[kictanet] much ado about migration but small steps on the ground...

[Odhiambo Washington]

The problem with this is that people will not buy them. Kenyans don't quite
believe in Jua Kali to produce High-tech electronics equipment. Repairs,
yes. New, no:-)


On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 11:43 PM, Edith Adera <eadera at idrc.or.ke> wrote:

>  David,
>
> I recall Bwana Ndemo indicating that the boxes would be fabricated locally
> by jua kali (in partnership with Universities) - to promote local
> entrepreneurs, sustain the industry and grow the economy.
>
> Bwana Ndemo, did that happen?
>
> Edith
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> *From:* kictanet [kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke]
> On Behalf Of David Makali [dmakali at yahoo.com]
> *Sent:* 10 July 2012 15:09
> *To:* Edith Adera
> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> *Subject:* [kictanet] much ado about migration but small steps on the
> ground...
>
>   *members,
> there is a healthy discussion thriving here and on other ICT
> fora/platforms about the digital migration. yet quite frankly, this
> enthusiasm is not matched by concrete steps on the ground. for example, can
> anyone tell me where to get that decoder/top box in the whole of nairobi
> for receiving the signet (kbc signal where all local broadcasters seem to
> have moved? APPARENTLY there is no supply in town, as at my last check this
> past weekend (despite the government having waived duty on the gadgets in
> this year's budget). Also, it seems like the service is being charged a
> monthly fee - for those who want to subscribe to PANG. was that the
> intention of the govt? so then what happens to the whole notion of
> competition and the expected quality service if kbc is the sole provider of
> the signal? and do kenyans understand that the licence to pang was not free
> to air but pay to view?
>
> two, there seems to be confusion about the type of decoder to acquire if,
> as i gather, the types could be different for subscribers to PANG, SIGNET
> or the one that the media owners consortium will be gifted with. Is it T1
> or T2 decoder?
>
> three, the signal distributors don't have enough capacity yet - the signal
> only being available so far in nairobi and environs and (soon) Mombasa.
>
> which leads me to wonder whether the intense promotion/adverstising
> campaign by cck is not going to waste. shouldn't the switch be instant and
> nationwide?
>
> just wondering.
> david makali
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