[kictanet] Registering ICT practitioners

[James Maina]

Hi all


Just think, why is Trump removing regulations in the US to drive growth?


In this case, Complaints can simply be dealt with contractually  in advance by standardizing ICT contracts? Also, which specific regulation is this? is it the ICT practitioners law?  and lastly, what is the true motivation behind the regulation - is it to drive CA income by opening up new sources of recurrent revenue?


In my opition, registering does not mean any standards are met. Specifically, in this notice there is no bar set on quality of service expectations for ICT service providers and consumers, making this law a simple document any entity can apply and get without improving any service to the consumer. To make matters worse, what benefit is there for service providers to comply? Surely a rule has to be beneficial to both parties....


I too am amazed by the amount of regulation coming through on ICT in Kenya


What we need in ICT is a service like Tandaa was in the previous administration...something that promoted ICT innovation at the grassroots with ZERO regulation...the result of which we had many young IT players come up with innovative concepts and business plans...and i think they just need more GUIDANCE not REGULATION


GA should learn from iHub and sponsor such centers across the country - like a huduma center for ICT .


Best Regards

James

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Subject: Re: [kictanet] Registering ICT practitioners

Sidney

CA is implementing the law that requires service providers in the ICT sector to obtain licences from the Authority before commencing operations.

I did not imply in any way that this was best way to enforce contractual obligations.

Regards

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On 30 May 2017, at 19:59, Sidney Ochieng <sidney.ochieng at gmail.com<mailto:sidney.ochieng at gmail.com>> wrote:

Wambua,
We've been through this argument the last time. I'd like to see the research that backs up your assertion that this is the best way to get recourse for contractual obligations. We have courts and I'd like to know why that option is inadequate

Sent on the move, kindly excuse any typos.

Sidney


On 30 May 2017 19:47, "Wambua, Christopher" <Wambua at ca.go.ke<mailto:Wambua at ca.go.ke>> wrote:
Sidney

The rationale for the public notice is to encourage consumers to seek ICT services only from licensed service providers. This will guarantee consumers of recourse to regulatory intervention in instances where licensees fail to meet their contract obligations. It is also meant to complement ongoing initiatives to weed out unlicensed entities from the ICT market,and therefore protected our licensees from unfair competition.

Best regards

Wambua

The persons running these unlicensed entities

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> Out of nowhere... Can someone from the CA explain why?
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> Sent on the move, kindly excuse any typos.
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> Sidney
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