[kictanet] REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT WIRELESS BROADBAND SPECTRUM POLICY GUIDELINES

[Sidney Ochieng]

I have to say that on this the CA has been particularly responsive and
clear on the comments I've made. They've been willing to also admit when
they've made mistakes, as happened recently with the Social Media
guidelines. For me I have no complaints at all.

On 31 August 2017 at 11:22, Francis Monyango via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> I totally agree with Ali on this. Our input should reflect and when it
> is rejected, giving us reasons as to why it falls short wouldn't hurt.
>
> Regards.
>
> On 31/08/2017, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> wrote:
> > Grace
> >
> > Thanks for sharing..
> >
> > Before some of us start looking at this what:-
> >
> > 1.  Assurances do we have from the Ministry that they will really take
> into
> > consideration the contributions from the community.
> >
> > 2. What are the mechanisms that will be followed regarding how these
> > comments will be incorporated or rejected?
> >
> > I think some of us (definitely me!) are fatigued by this 'ticking of the
> > public participation box'  by the ministry. We still remember how the ICT
> > Policy/Strategy conversation went where we are still waiting after a year
> > and an election.
> >
> > I'm keen to see that the community is not used as a rubber stamp to
> satisfy
> > the 'public participation' agenda that has really never been taken
> > seriously.
> >
> > Can we please hear from the Ministry?
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > *Ali Hussein*
> >
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> >
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> >
> >
> >
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> >
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> >
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> >
> > On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:14 AM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <
> > kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> >
> >> Listers
> >>
> >> Greetings.
> >>
> >> The Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology has developed
> >> the Draft Wireless Broadband Spectrum Guidelines.The policy framework
> >> undertakes a comprehensive review of spectrum management practices to
> >> ensure efficient and transparent assignment and use of spectrum so as to
> >> encourage the development of new and innovative wireless services.
> >>
> >> The Draft is available at: http://www.information.go.ke
> >>
> >> Interested members of the public and organisations are invited to submit
> >> any comments they may have on the Draft Wireless Broadband Spectrum
> >> Policy,2017: spectrumpolicyreview at information.go.ke by close of
> business
> >> on 22nd September 2017.
> >>
> >> OR
> >>
> >> The Principal Secretary,State Department of Broadcasting and
> >> Telecommunications
> >> Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology,
> >> 11th Floor TelPosta Towers, Koinange Street
> >> P.O. Box 30095-00100,Nairobi, Kenya
> >>
> >> NB: The comments should be substantive and contain specific proposals
> for
> >> amendments to the draft policy
> >>
> >>
> >> Best regards
> >>
> >>
> >> Githaiga, Grace
> >>
> >>
> >> Co-Convenor
> >> Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet)
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> >> www.kictanet.or.ke
> >>
> >> "Change only happens when ordinary people get involved, get engaged and
> >> come together to demand it. I am asking you to believe. Not in my
> ability
> >> to bring about change – but in yours"---Barrack Obama.
> >>
> >>
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> --
> Francis Monyango
>
> Lawyer | ICT Policy and Legal Consultant
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Regards,
Sidney

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