[kictanet] Updates on the Operationalization of the Universal Service Fund

Wed Jan 18 12:58:45 EAT 2017

Thanks so much Rachel. Is this available in detail preferably on pdf?

Regards,

On Wed, Jan 18, 2017 at 12:29 PM, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Dear Rachel,
>
> Thank you for sharing.
>
> A lot more has to be done to create incentives for connectivity even in
> economically "non-viable" areas to ensure that no part is left behind and
> it is safe to say that the connectivity of these areas could actually spur
> economic growth.
>
> The most critical query however is in regards to how much is held in the
> fund and what is remaining. It is appreciated that all the above details
> have been shared in regards to the research and the implementation carried
> out so far, but it would be great to have all these backed by the numbers
> in regards to how the funds are utilised. This will enable us to know if
> the fund can adequately cater for our immediate future needs or if we need
> to think of other ways of bolstering the fund.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu.
>
> On 18 Jan 2017 05:34, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> Rachel
>>
>> Thank you for the comprehensive report. I'm curious:-
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>> *Table 2: Sub-location population 3G coverage*
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>> *Coverage*
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>> *100%*
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>> *>90%*
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>> *50% - 90%*
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>> *< 50%*
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>> *0%*
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>> *Sub-locations*
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>> *2,454*
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>> *1,324*
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>> *1,146*
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>> *977*
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>> *1,244*
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>> If you look at the above table and go down to specific counties you will
>> agree with me that High Speed Internet is still a rumour in many areas of
>> the country. I want to pay special attention to the counties below where we
>> have less than 50% 3G coverage.
>>
>> *Table 4: Estimated 2G and 3G Network coverage by County*
>>
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>> *County*
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>> *2G (%)*
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>> *3G (%)*
>>
>> Baringo
>>
>> 87.7
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>> 49.1
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>> Elegeyo Marakwet
>> 97.1 34.7
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>> Garissa
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>> 58.1
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>> 4.6
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>> Isiolo
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>> 54.7
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>> 16.4
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>> Kajiado
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>> 74.4
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>> 38.9
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>> Kilifi
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>> 91.9
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>> 51.5
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>> Kitui
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>> 89.2
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>> 49.8
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>> Kwale
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>> 91.5
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>> 46.4
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>> Laikipia
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>> 90.8
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>> 48.9
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>> Lamu
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>> 82.4
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>> 34.4
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>> Mandera
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>> 66.9
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>> 9.4
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>> marsabit
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>> 56.6
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>> 25.2
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>> Narok
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>> 86.7
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>> 29.9
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>> Samburu
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>> 55.5
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>> 14.0
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>> Taita-Taveta
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>> 96.4
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>> 43.4
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>> Tana River
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>> 85.8
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>> 12.8
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>> Turkana
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>> 34.8
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>> 10.2
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>> Wajir
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>> 48.2
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>> 8.4
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>> West pokot
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>> 69.0
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>> 13.3
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>> In the current era of eCizitenship where a lot of government services are
>> moving online are we not disenfranchising a huge swath of the country?
>>
>>
>> My comments questions are:-
>>
>>
>> 1. Are the above statistics realistic in the true sense of the word? What
>> I mean is this:-
>>
>> If you take Garissa, Wajir and Mandera where coverage is less than 10% I
>> wonder whether taking into account huge parts of these counties (or any
>> other county for that matter) that are probably not inhabited is realistic?
>> Wouldn't it be more realistic to  take account coverage in areas where
>> there is a sizable population?
>>
>>
>> 2. In counties like Kilifi, Lamu and Kwale where reliable connectivity is
>> a joke a few miles from the county headquarters it would be good to hear
>> from the USF what they intend to do about this. Whilst empowering a few
>> schools with connectivity is a great idea I think we are missing out on
>> great opportunities and progress where we lack high speed Internet.
>>
>>
>> 3. How are we doing in lighting up the dark fiber that is NOFBI? What
>> incentives are there for the likes of Safaricom, Liquid, Jamii, Airtel,
>> Orange and the mushrooming community ISPs to give them the push to unleash
>> broadband in the furthest corners of this country?
>>
>>
>> 4. How much is currently sitting in the USF? What is the utilization
>> levels, burn rates and the efficacy of the projects they have undertaken?
>> In short can we a financial statements from the beginning to date?
>>
>>
>> 5. Lastly, as we work hard to cover this country with Broadband can the
>> USF consider offering WiFi zones of high speed Internet in EVERY COUNTY at
>> hugely subsidized prices to enable citizens access eGovernment Services? A
>> good place to start would be in ALL Huduma Centres and say within a 3 km
>> radio of every Huduma Centre?
>>
>>
>> Thank you Rachel for showing us how community engagement by a Government
>> Agency can enhance collaboration and shed light on issues of strategic
>> interest to the country.
>>
>> *Ali Hussein*
>> *Principal*
>> *Hussein & Associates*
>> +254 0713 601113
>>
>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>>
>> Skype: abu-jomo
>>
>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>>
>> "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a
>> habit."  ~ Aristotle
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On 17 Jan 2017, at 12:09 PM, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>> *Table 2: Sub-location population 3G coverage *
>>
>> *Coverage *
>>
>> *100%*
>>
>> *>90%*
>>
>> *50% - 90%*
>>
>> *< 50%*
>>
>> *0%*
>>
>> *Sub-locations*
>>
>> *2,454*
>>
>> *1,324*
>>
>> *1,146*
>>
>> *977*
>>
>> *1,244*
>>
>>
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