[kictanet] Technophobia haina tiba, na haitafutwi

[Brian Munyao Longwe]

@Bobby,

Advocacy comes in many shapes and sizes. Over the years I have learnt that
one needs to use the most appropriate form according to the mood of the
moment, stakeholders who need to be influenced, and specific situation
being addressed.

My advice is that this particular topic is better addressed by making
concrete proposals for legislative and regulatory review. But as Clem has
already pointed out, attempts are being made to be as "E" as possible...
 Laudable steps.

Best regards,

Mblayo

On Wednesday, October 2, 2013, robert yawe wrote:

> @Brian,
>
> You and Mark have lost me, so what exactly is our role as KICTANET if we
> cannot advocate for the use of technology?
>
> Based on the figures I had provided earlier newspapers no longer qualify
> as mass media therefore it is not a "public media" so by your definition
> and assertion by not publishing on public a.k.a social media they have not
> been open and transparent therefore a travesty has been committed.
>
> In addition we have more public listening to radio than read newspapers
> therefore the list of names and all advertisements must be read aloud on
> radio.
>
> Regards
>
> Robert Yawe
> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> Kenya
>
>
> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>
>   ------------------------------
>  *From:* Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe at gmail.com <javascript:_e({},
> 'cvml', 'blongwe at gmail.com');>>
> *To:* robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk <javascript:_e({}, 'cvml',
> 'robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk');>>
> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke<javascript:_e({}, 'cvml', 'kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke');>>
>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 11:58
> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Technophobia haina tiba, na haitafutwi
>
> Bobby,
>
> We need to be consistent with our messages. First we challenge Govt to be
> open, transparent, use public media to disclose procurement and recruitment
> processes. Then in the same breath we criticize them when it comes out
> looking as above? Let us not forget that the guidelines are now firmly
> entrenched in laws and regulations. Maybe a slightly different tact of
> discussing what kind of legal framework would support a more efficient use
> of various media might be more appropriate?
>
> Mblayo
>
>
> On Wed, Oct 2, 2013 at 8:31 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>wrote:
>
> @Mark,
>
> Even if we say that there are only 10% of the projected number of active
> sim cards making it 2.8 million which is still ten times more than the
> reach of the newspaper.
>
> In addition the cost of an SMS is 2/- that of a news paper is 50
> shillings, is it me or is this math a little basic?
>
> Regards
>
>
>
> Robert Yawe
> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> Kenya
>
>
> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>
>   ------------------------------
>  *From:* Mark Mwangi <mwangy at gmail.com>
> *To:* robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>
> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 20:05
>
> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Technophobia haina tiba, na haitafutwi
>
> I have a problem with the interpretation of no.s.
>
> For starters, the mobile penetration rate is rather debatable seeing as
> the CCK doesn't detail how/if they filter through individuals owning
> multiple lines and whether the lines are active or not. Also whether they
> are used in active mobile phones or in the "internet of things" i.e ATMs,
> automated car tracking gadgets etc.
>
> In my estimation the CCK works with Simcards sold. The info on the site
> also doesn't seem to be unto date. There is also the simple human habit of
> borrowing newspapers. Upcountry in my home town, the newspaper at the local
> roadside hotel is read by upwards of 200 people. These are people who
> wouldn't be bothered with internet on their phones. the few papers sold by
> the local vendor wind up being read by everybody, from the young to the
> old. It is also easy to archive the newspaper for reference tomorrow. Try
> digging up the link to an old article from last week and put yourself in
> the shoes of a 50 year old who has problems with Mpesa.
>
> newspapers are still effective in news dissemination in this part of the
> world in a way that the internet is yet to catch up.
>
>
> On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>wrote:
>
> @mark
>
> Newspaper circulation             250,000 copies (all 4 dailies)
> <http://www.pressreference.com/Gu-Ku/Kenya.html>
>
>
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