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

Fri Jan 20 09:47:12 EAT 2017

Thanks Rachel, this is indeed quite useful.

May i suggest that CA organizes a forum with key stakeholders to discuss
the implementation of USF.

Regards,

Victor

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On 20 January 2017 at 09:29, Ali Hussein via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Thank you Rachel.
>
> *Ali Hussein*
> *Principal*
> *Hussein & Associates*
> +254 0713 601113
>
> Twitter: @AliHKassim
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>
>
> Sent from my iPad
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> On 20 Jan 2017, at 7:35 AM, Alwala, Rachel <Alwala at ca.go.ke> wrote:
>
> Hi Hussein.  This is noted.  The responses are based on the questions.  My
> first submission showed all the USF projects that are being implemented on
> voice.
>
> We shall continue to engage because it is beneficial for us in our work
> and the community too.
>
> Rachel
>
> From: Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke>
> Date: Friday, January 20, 2017 at 6:59 AM
> To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Cc: Rachel <alwala at ca.go.ke>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Updates on the Operationalization of the
> Universal Service Fund
>
> Rachel
>
> Thank you for your detailed responses. I however think that your answers
> have focused a lot on the education sector. This is definitely commendable
> but I would like you to address the issue beyond education. To reiterate:-
>
> 1. Counties that have less than 10% coverage of internet infrastructure.
> You will agree with me that this is a major priority.
>
> 2. Counties that have good connectivity around the county headquarters and
> then things get real bad. There are ISPs like Liquid that are trying to
> bridge this gap. I'm looking for specific incentives put in place by USF to
> help close this gap. Can you let us know if there are any initiatives to
> this end?
>
> 3. I'm not holding my breath for ICTA to respond to my query. However, I
> think this issue of utilizing USF to bridge the gap of last mile
> connectivity from the NOFBI nodes is something to consider.
>
> Lastly, could we humbly request that USF holds an open day soon to engage
> with the ICT Community and the public at large? A suggested thrust of this
> open day could be:-
>
>  * X years of USF. Bridging the Gap of Internet Connectivity to realize
> the Digital Government Promise.*
>
> Thanks Rachel. We appreciate your feedback.
>
> *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 20 Jan 2017, at 12:08 AM, Alwala, Rachel via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
> Hi Collins,
>
> Sorry this is not available on PDF but hope it is useful as is.
>
> Rachel
>
> From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+alwala=ca.go.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke> on
> behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 12:58 PM
> To: Rachel <alwala at ca.go.ke>
> Cc: Collins Areba <arebacollins at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Updates on the Operationalization of the
> Universal Service Fund
>
> 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:-
>>>
>>> *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*
>>>
>>>
>>> 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*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *County*
>>>
>>> *2G (%)*
>>>
>>> *3G (%)*
>>>
>>> Baringo
>>>
>>> 87.7
>>>
>>> 49.1
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Elegeyo Marakwet
>>> 97.1 34.7
>>>
>>> Garissa
>>>
>>> 58.1
>>>
>>> 4.6
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Isiolo
>>>
>>> 54.7
>>>
>>> 16.4
>>>
>>> Kajiado
>>>
>>> 74.4
>>>
>>> 38.9
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kilifi
>>>
>>> 91.9
>>>
>>> 51.5
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Kitui
>>>
>>> 89.2
>>>
>>> 49.8
>>>
>>> Kwale
>>>
>>> 91.5
>>>
>>> 46.4
>>>
>>> Laikipia
>>>
>>> 90.8
>>>
>>> 48.9
>>>
>>> Lamu
>>>
>>> 82.4
>>>
>>> 34.4
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Mandera
>>>
>>> 66.9
>>>
>>> 9.4
>>>
>>> marsabit
>>>
>>> 56.6
>>>
>>> 25.2
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Narok
>>>
>>> 86.7
>>>
>>> 29.9
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Samburu
>>>
>>> 55.5
>>>
>>> 14.0
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Taita-Taveta
>>>
>>> 96.4
>>>
>>> 43.4
>>>
>>> Tana River
>>>
>>> 85.8
>>>
>>> 12.8
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Turkana
>>>
>>> 34.8
>>>
>>> 10.2
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Wajir
>>>
>>> 48.2
>>>
>>> 8.4
>>>
>>> West pokot
>>>
>>> 69.0
>>>
>>> 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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>
> Collins Areba,
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