[kictanet] A Way Forward with Konza Project Discussion

Thu Jan 29 14:55:39 EAT 2015

First Brian,
Can I be frank? I missed the ICT community and do not force me to explain myself. You remember how active I was pre-government.  But I did learn a lot in government and I will encourage more of you to do a stint in public service. We need the ICT brains from within [and do not ask why didn't you stay, I did 3 years try it :-), it is a rewarding experience if you choose to look at the positive] but I can guarantee you I remained a stickler for perfection and detail. I learnt patience but I am still the same old Nyaki and you will see a lot of me going forward. Would be nice to organize a drink and this is my suggestion how.
1. I have spoken to the Master Developers of  Konza (MDP2) about a possible moderated discussion on the Konza project, the vision, the progress, where we are and the role of the ICT community.
2. Based on this discussion after one week either moderated by our dear Walu or Prof Waema or GG or Muriuki Mureithi  (not me to avoid conflict of interest issues) we can consolidate our views in a Report like we used to which we submit to the Authority etc.
3. The basis of this Report would then be a face to face discussion (the drinks and bitings we used to have at Landmark....hoping kina Joe Mucheru, Alice Munyua, Edith Adera, yourself, Walu, Tim Waema, Barrack Otieno, Muraya, Muriuki Mureithi etc will all turn up. This can be an opportunity for the Konza team to engage you all and then discuss your suggestions and their own.
Doesn't that sound like a plan. They are busy now but I can guarantee you they will consider it.
Best always,
Nyaki

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Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2015 11:07:05 +0300
From: Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe at gmail.com>
To: "S.M. Muraya" <murigi.muraya at gmail.com>,  KICTAnet ICT Policy
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    Catherine    Adeya quits
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Dear Nyaki,

I would like to go on record here in recognising and appreciating the
contribution you have made to the ICT community in Kenya and especially the
Konza project. I remember you lamenting a few month after coming back from
"majuu" how you came back with so much psyche to be involved in developing
the country but no one seems to be giving you an opportunity.

I cheered madly when you were appointed as acting CEO at Konza because
after working closely with you on a number of KICTANET projects (when we
were much more externally active ;) I had come to know you as a
no-nonsense, serious, focused, professional and very articulate person. I
anticipated that you would encounter a lot of challenges working inside
government because these kind of people generally tend to attract a lot of
opposition, resentment and downright antagonism. But you have made  it thus
far. Kudos to you Catherine! I wish you well and encourage you to remain
engaged in furthering this great nation's future.

Very best regards,

Mblayo

On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 7:24 PM, S.M. Muraya via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Would be very interested in reading a paper on (e) procurement from her
> perspective :)
>
> Regards
>
> Murigi / Stanley Muraya
>
> *"Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one
> who takes a city." Prov 16:32*
>
> On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 5:55 PM, Walubengo J via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> @Nyaki,
>>
>> How can you leave before giving me a plot at Konza?  I am going to
>> mobilize politicians to ensure your replacement comes from our village :-)
>>
>> Nway, you were there from the beginning and your contribution will be
>> always be remembered.  And on that note, someone needs to write the memoirs
>> on ICT evolution in Kenya - the key projects, players, their roles &
>> challenges.  Particularly for the period before KANU left (1998-2002),
>> NARC period (2002-2007), Coalition period (2008-2013) through now.
>>
>> It doesn't hurt for the future generation to learn from what is now
>> becoming ICT history right before our eyes.
>>
>> walu.
>>
>>  ------------------------------
>>  *From:* Catherine Adeya via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>> *To:* jwalu at yahoo.com
>> *Cc:* "elizaslider at yahoo.com" <elizaslider at yahoo.com>
>> *Sent:* Wednesday, January 28, 2015 3:35 PM
>> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Blow as acting Konza techno city boss
>> Catherine Adeya quits
>>
>> Yes Mwendwa,
>>
>> I am a founding member of Kictanet and will always be here though
>> sometimes I lurk in the background. To set the record straight. I did not
>> quite, my Contract in government has come to an end. I have been Acting for
>> two years and truth be told, I  did not want to be handed the position on a
>> silver platter. They advertised, I did not apply. The rest is history so
>> let me sign off with:
>>
>> *How do geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons?
>> How do we, humans know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant
>> birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within if only we would listen
>> to it, that tells us certainly when to go forth into the unknown. ?
>> Elisabeth Kubler-Ross*
>>
>> Thank you,
>> Catherine
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2015 13:09:19 +0300
>> From: Mwendwa Kivuva <Kivuva at transworldafrica.com>
>> To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>,
>>    "ISOC at lists.my.co.ke" <isoc at lists.my.co.ke>
>> Subject: [kictanet] Blow as acting Konza techno city boss Catherine
>>    Adeya    quits
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>> Listers, we should note that Catherine Adeya was one of the few active
>> CEOs
>> on KICTANET.
>>
>>
>>
>> http://www.nation.co.ke/business/Blow-as-acting-Konza-techno-city-boss-quits/-/996/2604390/-/en3nyyz/-/index.html
>>
>> A top official who has been at the helm of the Konza Techno City project
>> has opted out amid claims of resource constraints and slow progress.
>>
>> Dr Catherine Adeya-Weya, who has been the acting chief executive officer
>> of
>> the Konza Technopolis Development Authority for two years, said she had
>> decided to quit and let someone else come in and lead the project.
>>
>> It was, however, clear from her statements that bureaucratic tendering,
>> resource constraints and the slow pace of takeoff had largely influenced
>> her decision.
>>
>> "I just felt someone else needs to take over this project after acting for
>> almost two years. I may have considered staying if confirmed, but I may
>> not
>> have wanted it. For a project of this magnitude, we require the right
>> calibre of staff, and a proper and sufficient recurrent budget.
>>
>> ''What I was being paid as chief executive was less than what I used to
>> earn in my former role in the private sector and so it is hard to attract
>> the high calibre staff with that remuneration," Dr Adeya-Weya said at a
>> joint press conference in Nairobi with board chairman, Mr John Ngumi, on
>> Tuesday.
>>
>> *PERFORMED WELL*
>>
>> Mr Ngumi said Dr Adeya-We ya had performed well despite being in an acting
>> capacity for the entire period.
>>
>> He, however, added that the authority was prepared to continue with the
>> little available resources since insufficient funding was a normal
>> challenge in all government projects.
>>
>> The chief executive's term was to end in February, with an option to apply
>> when the position was announced in November last year.
>>
>> She, however, chose not to, sparking speculations around her withdrawal
>> from the team she has led for months.
>>
>> Mr Ngumi said: "In my view, Catherine has had one of the toughest jobs.
>> Anybody who has worked in the private sector knows how hard it is to start
>> a startup. It is harder in the public sector where you have all manner of
>> stakeholders, and you got to deal with constraints and criticism.
>>
>> "She is an example of what we should have in public service and we, as the
>> board, would have loved her to apply. I have implored her to remain
>> involved in Konza at advisory role to the project."
>> ______________________
>> Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya
>>
>> "There are some men who lift the age they inhabit, till all men walk on
>> higher ground in that lifetime." - Maxwell Anderson
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