[kictanet] Looking back at Konza

[bitange at jambo.co.ke]

Edith,
Zoning does not mean that one loses their investment.  They simply have to
comply with the new regulations.

Regards


Ndemo.




> Bwana Ndemo,
>
> OK, do let us know when the stakeholder consultations will happen and as
> well the actual launch.
>
> What are the implications to those who rushed to speculate on land within
> the zone?
>
> Edith
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> ________________________________________
> From: bitange at jambo.co.ke [bitange at jambo.co.ke]
> Sent: 27 February 2012 21:37
> To: Edith Adera
> Cc: bitange at jambo.co.ke; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> Subject: RE: [kictanet] Looking back at Konza
>
> Edith,
> We have been pushed back by at least two months.  We were not aware that
> the Physical Planning Act required publication of intent to replan the
> entire zone.  It will also give protection to Konza.  The first advert was
> done a week ago.  We need to have stakeholder consultation once more and a
> final advert to avoid being sued.  We must follow the law to the letter.
> We shall be there since all other requirements have been taken care of.
>
>
> Ndemo.'
>
>
>
>
>> Bwana Ndemo,
>>
>> When will KONZA start?.....I think we need to move beyond talk and
>> starting digging the foundations.
>>
>> When will the first jembe hit the ground? What became of the
>> Presidential
>> launch which was to take place in January 2012?
>>
>> Edith
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke
>> [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On
>> Behalf
>> Of bitange at jambo.co.ke
>> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 7:14 PM
>> To: Edith Adera
>> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Looking back at Konza
>>
>> A facility like Konza is overdue.  So far we have more than 18
>> Universities both local and International wanting space at the Science
>> Park.  The Park is just next to the IT Enabled Services Park.  This is
>> the
>> only way you can develop the tripple helix (Universities, Government and
>> Industry) in order to enhance innovation and competitiveness.
>>
>> When you see Giant organization like Nokia setting up at I-Hub it tells
>> you we are behind in what we have been doing.  Indeed our thinking has
>> always been minimalist and always comparing ourselves with Somalia.  We
>> must begin to develop the confidence to compete with the best.  We have
>> just started and we must continue to encourage this.
>>
>> I have explained the Sameer debacle in an earlier post.  We must now
>> develop the SEC Law quickly so that we can create the necessary
>> incentives.
>>
>> Ndemo.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> So why are we building a completely new city and for all intents and
>>> purposes a facility already exists?
>>>
>>> On Sunday, February 26, 2012, Dennis Kioko wrote:
>>>
>>>> ***** of Sameer says that the park was completed, and remained empty
>>>> for almost 2 years, awaiting the initial agreement that the
>>>> government was to move in.
>>>>
>>>> It then became clear that the government was in no hurry to move in,
>>>> and real estate can not afford to remain empty ....
>>>>
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