[kictanet] Local content

Wed Jul 18 10:37:17 EAT 2012

>From what Yawe has posted (although I've not dissected through the
links by Yawe), is local content having a .ke domain or having
information related to our local diversities? For example, having
content that supports our communities through online presence? Someone
educate me on this 'illiteracy'.

On 18/07/2012, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> You and I are responsible for generating local content, and since I am not
> one to just participate in rhetoric here is my contribution to local content
>
> www.quadrantshift.co.ke
> www.live.mystocks.co.ke
> www.youtube.com/coachyawe
> www.propertykenya.com
> www.interiors.co.ke
> http://www.360views.quadrantshift.co.ke/  (work in progress)
>
>
> What is your contribution to local content?
>
> Robert Yawe
> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> Kenya
>
>
> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Warigia Bowman <warigia at gmail.com>
> To: robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk
> Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Sent: Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 18:56
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Insufficient resources, training mar Sh320m digital
> villages plan
>
>
> Dear Hussein
>
> I was there too, and you did not miss part of the answer because there is no
> answer. The sad fact is that we have not yet implemented our universal
> access fund, although Rwanda and Uganda have. Not only are we not taxing
> operators to promote universal access, we are subsidizing them, and what do
> we have to show for it?
>
> Local content is great, but how do we encourage its production?  It will
> take access, training, and support. It is a good idea, but we need a
> specific detailed plan.
>
> PS Ndemo is the best PS in Kenya, but he can't do everything by himself. We
> still need to hold the (entire) government, and operators, accountable for
> ensuring universal access. I want to hear more about what Ndemo has to say
> about NOFBI.
>
> yours, Warigia
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:08 AM, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke> wrote:
>
> Crystal
>>
>>At today's EAIGF I raised the issue of Universal Access and the linkages
>> that may be created with the Pasha Centres.
>>
>>The Good Doctor (Ndemo) was very forthcoming in elaborating on this point
>> and raised another issue that we all must address. The issue of
>> content.Local Content.
>>
>>In my humble opinion there must be a mix of private and public partnership
>> for this noble project to work. As much as I am a business person and
>> driven by the profit motive we must also appreciate at all times the role
>> Government and NGOs play.
>>
>>On the issue of the Universal Access Fund I wasnt really satisfied with the
>> answer I got from Dr.Ndemo..Unless I missed a part of the answer?
>>
>>Ali Hussein
>>
>>
>>
>>On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 2:56 PM, Crystal Watley Kigoni
>> <crystal at voicesofafrica.org> wrote:
>>
>>It is concerning that this has been a topic of discussion since 2010 and no
>> resolution has come.
>>>
>>>If these are loans that have been taken from Family Bank, a private
>>> institution, and the government has been given World Bank funds to
>>> complete it, why are the digital village operators still being given the
>>> entire loan debt? Are they not providing a public service?
>>>
>>>Secondly, if those selected for the enterprise are not able to repay their
>>> debts we are creating failing rather than successful ventures. Something
>>> should be done immediately to support those unable to raise the local
>>> capital.
>>>
>>>Lastly, the CCK should be vocal in insuring these facilities are available
>>> and functioning for the utilization by the rural population.
>>>
>>>Otherwise, we stand the risk of rural connectivity becoming a long running
>>> promise which is never fulfilled. A sad state of affairs.
>>>
>>>
>>>On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 4:16 AM, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke> wrote:
>>>
>>>Warigia
>>>>
>>>>Better still how about CCK and ICT Board use opendata to map this out?
>>>>
>>>>Still..I find it abit disconcerting that CCK has been awfully quiet on
>>>> the issue of Universal Access...
>>>>
>>>>Anyone at CCK?
>>>>
>>>>Regards
>>>>
>>>>Ali Hussein
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>On Tue, Jul 17, 2012 at 10:22 AM, Warigia Bowman <warigia at gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>It would be nice to see an accounting of the Pasha funds. I would also
>>>> like to see which pashas are getting what, and see a map of pashas
>>>> established, funded, and proposed, but not yet funded. That being said,
>>>> I can make us that map, if I can extract the data out of the relevant
>>>> players.
>>>>>
>>>>>Yours, Rigia
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>Grace & all
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>During the online discussions that preceded the Kenya IGF we raised the
>>>>>> issue of Transparency in the allocation and usage of funds on
>>>>>> Universal Access by the CCK.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Having read the story on the challenges facing Pasha Centres is there a
>>>>>> case for Partnership between CCK and the ICT Board? Or am I being
>>>>>> naive?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Ali Hussein
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>+254 773/713 601113
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Sent from my iPhone®
>>>>>>
>>>>>>On Jul 16, 2012, at 10:47 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga at hotmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/-/1006/1455772/-/item/1/-/68vsrnz/-/index.html
>>>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>Telemedia Africa
>>>>Azania Technology Group
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>>Ali Hussein|Managing Partner
>>
>>Telemedia Africa
>>Azania Technology Group
>>Chaka Court, Argwings Kodhek Road
>>P O Box  14556-00100
>>Office: +254 737 751409
>>Cell:     +254 773/713 601113
>>Nairobi, Kenya
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> Dr. Warigia Bowman
> Assistant Professor
> Clinton School of Public Service
> University of Arkansas
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