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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial></FONT><BR><SPAN
class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>Dear
Gakiria,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Thanks alot for this invaluable feedback. You speak
well. Harry ( Hare), thanks alot for your earlier post, it helped
capture</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>how things stand currently..</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Now, Gakiria - you are correct when you say that we
have "Golden Nuggets" scattered all over the civil service with
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial>advanced </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>skills, and the challenges faced in harnessing these skills
for the common good of government. Then the picture </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>that
one</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>gets is that, with all the massive training that goes into
building these skill sets, the holders seem to be waiting for the
next</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>opportunity to jump ship for greener pastures on the other
side of the fence. I made a proposal in an earlier post, that the
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>ministry should make efforts, to lobby for better terms and
conditions for these high calibre personnel to stay put. We
have</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>the resources to do it. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Secondly, you mentioned about interconnecting skilled public
servants, to work out on achieving important goals/projects</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>collectively. </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>This is quite a
good initiative and very encouraging, since one area of cost effectiveness
within govt is resource </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>sharing.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Trouble area, as we have been pointing out rather loudly, is
not the skill set area. We are talking about the top strategic
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>decision </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>making process,</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>policy
planning/setting and project implementation. A process that needs wider
consultations,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>feasibility studies, transparency and accountability - because
these are national resources for national good. Well,
this</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>possibly might not be within your mandate</FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>
</FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial>to </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>address. We would leave it at that, as I believe we've
sufficiently addressed </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>it in other posts.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>3rd, The E-learning program looks good as an initiative
in capacity building. However, I have just 3 questions. How far
and</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>wide is the outreach going to be, as I suppose one of the
objectives is to bridge the digital divide. What about the
cost</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>at about 550 Euro for the course...? Will it reach, those who
really need it in the rural & remote areas in an effort
towards</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>bridging the divide considering this cost..? And how about the
broadband access in these areas, as it's one of the
pre-requisites</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>in order to learn </FONT></SPAN><SPAN
class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>online..?
Please refer to a post Lilian made yesterday, on the Broadband impact, on Govt.
delivery and empowerment</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>of the larger kenyan landscape.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff><FONT
size=2 face=Arial>E-Learning, would be an example of what she stated - quote to
" fast track the use, value and appreciation of broadband
</FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>especially among ‘mwananchi’</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Clearly then, we need to address this Broadband conondrum
bedevilling us, as we roll out E-learning and other
broadband</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>dependant projects across the country, otherwise they might
become stillborn. What are we doing to address this..?
Are</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>we engaging service providers firmly enough, to make if
affordable in the low income areas, to promote uptake.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>While at it, policy can be developed to give incentives
to service providers investing in broadband service provision</FONT> <FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>in such</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>rural areas to drive their pricing to "Rock bottom", possibly
even at 10% - 15% of the equivalent cost in the urban centres
</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>to try </FONT></SPAN><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT
color=#0000ff size=2 face=Arial>and "bridge". We will need such value based
partnerships in order to drive these agendas forward.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial>Harry</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=921071017-25032010><FONT color=#0000ff
size=2 face=Arial></FONT></SPAN> </DIV><FONT color=#0000ff size=2
face=Arial></FONT><BR>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B>
kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke
[mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] <B>On
Behalf Of </B>Gakiria<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:16
PM<BR><B>To:</B> harry@comtelsys.co.ke<BR><B>Cc:</B> KICTAnet ICT Policy
Discussions<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [kictanet] Projects - National Implementation
- ICT<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>Dear Harry,<BR><BR>You rightly mention the existence of a "big skills
gap" in Government. While this could be true for some cadres like Business
technologists as an example, i would hesitate to make that a sweeping statement.
one thing i have observed is that there exists thousands of "Golden Nuggets"
scattered all over the civil service, and by this i mean officers with
specialized and extremely advanced skills sets in various critical fields across
the board. Am sure you will agree with me that Government is the best trainer
you can ever get (I know of enterprising individuals who aspire to enter the
civil service with the sole aim of aggressivley exploiting the countless
opportunities for training offered by Government). The challenge thus becomes,
how can we sustainably and realistically interconnect these skilled public
servants to create or achieve critical mass for specific/on going tasks and
projects?<BR><BR> And for those critical skill sets that are lacking or in
very limited supply, how can we support their acquisition by civil servants? How
many corporates are willing to donate part of their CSR or development resources
to build a critical mass of Animators / Web masters / Business Technologists /
Network engineers etc..The reality is that corporates will wait for Government
to invest huge amounts of resources in training its officers then promptly
snatch them up with attractive job offers. while they cannot be blamed for this,
the question then becomes, how can we support development and retention of these
skilled officers in Government? It is in the best interest for all of us to have
highly skilled civil servants.<BR><BR>On our part (Kenya e-Learning centre), we
are working with the ministry of Information and communications and other
stakeholders to start the process of harnessing our existing knowledge resources
and other intangible assets for collective and National development objectives.
