[kictanet] Safaricom may face sanctions over network outage

Tue Apr 25 20:32:59 EAT 2017

Thanks Rosemary.
I am actually conflicted on this. On one hand, Safaricom has done a fairly
good job of lobbying and doing everything one can do to be competitive, on
the other hand, there are worrying concerns, especially with how they have
taken over insfrastructure projects that have significant impact on
security of this country.

I'd say CA and Competition authority need to actually be doing their work
to ensure that in the current state, abuse is avoided before resorting to
pulling the trigger. (there has to be a process before one is declared
dominant, yes? )

On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 7:21 PM, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Hi Collins,
>
> In a nutshell if an operator is declared dominant it will basically have
> almost all its actions and conduct under lose scrutiny in regard to:-
> -its pricing
> -promotions and campaigns
> -opening up its infrastructure for sharing(site sharing, national roaming,
> spectrum sharing)
>
> The main reason for the above is deterring the dominant player  from
> engaging in anti-competitive practices which lessen effective competition
> in the market. If you think about it practically it's having to operate
> under an overly scrutinized ecosystem so that the other smaller players are
> given a chance to thrive.
>
> All the above carried out by the two relevant authorities here, the
> Competition Authority of Kenya and the Communication Authority.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu
> Advocate- Fintech and ICT Policy
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 2:15 PM, Collins Areba via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> Pardon my Ignorance but, Someone please educate me on what it means to
>> declare Safaricom Dominant. What then happens? what does it mean for
>> everyone?
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 25, 2017 at 2:10 PM, Pauline Ambasa via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>>> I agree; consumers have a choice in the Safaricom matter and must start
>>> re-examining their options. We passed a Consumer Protection law; now is the
>>> time to test its mettle as far as monopolies and customer experience go.
>>>
>>> Kind rgds,
>>> Helen Ambasa
>>> Director/Legal Services & Company Secretary
>>> USIU
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://yho.com/footer0>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, April 25, 2017, 13:44, TOM SITATI via kictanet <
>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>
>>> Nobody is more "dominant" than Kenya Power and yet the firm goes scot
>>> free on a daily basis while making monster profits.
>>>
>>> Safaricom is not our only choice, so it is up to us consumers to "vote"
>>> with our wallets.
>>>
>>> Tom Sitati | Architect + Brand Strategist
>>>
>>>
>>> On Apr 24, 2017 11:19 PM, "Sidney Ochieng via kictanet" <
>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>
>>> Safaricom may face sanctions over network outage
>>>
>>> http://www.businessdailyafrica .com/news/Safaricom-may-face-
>>> sanctions-over-network-outage/ 539546-3902518-15d86gnz/index. html
>>> <http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/news/Safaricom-may-face-sanctions-over-network-outage/539546-3902518-15d86gnz/index.html>
>>>
>>> That one network has this much power over economy is frightening and
>>> must be addressed. Today has proven that it's not enough that Safaricom
>>> says they won't misuse their dominance, it's enough that if they fail the
>>> country slows to a crawl.
>>>
>>> Sent on the move, kindly excuse any typos.
>>>
>>> Sidney
>>>
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>>
>>
>> --
>> Regards,
>>
>> Collins Areba,
>> Kilifi, Kenya.
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Regards,

Collins Areba,
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