[kictanet] Kenya IGF Online Discussion Day 4 : Emerging Technological trends

Fri Jul 13 19:43:01 EAT 2018

Given all these developments, I wonder what our tech universities are
teaching. The country needs to innovate more, otherwise we'll be loyal
consumers.

On Fri, 13 Jul 2018, 19:23 John Kariuki via kictanet, <
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> Listers,
> In addition to the two emerging technologies which are under consideration
> by a taskforce appointed by ICT Ministry, one reputable international
> technical journal has listed another 18 emerging technologies which will
> fundamentally change the world in the next twenty years.These technologies
> include 5G, passenger drones,Bluetooth 5.0, Quantum Computing,Smart
> Dust,Foam Batteries,Li-Fi (Light Fidelity),Deep Mapping ,Mixed
> Reality,Multi-sensory interfaces,Bio-based materials and Programmable
> materials.
>
> These technologies are already at various stages of implementation in
> various parts of the world.
>
> John Kariuki
>
>
>
> On Friday, July 13, 2018, 1:39:34 PM GMT+3, David Indeje via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
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>
> Listers,
>
> It is true that as information becomes more accessible through the use of
> mobile devices for stakeholders throughout various sectors, people are
> gradually moving toward more efficient ways of enhancing efficiency,
> increasing incomes, and capturing more value by linking fragmented markets
> in the case of the agriculture sector.
>
> However, it has been proven that many at times, people's existing  (local)
> knowledge, and expertise, or their experience in the context of the local
> operating environment is rarely taken into account when programs or
> solutions are designed for them.  Policy makers or developers need to have
> an understanding that the end user of any innovation is a customer not to
> be seen as a beneficiary. Therefore it is good to have policies in place
> that nurture domestic ICT skills. On the other hand, the government needs
> to ensure accessible and affordable tools, and  ensure that the private
> sector is capable of offering mobile broadband / infrastructural services
> at affordable prices
>
> *Kind Regards,*
>
> *David Indeje *
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> On Fri, 13 Jul 2018 at 12:40, Ronald Ojino via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
> Thanks Barrack for the response.
> Indeed emerging technologies play a great role in our society and they
> hold the key to the future
> As Ali has pointed out, it is unfortunate that there has been no feedback
> from the govt as regards policies to regulate these technologies . If there
> are policies we will definitely end up adapting these technologies in a
> structured manner. I hope this discussion injects some impetus to the
> policy formulation process for the emerging technologies.
> Artificial intelligence seems to have gotten a head start in terms of
> implementation across various sectors.
> 1. Apart from Agriculture and Manufacturing, in which other sectors has AI
> been implemented (if possible examples)?
> 2. What of technologies such as IoT i.e smart grids/ smart agriculture
> etc, Virtual reality and Whitespace technology are they being implemented
> locally?
> 3. What of blockchains, any progress in its implementation in the lands
> registry?
> Over to you members.
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 12:29 PM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
> Barrack
>
> I can confirm that no feedback was ever forthcoming from the Ministry on
> the Policy document that this list contributed to.
>
> Where we are at as a country the policy formulation related to these new
> technologies to ensure that the government keeps apace of not only
> regulatory issues regarding these technologies but also creating a
> continous enabling environment is a critical component of growing ICTs.
>
> Regards
>
> *Ali Hussein*
>
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> On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
> Hi Ronald,
>
> I will attempt to address the questions in no particular order.
>
> 1.  I think the current policy was developed in a forwad thinking
> manner. It would also be nice to find out the status of the revised
> policy. I am not sure whether Ali Hussein got any feedback from the
> humble requests he had made to the Ministry on the state of the
> revised Policy in any case we are doing fine.
> 2. Artificial Intelligence is already here. Many Kenyans are already
> using artificial intelligence in Agriculture (automated Irrigation
> Systems). Many drivers are also relying on google maps to manage
> traffic and travel related issues.
> 3. There is need to create more awareness and build capacity on how
> various sectors such as Agriculture, Manufacturing can benefit from
> Artificial Intelligence. AI is largely being used by the urbanite and
> has not been embraced fully by the citizenry beyond our major towns
> and cities. With rural electrification , the conversation should be
> extended to Rural areas.
>
> I am also keen to understand whether there is any organization that
> has implemented the TV Whitespace technology locally and the
> requirements for the communications authority for any organization
> that may want to deploy the technology for use in building community
> networks.
>
>
> Best Regards
>
> On 7/13/18, Ronald Ojino via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> wrote:
> > Morning listers,
> >
> > Today, a range of technologies such as artificial intelligence, immersive
> > tech, biotech, autonomous robots,  green energy and space travel etc—
> have
> > entered the mainstream and begun to fundamentally disrupt business,
> > geopolitics and everyday life around the world. During the next decade,
> we
> > expect to start transitioning  into the next era of computing and
> connected
> > devices, in which we will wear and will command using our voices,
> gestures
> > and touch.
> >
> > As the world rapidly technologically evolves,
> >
> > - How are these trends being adopted locally?
> >
> > - What are the challenges faced in adopting these technologies locally ?
> >
> > - Do local policies cover these technologies?
> >
> > - What are the local measures that can be put in place to promote local
> > innovation in future tech?
> >
> >
> >
> > Lets engage,
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ronald Ojino
> >
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