[kictanet] KICTANet's new website: Call for comments

Barrack Otieno otieno.barrack at gmail.com
Mon Oct 16 09:35:18 EAT 2017 

Hi Ahmed,

Many thanks , no need to be apologetic since you raised very valid points
which have been noted as per Liz's email above. We are grateful that you
have taken time to review the website extensively and continue to provide
valuable feedback to the development team.

Best Regards

On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 9:18 AM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Thank you Barrack,
>
> Thats a valid point. As you mentioned people may need to dig deeper to
> find out more on that. Most bounce rates originate from the impression on
> the landing page. I agree its a useful resource for those in the know. But
> maybe what can we improve from the landing page that grabs someones
> attention as to the agenda of the initiative?
>
> Il give an example. The info about kictanet involves you scrolling down
> and is somewhat overshadowed by the top sliding banner. Which is OK. It
> only means that the messaging on the banner then needs to push info out
> that gives a good impression what Kictanet is. If we can compell people to
> understand the key mandate from the landing page we can get following from
> anonymous new users.
>
> Anyway. Just some suggestions as to why I raised my comments :)
>
> On Oct 16, 2017 9:09 AM, "Liz Orembo via kictanet" <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> Dear listers,
>>
>> Thank you for your feedback.They are very useful and will inform changes
>> as the site evolves.
>>
>> It's not late for those who are still interested to give
>> suggestions/comments. Please send them by end of today.
>>
>> Asanteni.
>>
>> On Oct 16, 2017 1:00 AM, "george sidney ralak via kictanet" <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>> Thank you all. I rest my case.
>>
>> Goodnight.
>>
>> On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 12:12 AM, Barrack Otieno <
>> otieno.barrack at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear colleagues,
>>>
>>> Thank you for the positive feedback your concerns and feedback have been
>>> noted and will be taken into consideration as indicated by Liz. George , to
>>> add to what Washington and other colleagues have said, a lot was taken into
>>> consideration when choosing the content management system that is currently
>>> in use. The development team is also aware of the pros and cons of the
>>> system as you are raising but settled on the current Content Management
>>> System. We invite you to provide specific input on areas that can be
>>> improved just as Kelvin Kariuki has done be it from a security perspective,
>>> user interface or user experience. @ Ahmed, if you go through the website
>>> you will notice that significant effort is being made on the branding
>>> front. I invite you and other listers to peruse the policy briefs and
>>> submissions on the website to confirm this. That said we appreciate your
>>> perspective and will make every effort to implement what we have not been
>>> able to do at this stage.
>>>
>>> Best Regards
>>>
>>> On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 11:29 PM, george sidney ralak via kictanet <
>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I like some of the responses to my questions. Still, I have to wonder,
>>>> was security even considered before going for WP, which is one of the most
>>>> targeted by hackers.
>>>>
>>>> When considering time and cost, I might consider WP, but then, do you
>>>> consider extra plugins that you might have to purchase, how about updating
>>>> issues.
>>>>
>>>> Also, I believe the client has the right to be specific with what they
>>>> want. I just found it ironic that KICTANet, the platform with people and
>>>> institutions in Technology in the country uses wordPress.
>>>>
>>>> As to the websites that use Wordpress, not one of these sites uses WP
>>>> out of the box – there is considerable custom development to make these
>>>> sites work the way they do, development costing a lot of money. Those sites
>>>> are not ‘wordpressbeginner’ grade.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sun, Oct 15, 2017 at 9:19 PM, Odhiambo Washington via kictanet <
>>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> +1
>>>>>
>>>>> The choice of a CMS or an OS, is purely personal to a developer or a
>>>>> SysAdmin. From where I sit, it's not questionable unless STRICTLY specified
>>>>> by a client.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 15 October 2017 at 09:05, Ali Hussein via kictanet <
>>>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> George
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On the question of why Wordpress?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> First it’s an open source Content Management System (CMS), its free
>>>>>> to install, deploy, and upgrade. Then it has thousands of plugins and
>>>>>> templates that power a flexible and simple interface, which reduces
>>>>>> development costs and deployment time. The dev team was also informed by
>>>>>> the fact that millions of websites use Wordpress. Some of he most notable
>>>>>> brands that use Wordpress include Microsoft and Bloomberg. See link below:-
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/40-most-notable-big-name-
>>>>>> brands-that-are-using-wordpress/
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hope this answers your question or concerns?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> *Ali Hussein*
>>>>>> *Principal*
>>>>>> *Hussein & Associates*
>>>>>> +254 0713 601113 <0713%20601113>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 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 14 Oct 2017, at 1:23 PM, george sidney ralak via kictanet <
>>>>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Looks great.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> A few issues though. Quick links on the footer are not really leading
>>>>>> someone anywhere.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And a question: Why Wordpress?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Fri, Oct 13, 2017 at 6:11 PM, Francis Monyango via kictanet <