One such initiative is the National e-Learning strategy development and
implementation team. Skills development and transfer will form a core part of
this strategy, targetting not only civil servants but also the private sector,
civil society and religious organizations. <BR><BR>Find attached a training
program for the education and training sector as an example of course offerings
being jointly developed.<BR><BR>For those of you who can, i urge you to attend
the regional e-Learning conference at KIE, 29 - 31March 2010 (<A
href="http://www.icwe.co.ke/elearn2010/">http://www.icwe.co.ke/elearn2010/</A>)<BR><BR>Andrew<BR><BR>
<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Thu, Mar 25, 2010 at 3:27 PM, Harry Hare <SPAN
dir=ltr><<A
href="mailto:harry@africanedevelopment.org">harry@africanedevelopment.org</A>></SPAN>
wrote:<BR>
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class=gmail_quote>Harry and Dr Ndemo,<BR><BR>The "lone ranger" approach to the
implementation of ICT projects in<BR>government is not easy to get rid of due
to the various interests in these<BR>projects at both the ministry and even
private sector levels. Minisries<BR>fight for budgets for their projects and
would always want to control them.<BR><BR>Now, we have a window that we could
use to structure the development and<BR>adoption of ICT in Government through
a consultative development of the<BR>"National ICT Masterplan".<BR><BR>I think
it is crucial that such a document is developed with a focus of<BR>looking at
how ICT can assist in redelivering the vision 2030. This will be<BR>a holistic
approach with a definite target. So all the ministry's will be<BR>responsible
for implementing their piece of the Masterplan and reading from<BR>the same
script. The implementation could be domiciled at the Ministry,<BR>giving them
the ownership, with the supervisory and management role at the<BR>ICT Board or
any such organisation.<BR><BR>But having said that, there is a serious
capacity problem in Government.<BR>Having worked with various ministries, I
realise that there is a big skills<BR>gap of business technologists. The
people with business knowledge who can<BR>look at the processes/policy and
develop a business case for automating that<BR>process. These are the guys
(inclusive of gals) who would take Dr Ndemo's<BR>policy statements and turn
them into implementable IT projects. These people<BR>normally sit between the
policy makers and the techies, cos they understand<BR>both worlds.<BR><BR>This
is not to disrespect the techies who are actually working out of
their<BR>depth to initiate and manage complex systems in Government. But with
the<BR>absence of this carder, the quality of the resulting services and
the<BR>management of the projects will always be undermined.<BR><BR>My peni
mbili.<BR><BR>Harry (Not Delano)<BR>
<DIV>
<DIV></DIV>
<DIV class=h5><BR><BR>On 3/25/10 10:17 AM, "Harry Delano" <<A
href="mailto:harry@comtelsys.co.ke">harry@comtelsys.co.ke</A>>
wrote:<BR><BR>> Dear Ps,<BR>><BR>> As you can, see I have changed the
subject on this thread, so that the<BR>> discussion is not only on a
particular project,at the same time not to<BR>> appear to send wrong
connotations. We do not intend to cast aspersions on<BR>> any
personality.<BR>><BR>> Frankly, what we concerned with here and would
kindly request to be<BR>> addressed, is the tendency by different govt.
depts to assume "a go alone"<BR>> approach on matters that involve a lot of
stakeholders in different sectors<BR>> nationally,only for such non
consultative projects to hit several "dead<BR>> ends" be declared
non-starters with huge cost ramifications, wastage and<BR>> credibility -
At best they become "white elephants". Enough of these dot our<BR>>
national landscape, and it's just so saddening that we never seem to
learn.<BR>><BR>> There are very valid reasons for engaging, to consult
widely. Sometimes, it<BR>> is a good way to get a "Reality check" before
jumping.<BR>><BR>> As far as ICT is concerned, tools, brain resources to
tap from and good will<BR>> are widely available. We can ensure we make
effort to have things done<BR>> right.<BR>><BR>> Possibly if all
could adopt an "open door" policy, and engage just as you<BR>> yourself
have made effort to, then we would make a lot of progress.<BR>><BR>>
Just a thought.<BR>><BR>> Regards,<BR>> Harry<BR>><BR>><BR>>
-----Original Message-----<BR>> From: <A
href="mailto:bitange@jambo.co.ke">bitange@jambo.co.ke</A> [mailto:<A
href="mailto:bitange@jambo.co.ke">bitange@jambo.co.ke</A>]<BR>> Sent:
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 10:09 PM<BR>> To: <A
href="mailto:harry@comtelsys.co.ke">harry@comtelsys.co.ke</A><BR>> Cc:
KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<BR>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Ongeri Hurray
on ICT Bus<BR>><BR>> KIE is doing a great job on education content
development. We have several<BR>> joint initiatives. Next week
March 29 -31 we have a major e-learning<BR>> conference to showcase local
digital content. You are all welcome.<BR>><BR>> We shall make
great progress if we begin by asking rather than complaining.<BR>>
Development is largely thinking positive and taking risk in good
faith.<BR>><BR>> Regards<BR>><BR>> Ndemo.<BR>> Sent from my
BlackBerryR<BR>><BR>> -----Original Message-----<BR>> From: "Harry
Delano" <<A
href="mailto:harry@comtelsys.co.ke">harry@comtelsys.co.ke</A>><BR>>
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:17:22<BR>> To: <<A
href="mailto:bitange@jambo.co.ke">bitange@jambo.co.ke</A>><BR>> Cc:
KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<<A
href="mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke">kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke</A>><BR>>
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Ongeri Hurray on ICT Bus<BR>><BR>><BR>> If I
would look at it from another angle, I suppose also and I will keep on<BR>>
insisting - Let us please ensure for grand projects such as this that
will<BR>> impact on the nation, we develop a Multistakeholder approach,
consult widely<BR>> and sell the idea and also listen to other ideas out
there,then settle on<BR>> the best - in terms of feasibility,impact and
cost effectiveness.<BR>><BR>> I think while it is good to initiate good
projects that stand to benefit the<BR>> nation, it will be prudent also to
develop a model that will ensure all<BR>> angles of such projects are
covered right through from the point of<BR>> incubation to implementation.
