[kictanet] Local content

Ali Hussein ali at hussein.me.ke
Wed Jul 18 10:50:26 EAT 2012 

Solomon

Local content is what is relevant to a local audience. In this case Kenya. In my humble opinion if you write about Jay Z and you are a Kenyan that doesn't pass muster as local content. 

As for the domain extension - that is just where you host the content. So that content on Jay Z if it goes on a site with the domain hiphop.co.ke that doesn't qualify as local content...

For more context. Yawe's  quadrantshift.co.ke is a good example of taking a global phenomenon (in this case Richdad PoorDad) and applying it to a local context. Well done Yawe. 

I hope I have helped.

Ali Hussein

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On Jul 18, 2012, at 10:37 AM, Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau <solo.mburu at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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>>>>>> Dr. Warigia Bowman
>>>>>> Assistant Professor
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>> Dr. Warigia Bowman
>> Assistant Professor
>> Clinton School of Public Service
>> University of Arkansas
>> 1200 President Clinton Ave.
>> Little Rock, AR 72201
>> 
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>> 
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