[kictanet] Proposals on usage of the Universal service fund. (USF)

[Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu]

Dear Job,

This is a very practical idea, I hope the relevant stakeholders take note
and act.

Kind regards,

Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu
Advocate-FinTech and ICT Policy

On 2 Mar 2017 12:29, "Job Muriuki via kictanet" <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> A lot has been asked on the usage of the Universal service fund which is a
> the tune of billions now.
> Why don't we have an open forum and give our views of how it can be
> beneficial to all especially the marginalised areas.
>
> One practical way to address the issue is using the fund to identify areas
> in need and setup stations in government secured areas like chief camps and
> police posts that are back hauled via the NOFBI cable. Then invite the
> private sector to offer services and in return contribute to the fund at
> agreed rates.  The infrastructure would be on a shared mode and managed by
> the fund.
>
>
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