[kictanet] State rolls out Sh225b plan to improve Internet speeds

Wed Nov 19 15:17:08 EAT 2014

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On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 5:37 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Dennis
>
> I agree. Last mile should be left to the private sector. That's where
> value addition comes in. But infrastructure should be on a shared platform.
> I'm convinced of the wisdom of this...
>
> As for the Nakuru WiFi debacle I can only utter these word:-
>
> ITS OUR TIME TO EAT.
>
> Regards
>
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> have a generation of idiots".  ~ Albert Einstein
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> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Nov 19, 2014, at 11:40 AM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Ali,
> On the other hand we have the Nakuru WiFi as a scenario of what happens
> when Government tries to get into last mile.
>
> Some proposals such as the wholesale LTE network sound better. As I said,
> incentives play a critical role here, if we can find incentives ranging
> from tax eradication/tax subsidies.
>
> On Wed Nov 19 2014 at 11:25:54 Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke> wrote:
>
>> Dennis
>>
>> With all due respect and as an ardent private sector supporter I don't
>> think leaving ICT infrastructure entirely in the hands of ISPs is the right
>> strategy. This calls for a solid Multi-Stakeholder (yes...that word
>> again..) :) engagement roadmap. It's the only way we will have ubiquitous
>> and inexpensive connectivity across the region.
>>
>> Imagine if we had left the implementation of the undersea cable to telcos
>> alone without government involvement. Let's give credit where its due.
>> Despite pitfalls and hurdles and sometimes acrimonious relationships, the
>> Multi-Stakeholder (although truth be told in this case I think it happened
>> serendipitously as opposed to planned) engagement between the government
>> and the private players is the reason for our relative success story in the
>> internet space. And this should be celebrated.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> *Ali Hussein*
>>
>> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113
>>
>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>>
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>>
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>>
>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com
>>
>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will
>> have a generation of idiots".  ~ Albert Einstein
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Nov 19, 2014, at 11:04 AM, Dennis Kioko via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>> I would have preferred GoK go the other way and instead provide services
>> as a means of driving internet demand and bringing prices down eg
>> digitising hospitals, schools and other services.
>>
>> Infrastructure and internet provision should be left to ISPs. To drive
>> competition here, encourage more players, remove tax on equipment and other
>> incentives.
>>
>> Otherwise, we may send Internet to a place where demand is low.
>>
>> On Wed Nov 19 2014 at 09:50:22 Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>>> I agree with Emmanuel, can we have a proper evaluation on the current
>>> status of the ICT sector based on the point Ali pointed out , i
>>> suppose ICTA can help us on this , i know there are a couple of great
>>> initiatives but what have they helped us achieve?
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> On 11/19/14, Emmanuel Khisa <oloo.khisa at googlemail.com> wrote:
>>> > I would give the GoK an A for PR but a D for implementation. Its
>>> > unfortunate that because of the fabulous PR everyone (the Fourth Estate
>>> > included) is holding the GoK with Kiddy gloves...We will wake up and
>>> > realise soon that we havent moved an inch from where Ndemo and Kibaki
>>> left
>>> > us...their own shortcomings notwithstanding..
>>> >
>>> > On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 9:21 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
>>> > kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> + 1 to Ali Hussein.
>>> >>
>>> >> Regards
>>> >>
>>> >> On 11/19/14, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>>> >> wrote:
>>> >> > Bernard
>>> >> >
>>> >> > Commendable indeed. I think though sometimes the newspapers fill in
>>> >> stories
>>> >> > when they don't have anything else to report? The Americans have an
>>> >> > interesting word for it:-
>>> >> >
>>> >> > Silly Season.
>>> >> >
>>> >> > I'd be more interested in in-depth pieces regarding our broadband
>>> >> strategy.
>>> >> > Here are a few pointers for journalists:-
>>> >> >
>>> >> > 1. What's the Status on the Broadband Strategy implementation?
>>> >> > 2. How has NOFBi affected our usage of broadband and has it had any
>>> >> Impact
>>> >> > in price reduction of connectivity?
>>> >> > 3. What's happening to the Universal Access Fund. Has the government
>>> >> acceded
>>> >> > to the telcos request for representation?
>>> >> > 4. What's the effect  on the Broadband Strategy of Safaricom's
>>> >> announcement
>>> >> > of going it alone  with the 4G rollout? Add the security tender to
>>> that
>>> >> > question.
>>> >> > 5. What's the real broadband penetration rate since the launch of
>>> the
>>> >> > National Broadband Strategy.
>>> >> >
>>> >> > Lastly, I think the government's achievement so far in the ICT
>>> Sector
>>> >> > is
>>> >> a
>>> >> > mixed bag. I'd give them a B+ for achievement and a lot goes to the
>>> ICT
>>> >> > Ministry and the Presidency for continuing to highlight the
>>> importance
>>> >> > of
>>> >> > the sector and coordinating with other ministries and the region at
>>> >> large.
>>> >> > See:-
>>> >> >
>>> >> >  http://www.ttcanc.org/page.php?id=23
>>> >> >
>>> >> > As far as engagement with the ICT community at large I'd be
>>> circumspect
>>> >> if I
>>> >> > didn't say that the Ministry needs to up the game. Sometimes
>>> >> > perceptions
>>> >> > become reality. We are now entering the third year since this new
>>> >> > digital
>>> >> > government took over and I know that Dr. Matiang'i is doing a
>>> >> > commendable
>>> >> > job of engaging. However, I think the ministry's press office and
>>> other
>>> >> > authorities like the ICT Authority, and the CA could do a lot
>>> better. A
>>> >> new
>>> >> > strategy for community engagement?
>>> >> >
>>> >> > Let's work towards a better ICT year in 2015 and beyond.
>>> >> >
>>> >> > Ali Hussein
>>> >> >
>>> >> > +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113
>>> >> >
>>> >> > Twitter: @AliHKassim
>>> >> > Skype: abu-jomo
>>> >> > LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>>> >> > Blog: www.alyhussein.com
>>> >> >
>>> >> > "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world
>>> >> > will
>>> >> > have a generation of idiots".  ~ Albert Einstein
>>> >> >
>>> >> > Sent from my iPad
>>> >> >
>>> >> >> On Nov 18, 2014, at 6:15 PM, Bernard Kioko via kictanet
>>> >> >> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>> >> >>
>>> >> >> Of interest to those who have not read about yet -
>>> >> >>
>>> >> http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/
>>> 2000141723/state-rolls-out-sh225b-plan-to-improve-internet-speeds
>>> >> >>
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