[kictanet] The Controversial ICT Practitioners Bill Has Been Passed!

[Benson Muite]

In South Africa, top programmers have historically used C++[1].  Python 
typically requires extensive computer resources and will not work very 
well on typical computer resources found on a mobile smart phone. 
Diversity in programming languages (the popularity of these changes 
relatively rapidly) and in approved KICD programs (including ones that 
are locally developed) would go a long way in ensuring a vibrant ICT sector.

1) https://ioi.te.lv/oi/pdf/INFOL026.pdf

On 6/11/22 13:47, Alex Watila via KICTANet wrote:
> does anyone have a copy of the coding curriculum?
> 
> have been asking around but so far no one seems to have seen it
> 
> On Sat, 11 Jun 2022, 13:38 Benson Muite via KICTANet, 
> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>> 
> wrote:
> 
> 
>     At the same time school students are being taught to program:
>     https://techweez.com/2022/06/09/ict-ministry-unveils-coding-syllabus-for-kenyan-schools/
>     <https://techweez.com/2022/06/09/ict-ministry-unveils-coding-syllabus-for-kenyan-schools/>
> 
>     The possibly sole currently approved program that is being used has the
>     following faq:
> 
>     I have no prior experience in computer programming. Can I still use
>     Kodris Africa to teach my students how to code?
> 
>     Our “Teacher’s Guide” enables teachers, even with no prior
>     experience in
>     computer programming, to easily teach their students how to code. With
>     this guide, you will have access to lesson plans with explanations
>     about
>     the topics, sample class activities and solutions to various tasks.
> 
> 
>     On 6/10/22 18:04, Alex Watila via KICTANet wrote:
>      > i was so disappointed.  majority of the ICT industry did not see
>     it's
>      > use but someone still managed to sneak it in
>      >
>      > On Fri, 10 Jun 2022, 17:57 Adrian Teri via KICTANet,
>      > <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke
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>      > wrote:
>      >
>      >     Good Day all,
>      >
>      >     Here's the scoop by techweez:
>      >   
>       _https://techweez.com/2022/06/09/parliament-has-passed-the-controversial-ict-practitioners-bill/ <https://techweez.com/2022/06/09/parliament-has-passed-the-controversial-ict-practitioners-bill/>
>      >   
>       <https://techweez.com/2022/06/09/parliament-has-passed-the-controversial-ict-practitioners-bill/ <https://techweez.com/2022/06/09/parliament-has-passed-the-controversial-ict-practitioners-bill/>>_
>      >
>      >     Regards,
>      >     Adrian Teri
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