[kictanet] Fwd: Capacity Building and the role of ICTA

Tue Oct 3 12:08:57 EAT 2017

Absolutely Barrack.

It is my prayer that ICTA considers having connected outside Mombasa/Kilifi
county as it has been tradition. Turkana maybe?

Regards,

Keith

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On 3 Oct 2017 10:50, "Barrack Otieno via kictanet" <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Many thanks Mugo,

I also think the meetings should be affordable and accessible to as
many Kenyan Citizens as possible, a constantly evolving technology
sector requires a good conveyor belt.

Best Regards

On 10/3/17, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
wrote:
> Thanks Robert for the update and progress ICTA has made so far.
>
> However, I think ICTA could do well to engage more with stakeholders more
> regularly, since not everyone can attend connected in Diani or the select
> events the Authority participates in.
>
> Victor
>
>
> On 2 Oct 2017 21:02, "Robert Mugo via kictanet" <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
> Ali & Muraya,
>
> Thanks for your questions and comments relating to ICTA. See my responses
> below:
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Date: Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:35 AM
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Capacity Building and the role of ICTA
> To: Muiruri <jnmuiruri at ict.go.ke>
> Cc: Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke>
>
>
> Muraya
>
> Great questions on ICTA.
>
> Personally I'd love to have ICTA organize an open day to update industry
> players and Kenyans in General on their initiatives and how things ICT are
> moving forward. It is imperative that they communicate better than they
are
> currently doing.
>
>
> Our annual Connected event which takes place over 3 days in April is where
> we discuss in depth what ICTA is doing as well as a review of the National
> ICT Masterplan by caucus teams consisting of public and private sector. In
> addition we do participate in several other thematic industry events where
> we update on specific things we are doing eg the Innovation Week held at
> University of Nairobi or CIO forums.
>
> For example:-
>
> 1.  A quick check of the ICTA website on events in the ICT Sector produced
> the following result. (See attached screenshot).
>
>
> We shall update.
>
> 2. A quick visit to the Apply to be a Mentor page shows that the link to
> the form doesn't work. (See attached screenshot)
>
>
> We shall update this too.
>
>
> I personally believe ICTA is doing some great work in the background but
> their lack of communication is coming across like its a ship without a
> captain.
>
>
> Thanks for the compliment. Regarding Communication, we deliberately went
> quiet due to the election season. We shall be back fairly loudly when its
> over, (austerity measures permitting).
>
>
> Can we see a more vigorous ICTA that gives justice to our role in the
> Development of Technology in Africa?
>
>
> Absolutely.
>
>
> Another issue I have to raise is this:-
>
> Looking at the Board composition I'm shocked that there is no
> representation from the Industry and Consumer groups. 100% of the Board
> consists of Government Operatives. Surely there is something wrong with
> that?? Unless of course the website hasn't been updated.
>
>
> Board appointments are not complete. I'm sure the appointing authority
will
> address this at the appropriate time.
>
>
> Regards
>
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> On Fri, Sep 29, 2017 at 10:08 AM, S.M. Muraya via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> Ms. Ida,
>>
>> Please be more specific on what you presented on financing of Tech
>> Projects.
>>
>> From a technocratic point of view, why would python be considered over
>> older school frameworks, such as Java or. Net?
>>
>> Was the Kenya ICT Authority (KICTA) present to clarify or specify which
>> kind of solutions are required in State Corporations and Counties?
>>
>
> Not that am aware of.
>
>
>> Does the KICTA have a team working with upcoming, LOCAL Techpreneurs?
>>
>
> Yes. Our Directorate of Partnerships, Innovation and Capacity.
>
>
>> KICTA organizing and funding  competions can help identify talent
>> (providing locally supported solutions).
>>
>
> We partner with various organisations that do this.
>
>
>> Nowadays, how does KICTA communicate & connect with millennials?
>>
>
> Mostly through social media and one on one at events. Our PDTPs are also
> great ambassadors.
>
>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Skype: s.m.muraya
>>
>> On Sep 29, 2017 5:37 AM, "FEM HUB via kictanet" <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Listers,
>>>
>>> I presented on getting financing for tech projects at the Python Kenya
>>> Conference #pyconke2017 at USIU.
>>> Those interested in capacity building on this and tools for managing
>>> projects & teams, kindly get in touch with me on:
>>> rcdafrica at gmail.com 0728848811 on WhatsApp.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> Ida
>>>
>>>
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