[kictanet] Two videos on Network Coverage in Bungoma and Kitui Counties, and in Turkana and Marsabit

Thu Sep 5 11:05:07 EAT 2019

Hi Barrack,

I also saw it. Wambua had sent info on the  number of schools.  Would like
to know about the other community service locations. Libraries,
hospitals etc.

On Thu, Sep 5, 2019, 10:52 Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Liz,
>
> There was an email shared on this list earlier in the year with the
> details. Not sure if there is a lister who flagged it.
>
> Regards
>
> On Thu, Sep 5, 2019 at 10:31 AM Liz Orembo via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> This is really great.  Congratulations @ CA and the USF team.
>>
>> Could you please provide some details on the number of schools,  public
>> libraries, hospitals and other community service locations connected to the
>> Internet through USF?  Are they open to the public?
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 20, 2019, 10:47 Ali Hussein via kictanet <
>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi GG, Barrack and All
>>>
>>> Indeed. I confirm that connectivity in my counties (Kilifi and Lamu) has
>>> tremendously improved. Credit should indeed go to CA and the last mile
>>> service providers.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> *Ali Hussein*
>>>
>>> *Principal*
>>>
>>> *AHK & Associates*
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tel: +254 713 601113
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>> On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 10:25 AM Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
>>> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi GG,
>>>>
>>>> Many thanks for the Video. I wish to commend the Communications
>>>> Authority and the Service Providers for a great job in so far as
>>>> Universal Access is confirmed. Over the past week i have been to
>>>> Chawiya location (5000 feet hills in Wundanyi Taita Taveta) and
>>>> Mwatate in Taita and  was able to Watch news and entertain myself
>>>> using my smartphone a testament of how far we have connected our
>>>> country. I was amazed by the Infrastructure (roads and power) that has
>>>> been extended to the top of the hills which has really transformed
>>>> lives. The excitement in the eyes of the youth could tell it all. From
>>>> Taita i moved on to Mombasa, Kilifi and Malindi and the connectivity
>>>> is simply amazing to say the least. I have actually streamed this
>>>> videos without any buffering. In conclusion Communication Network
>>>> Coverage has greatly improved and as the DG says in the Video the
>>>> journey of 1000 steps indeed starts with one step. Well done CA, well
>>>> done service poviders.
>>>>
>>>> Best Regards
>>>>
>>>> On 8/19/19, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> > Listers
>>>> >
>>>> > Is the Universal Service Fund managed by the Communications Authority
>>>> > of Kenya and meant to improve connectivity in unserved and underserved
>>>> > areas bearing fruit?
>>>> >
>>>> > Watch the two videos here:
>>>> >
>>>> > 1. Bungoma and Kitui: https://youtu.be/hm5MAkrH1cI
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > 2. Turkana and
>>>> > Marsabit:
>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NniZ1z9P28E&feature=youtu.be
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> >
>>>> > --
>>>> > Grace Githaiga
>>>> > Co-Convenor, Kenya ICT Action Network
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>>
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