[kictanet] County Governors and the Need to Embrace ICTs

[Brian Munyao Longwe]

wewe Robert, stop blaming technology for your disorganization!

*hides in deep underground bunker*

Brian


On Wed, Apr 24, 2013 at 6:31 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> Edith,
>
> KICTANET are unable to use technology beyond posting which means we do not
> have the moral right to request others to do so.
>
> I missed a meeting at KEPSA to discuss the KIF's strategy document because
> the invite was not sent as a "meeting request" for which my confirmation
> would have automatically updated the calendar on my computer and my phone
> with an automated reminder.
>
> So, before we start asking others to embrace technology let us be seen to
> be doing it first.
>
> Regards
>
> Robert Yawe
> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> Kenya
>
> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>   ------------------------------
>  *From:* Edith Adera <eadera at idrc.ca>
> *To:* robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk
> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 15:13
> *Subject:* [kictanet] County Governors and the Need to Embrace ICTs
>
>  Listers,
>
> Today, Governor of Nairobi County, Kidero (or is he H.E….how do you
> address them?) posted on his twitter account a note inviting Kenyans to the
> first public participation meeting to plan for the County.
>
> As most of us are at work during the day (or tarmacking) , how are we
> expected to meaningful participate? I dare suggest that County Governors
> embrace ICTs and have “live” online coverage of the event in a way that
> those unable to attend can still directly contribute via whatever means
> possible – radio, sms, social media, digital hangout etc etc?
>
> Any thoughts on how this can be done to embrace EVERYONE based on
> technologies and tools available in people’s hands (not forgetting the
> digitally excluded).
>
> Ideas?
>
> Edith
>
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