[kictanet] #KeIGF15 Online Discussions Day One: Inclusiveness and Diversity

[Barrack Otieno]

Many thanks Grace,

On the topic of inclusiveness and diversity, i think there is need for
the community to go back to the drawing board. We have had parallel
initiatives by different players  in the sector that are meant to
strengthen the local  Internet Community resulting in duplication of
efforts  and misinformation. I think there is need for a local
calendar outlining key events by all stakeholders in the Internet
Community to ensure there is proper participation where possible as
per our constitutional requirements. It would also be good for our
Ministry of Information and Communication and the Communications
Authority to have Stakeholder engagement personnel who provide
constant updates to the community and participate in online debates
highlighting government positions.

Best Regards

On 7/20/15, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) via kictanet
<kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> Listers,
>
> Since promulgation of the Constitution, Kenya has become a litigious
> society, and the ICT/Internet sector has not been spared. For instance, the
> processes used to constitute public ICT bodies was contested while a good
> part of the digital migration process also played out in the public
> galleries.
>
>
>
> Looking at Kenya's past journey in ICT/Internet governance, has it been
> inclusive?
>
> Are we presently adhering to Article 10 on public participation in local
> Internet governance matters?  Do the present mechanisms facilitate
> meaningful participation of all including those with disabilities?
>
>
> What are the roles of the various stakeholders and are they all playing
> their roles?
>
> Is the ICT environment in Kenya inclusive—that is, with an atmosphere in
> which all people feel valued and respected and have access to the same
> opportunities?
>
>
> What is the state of Universal Access and implementation of Universal
> Service Fund in Kenya?
>
> Are the USF Council members representative of the Internet community in
> Kenya? Are all stakeholders' interests taken into consideration in forming
> the USF council?
>
>
> Welcome to the discussion.
>
> --
> Grace L.N. Mutung'u
> Nairobi Kenya
> Skype: gracebomu
> Twitter: @Bomu
>


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