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

Thu Sep 12 09:27:17 EAT 2019

Thanks Grace for the additional information on this.

Skimmed through the TOC and zeroed down on a point of interest
5.6 UNIFORM CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF AREAS Page 10 which reads:-

*Uniform Criteria for Selection of Areas*
*CA shall develop clear and objective methods and criteria (Point 1)* for
prioritizing geographic zones where USF projects will be implemented. *In
general, priority will be given to rural, remote, and small towns and
villages which are un-served o**r under-served by telecommunications
networks and ICT services (Point 2)*, and where
commercial operators do not intend to provide service on their own. The
factors that will determine which specific areas will be chosen for any
given projects
*will be determined on a transparent and fair basis (Point 3)*, including
consultations with
local stakeholders, taking account of such criteria as access and proximity
to existing network infrastructure, size of population and density, status
of supporting infrastructure (energy, roads, etc.), socio-economic
conditions, and
geographic and demographic diversity

Point 1: it would be helpful and informing if CA would share the selection
framework used. The document doesn't share this information.

Point 2: in terms of un-served and under-served, Turkana should have ranked
amongst the highest thus should have had a share of the *USF pie *so to
speak.

Point 3: Personally I hate even having to pen this; but it appears
*transparency
and fair basis* is very far from how this cake was distributed.

@CA Authorities, kindly note that I appreciate what you have done however
believe that it could have been better and more effective if the
distribution framework had been transparent. I stand to be corrected.

The Digital Divide and Digital Inclusion are 2 diseases that need to be
cured and cured fast they should be!

THK

On Thu, Sep 12, 2019, 1:50 AM Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Thanks Twahir for crunching the numbers for us. I think we assume that
> USF is meant to provide support to projects in areas that do not make
> economic sense to most providers.
>
> The purpose of the Fund is to support widespread access to ICT services,
> promote capacity building and innovation in ICT services in the country....
> The Fund, currently being put in *place,** is expected to finance
> national projects that have significant impact on the availability and
> accessibility of ICTs in rural, remote and poor urban areas.  *
> https://ca.go.ke/industry/universal-access/purpose-of-the-fund/
>
> The selection criteria will shed light on why Turkana (marginalized) got
> zero support, while Machakos had the lion's share.
> Purpose of the Fund - Communications Authority of Kenya
> <https://ca.go.ke/industry/universal-access/purpose-of-the-fund/>
> The Kenya Communications (Amendment) Act, 2009, provides for the
> establishment of a Universal Service Fund (USF), administered and managed
> by the Communications Authority of Kenya. The purpose of the Fund is to
> support widespread access to ICT services, promote capacity building and
> innovation in ICT services in the country. The sources of the Fund include
> […]
> ca.go.ke
>
>
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> *From:* kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ggithaiga=
> hotmail.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf of Twahir Hussein Kassim via
> kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> *Sent:* 11 September 2019 2:16 PM
> *To:* ggithaiga at hotmail.com <ggithaiga at hotmail.com>
> *Cc:* Twahir Hussein Kassim <twahir at hussein.me.ke>
> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Two videos on Network Coverage in Bungoma and
> Kitui Counties, and in Turkana and Marsabit
>
> Bwana Wambua,
>
> Thanks for the update, greatly appreciated.
>
> I have a few queries though, I took the liberty to analyse the data and
> below are my observations (based on population data from Census 2009
> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counties_of_Kenya>): -
>
>    1. What criteria was used to select the schools?
>    2. There appears to be a disproportionate allocation, with some
>    counties receiving much more than others yet atleast one county receiving
>    none.
>
> See anaylsis on* this LINK
> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KzvbBqyDi9Mv-pu6c5bVDm1wYVJM-O1COJvj9mG7K5Q/edit?usp=sharing>.*
>
> Regards
> Twahir
>
>
> On Tue, Sep 10, 2019 at 10:56 AM Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
> Many thanks bwana Wambua for providing input. Any feedback on whether
> there is a phase 2 to the project and potential coverage areas?
> Regards
>
> On Tue, 10 Sep 2019, 10:15 am Wambua, Christopher via kictanet, <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
> Barrack
>
> The list of beneficiary schools is attached.  I apologize for the delay.
>
> Regards
>
> Christopher Wambua
>
> Director/Communications & Public Affairs | Communications and Public
> Affairs
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> From: Barrack Otieno <barrack at kictanet.or.ke>
> Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2019 at 08:40
> To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Cc: Christopher Wambua <wambua at ca.go.ke>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Two videos on Network Coverage in Bungoma and
> Kitui Counties, and in Turkana and Marsabit
>
> Greetings Bwana Wambua,
>
> We are eagerly waiting for the feedback as you promised. On another note,
> is there a planned phase two for the USF Project considering the success of
> phase 1?
>
>
>
> Best regards
>
>
> Barrack Otieno
>
>
>
> On Thursday, 05-09-2019 at 14:16 Wambua, Christopher via kictanet wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> Thanks for your positive comments on the USF projects rolled out so far.
> We shall share the information shortly.
>
> Regards
>
> Christopher Wambua
>
> Director/Communications & Public Affairs | Communications and Public
> Affairs
>
> [image: Description: Description:
> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/logo.png]
>
> Tel: +254 20 4242000/284
>
> Office Mobile: +254 730 042284/
>
>                        +254 730172284
>
> P.O. Box 14448 Nairobi 00800
>
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> From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+wambua=ca.go.ke at lists.kictanet.or.ke> on
> behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> Date: Thursday, 5 September 2019 at 12:06
> To: Christopher Wambua <wambua at ca.go.ke>
> Cc: Kivuva KictaNet <Kivuva at transworldafrica.com>
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Two videos on Network Coverage in Bungoma and
> Kitui Counties, and in Turkana and Marsabit
>
> Hi Barrack,
>
> You have a good memory. I was flaging the issue.
>
> The locations connected to the Internet by USF were shared by the
> indefatigable Mr Wambua. However, the information on the Schools and other
> amenities connected was not shared. This is what Liz is asking about.
>
> Below is the information CA provided
>
> "Grace,
>
> Below are the  62 sub-locations that have benefited from the mobile voice
> infrastructure project executed through the USF.  We shall share the
> information on the beneficiary schools of the Education Broadband
> Connectivity Project through our website as soon as possible.
> Wambua"
>
> https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/2019-April/034462.html
>
> On Thu, Sep 5, 2019, 10:52 Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> 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*
>
>
>
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> Any information of a personal nature expressed in this email are purely
> mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the
> organizations that I work with.
>
>
> 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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