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

Sat Jul 14 19:12:01 EAT 2018

WaterCampus Innovatieketen

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WaterCampus Innovatieketen

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"WaterCampus stimulates cooperation between (inter)national businesses, knowledge institutes and governments within the water technology sector, in order to create synergy for world class innovation, education and entrepreneurship. This strengthens the global position of the European water technology sector. Additionally, WaterCampus offers a unique research infrastructure, and is a meeting point for scientists and companies from all over Europe.The international cooperation organized and stimulated by WaterCampus Leeuwarden leads to knowledge, talent and entrepreneurship that contribute to solutions for global water problems."
This illustration from Netherlands explains how Dutch and European technologies prepare deliberately to position for global business and big business.With status quo, local Kenyans will maintain being local 'caddies' Research Assistants as the real Nobel Prized Scientists develop and bring for our royal adoption.Teknologia tunayo vuma nayo ni ipi? Many seasoned Techies may not really grasp this or care much now as they are well connected and positioned. However, we owe it to the next generations talent to put in place deliberate measures to be big in something now.We have tourism, coffee as exports. Valuation of Diaspora?Technologies have a place in discussion beyond individuals and private firms to contribution to the nation; GDP, Balance of trade, Balance of payment.
(The following equation is used to calculate the GDP: GDP = C + I + G + (X – M) or GDP = private consumption + gross investment + government investment +government spending + (exports – imports). Nominal value changes due to shifts in quantity and price.)
(The formula to calculate the components of GNP is Y = C + I + G + X + Z. That stands for GNP = Consumption + Investment + Government + X (net exports, or imports minus exports) + Z (net income earned by domestic residents from overseas investments - net income earned by foreign residents from domestic investments.)
Be blessed.Regards/Wangari

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    On Saturday, 14 July 2018, 15:33:25 GMT+3, Julius Njiraini via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:  

 WITH FURTHER DEVIATION FROM BRICK AND MOTOR TRANSACTION TO CLICK AND MOTOR AND RECENTLY PURE PLAY BUSINESS TRANSACTION MODEL THERE IS NEED FOR GREATER ENHANCEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER SECURITY
JULIUS  NJIRAINICOMPUTER SEURITY CONSULTANTS AND FORENSIC INVESTIGATOR
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On Sat, Jul 14, 2018 at 1:41 AM, Ronald Ojino via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

Listers,It is indeed true that we are laggards as relates to emerging tech. There are countries where industry determines the curriculum.. Maybe that's the way we should go since such challenges will boost innovation.An important point raised is :  Can we take a lead in developing some of these trends?Are local industries taking up these technologies?Let's keep engaging.RegardsR.Ojino
On Jul 13, 2018 21:54, "carolyne mimano via kictanet" <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote:

Hi Grace,No its definitely not enough.But mainly not just because of the education system but more because as a society, we haven't embraced contionous learning that goes beyond the required education system.We see education as a chore rather than a way through which we can be better and continously improve.Learning shouldn't just be in school and its purpose is not just a certificate.It's to improve what we currently have.Something that we are really not focused on as a country
RegardsCarolyne

On Fri, 13 Jul 2018, 9:39 pm Grace Bomu, <nmutungu at gmail.com> wrote:

At the risk of adding a question and not a policy proposal, I wonder if the current education we provide is adequately preparing children for their roles in the brave new world of super technologies. ...

Il venerdì 13 luglio 2018, carolyne mimano via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke > ha scritto:

Good point Wangari Kabiru,The conversations in Kenya turned to, "you don't need education" to be successful.We compromised the quality of research and education and now we are turning into "blue collar jobs".Slowly foreigners are taking over construction, railways and lucrative CEO and upper management positions.If we are not careful the current SGR railway story is just the beginning of our problems.We will slowly sink into the quick sand of neocolonialism.
Regards,Carol
On Fri, 13 Jul 2018, 9:24 pm WANGARI KABIRU via kictanet, <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote:

@ Kopiyo, Royal Customers is an apt description.Tunapata sifa nyingi for our peculiar testing and consumption fetish. 
Na tuwache kudanganyana juu ya Silicon Savannah! Need to introspect where the Savannah started overtaking the Silicon.Just as we have Mercury sugar whereas we have a rich Western sugar belt.Na watoto was Uchina waja.
And the ones to take a stand is the Tech Community and learning institutions churning them out. There are many talented and doing great stuff. These are hard earned and created potentially lucrative careers that can have significant impact in job creation not just hustles.

Be blessed.Regards/Wangari
On Jul 13, 2018 19:43, Victor Kapiyo via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote:

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, <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke > wrote:

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:  

 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 futureAs 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.
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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.
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> As the world rapidly technologically evolves,
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> - How are these trends being adopted locally?
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> - What are the challenges faced in adopting these technologies locally ?
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> - Do local policies cover these technologies?
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> - What are the local measures that can be put in place to promote local
> innovation in future tech?
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> Lets engage,
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> Regards,
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> Ronald Ojino
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> --
> Faith is a living and unshakable confidence. A belief in God so assured
> that a man would die a thousand deaths for its sake.
>

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