>>>>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I love it. Looks really good.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 13 October 2017 at 16:55, Keith Andere via kictanet <
>>>>>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Liz,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Mobile optimization is fantastic. Looks fresh and easy to navigate.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Barrack and team, cheers!
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Keith
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 13 Oct 2017 01:03, "anyega jefferson via kictanet" <
>>>>>>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Great job, looks good,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Oct 12, 2017 at 11:55 PM, Liz Orembo via kictanet <
>>>>>>>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Dear listers,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Greetings,
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> KICTANet has just finished working on the first phase of the new
>>>>>>>>>> website  and would now like to invite you to give comments/suggestions.
>>>>>>>>>> Especially on how it can serve as an ICT policy engagement platform and as
>>>>>>>>>> an Information resource for stakeholders.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Here's the link: https://www.kictanet.or.ke/.
>>>>>>>>>> <https://www.kictanet.or.ke/> You can send your comments either
>>>>>>>>>> on/offlist, or on the website itself.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> KICTANet owes a lot to the brilliant team that worked on this
>>>>>>>>>> website (Amos Ochieng from pixels Kenya, Barrack Otieno, Mike Musya and
>>>>>>>>>> Washington Odhiambo) Special thanks to Washington who developed and
>>>>>>>>>> maintained the old website from the early days of the network.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> As always, we thank you for your continued feedback and we hope
>>>>>>>>>> you will enjoy the new look and feel.
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> Best regards.
>>>>>>>>>> Liz.
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>> PGP ID: 0x1F3488BF
>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> Anyega M Jefferson
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> jeffersonanyega at gmail.com
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 0703824326 <0703%20824326>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Start where you are,use what you have and do what you can.
>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy
>>>>>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>>>>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable
>>>>>>>> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and
>>>>>>>> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect
>>>>>>>> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Francis Monyango
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant
>>>>>>> www.monyango.com
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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>>>>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder
>>>>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy
>>>>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>>>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable
>>>>>>> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and
>>>>>>> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect
>>>>>>> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> George Sidney Ralak
>>>>>> UI/UX Designer
>>>>>> Tell: +254716909815 <0716%20909815>
>>>>>> Skype: Sidralak
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder
>>>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy
>>>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable
>>>>>> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and
>>>>>> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect
>>>>>> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> ailman/options/kictanet/odhiambo%40gmail.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder
>>>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy
>>>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable
>>>>>> behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and
>>>>>> bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect
>>>>>> privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Best regards,
>>>>> Odhiambo WASHINGTON,
>>>>> Nairobi,KE
>>>>> +254 7 3200 0004/+254 7 2274 3223
>>>>> "Oh, the cruft."
>>>>>
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>>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder
>>>>> platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy
>>>>> and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>>>
>>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth,
>>>>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> George Sidney Ralak
>>>> UI/UX Designer
>>>> Tell: +254716909815 <0716%20909815>
>>>> Skype: Sidralak
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>>
>>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth,
>>>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Barrack O. Otieno
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> George Sidney Ralak
>> UI/UX Designer
>> Tell: +254716909815 <+254%20716%20909815>
>> Skype: Sidralak
>>
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>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>
>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth,
>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>
>>
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>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>
>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth,
>> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>
>>
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> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>
> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth,
> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>
>


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