[kictanet] Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of Concept (POC)- Airtel jumps in, who else?

Wed Feb 17 13:18:05 EAT 2016

I applaud the concept of 'free services'!!! However, my point is, is this a level playing ground for all service providers? We have come along way on the DLP & the govt should make every effort to avoid anymore pitfalls at the last mile. 

We have great ideas, but always tumble on the implementation.  Do due dilligence ....that's it!!!

Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 10:38:07 +0300
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of	Concept (POC)- Airtel jumps in, who else?
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To: lnjogu at hotmail.com

@Walu, @Lawrence and all
Sometimes free actually means just that. :-) Internet in schools - full access not the walled garden variety is a good thing for all. 
Let's applaud Safaricom for this great initiative instead of looking a gift horse in the mouth.
CS Mucheru has even said that the first pilot will also include Airtel.
This is great Corporate Social Investment. 
The telcos are stepping up. 
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On 17 Feb 2016, at 8:10 AM, Walubengo J via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Just read in today's dailies that Airtel has woken up and smelt the coffee - and now offered to providing 'free' internet service to primary schools. 
Apologies to our international readers who may google but still never get the translation  - Ukichelewa chelewa utapata mwana si wako  :-)
walu.

       From: Lawrence Njogu via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
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 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of Concept (POC) Implementation Press Briefing

True that @Walu & Wangari.Were the other providers requested if they could provide similar services ...free or not? It should be a level playing ground.Even if Safaricom stepped up and offered the services (for free), I wonder what obligations they would expect the govt to make in the future. Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:09:16 +0000Subject: Re: [kictanet] Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of Concept (POC) Implementation Press BriefingFrom: kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.keCC: wangarikabiru at yahoo.co.ukTo: lnjogu at hotmail.comWarm Greetings Phyllis,Thank you for the updates. It is exciting to just imagine little fingers have their digital world opened up.On the internet component, is this commitment you've cited open to any other provider who would be interested to commit to give free internet?Secondly is this offer similar to the free facebook internet discussion that was in this community aka net neutrality discussions?Have a blessed day.Regards/Wangari ---Pray God Bless. 2013Wangari circa - "Being of the Light, We are Restored Through Faith in Mind, Body and Spirit; We Manifest The Kingdom of God on Earth".     On Monday, 15 February 2016, 19:27, Phyllis Nyambura via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:   @Walu Safaricom made the commitment and will offer the internet free of charge from their funds.Phyllis NyamburaCommunication WriterThe ICT AuthorityTelposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta AveP.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenyat: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura at ict.go.keEmail: info at ict.go.ke or communications at ict.go.ke
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On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 4:13 PM, Walubengo J <jwalu at yahoo.com> wrote:@PhyllisThis is good progress - even though some of us seem to have missed the train on this one :-)walu.NB: Just curious though. Safcom to offer internet to all schools...I dont speak for Airtel, Orange or other service providers...but wearing their hat I would  ask why (only) Safcom?       From: Phyllis Nyambura via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> To: jwalu at yahoo.com Cc: Phyllis Nyambura <pnyambura at ict.go.ke>; ICT Authority Kenya <communications at ict.go.ke> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 3:41 PM Subject: [kictanet] Press Statement: Digital Literacy Programme Proof of Concept (POC) Implementation Press Briefing   Dear all,Today,(15th Feb)
 a press briefing was held at the Ministry of ICT offices, to update on 
the implementation of the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP). The briefing was attended by CS,
 MOICT, Joe Mucheru, CS Energy & Petroleum, Charles Keter, CS Education, Dr Fred Matiangi, and PS 
Energy, Eng. Joseph Njoroge, PS Petroleum, Andrew Kamau, PS ICT and 
Innovation, Ag CEO, ICTA, Robert Mugo,CEO, KICD, Dr Julius Jwan  among others. Among the key points were-:1) Successful bidders who proceed to POC are the consortium of
 Moi University and JP Couto, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture 
and Technology and Positivo BGH. Moi University will cover 26 counties, 
while Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology will 
cover 21 counties.2) The commencement of the Proof of Concept (POC) starts on 22nd February 2016.3) Free internet will be offered to all public primary schools by Safaricom4) Interactive Digital Content from KICD is available on http://kicdinteractivecontent.ac.ke/5) The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), is working towards liberalization of 
learning content and it’s availability on multiple platforms. This is a huge opportunity for the estimated 13 billion content industry
 which will build applications and independent content in e-learning. Full Statement on: http://digischool.icta.go.ke/press-statement-on-the-digital-literacy-programme/ or attachedView Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyaictboard/sets/72157664118104920View Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTRnYBiYTJYKind Regards,Phyllis NyamburaCommunicationThe ICT AuthorityTelposta Towers, 12th Floor, Kenyatta AveP.O. Box 27150 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenyat: + 254-020-2211960/62 | m: + 254 (0) 789396433 | e: pnyambura at ict.go.keEmail: info at ict.go.ke or communications at ict.go.ke
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