[kictanet] The Death of Cybercafes?

[Eric Kirimi]

edith 

i thought the government is implementing the PASHA centre's projects across the country. this will increase competition and eventually more cyber cafe. 


Regards, 

Eric 





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From: "Edith Adera" <eadera at idrc.or.ke> 
To: "Eric.K" <eric at ictinfrastructure.co.ke> 
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Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 7:12:16 PM 
Subject: [kictanet] The Death of Cybercafes? 


Listers 

Just back from Ghana where I was impressed to see that cybercafes are still alive (e.g. BusyInternet)...as my experience in Kenya is that it's hard to find a functional cybercafe within easy reach with cutting edge services and programs (PDF etc)....most are closing down with Internet available on the mobile (with aggressive competition). So outside the office set-up and with minimal home connections...one has almost no options for innovation. 

Is it a good thing that cybers are dying in Kenya and broadband is yet to reach homes? what needs to be done differently to inform our efforts on digital villages etc? 

Edith 



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