We are accustomed now to "Surprise projects"<BR>> when least expected,
which fade off as soon as they are mooted.<BR>><BR>> While we on this
topic, I posted earlier this morning an initiative by the<BR>> Ministry of
Education to digitalize the Academic curriculum in schools. For<BR>>
instance in this case, is the ministry of ICT Involved? What about
other<BR>> stakeholder...? What would this portend - especially for
Educational<BR>> Material /curriculum Publishers, who may lose a market
share in the<BR>> education sector?<BR>> How feasible is it? What
is<BR>> the impact of the huge digital divide at present on such an
initiative? What<BR>> about broadband? Shouldn't we address this
first..?<BR>><BR>> Certainly a lot of questions..I think it would be
advisable for the govt.<BR>> organs to engage far &
wide..<BR>><BR>> Harry<BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>>
-----Original Message-----<BR>> From: kictanet-bounces+harry=<A
href="http://comtelsys.co.ke" target=_blank>comtelsys.co.ke</A>@<A
href="http://lists.kictanet.or.ke"
target=_blank>lists.kictanet.or.ke</A><BR>> [mailto:<A
href="mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Bharry">kictanet-bounces+harry</A>=<A
href="http://comtelsys.co.ke" target=_blank>comtelsys.co.ke</A>@<A
href="http://lists.kictanet.or.ke" target=_blank>lists.kictanet.or.ke</A>]
On<BR>> Behalf Of <A
href="mailto:crystal@voicesofafrica.org">crystal@voicesofafrica.org</A><BR>>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 7:29 PM<BR>> To: <A
href="mailto:harry@comtelsys.co.ke">harry@comtelsys.co.ke</A><BR>> Cc:
KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<BR>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Ongeri Hurray
on ICT Bus<BR>><BR>> That is precisely my arguement for using those
funds for training centers<BR>> and Rural Internet Kiosks. These are
designed to teach people computer and<BR>> Internet skills. The people who
are trained can then working in the schools,<BR>> clinics, and other areas
where ICTs can be used for development. Education<BR>> must be viewed
holistically to encompass the whole society not simply school<BR>> children
who can occassionally board the bus. In addition these projects are<BR>>
financially self sustaining after implementation and prove much needed<BR>>
employment.<BR>><BR>> Let us consider the long term ramifications of our
investments and ensure<BR>> that we get the maximum impact. It is easier
said than done, but if we do<BR>> not begin the journey it will never be
done.<BR>><BR>> Blessings,<BR>><BR>> Crystal<BR>> Sent from my
BlackBerryR<BR>><BR>> -----Original Message-----<BR>> From: <A
href="mailto:bitange@jambo.co.ke">bitange@jambo.co.ke</A><BR>> Date: Wed,
24 Mar 2010 19:15:50<BR>> To: <<A
href="mailto:crystal@voicesofafrica.org">crystal@voicesofafrica.org</A>><BR>>
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<<A
href="mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke">kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke</A>><BR>>
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Ongeri Hurray on ICT Bus<BR>><BR>>
Robert,<BR>> Things are not as easy as you write here. Today in Kenya
you cannot try to<BR>> do anything without taking into account of regional
interests. I hope you<BR>> are watching the constitutional process
and the regional emotions.<BR>> Imagine if we were to start with schools in
the ASAL region promising to<BR>> cover the entire country in the next five
years. Consider that Ministry of<BR>> Education does not have
adequate number of teachers as we speak yet you will<BR>> need at least one
computer teacher in the 20,000 primary schools and 9,000<BR>> secondary
schools.<BR>><BR>> If we need to close the digital divide, we all must
change. We must for<BR>> example begin volunteering to teach both the
students and the unemployed<BR>> youth computers. By so doing, you
will one day live to say what you did for<BR>> your country. Like it
is said "it is easier said than done".<BR>><BR>>
Regards<BR>><BR>><BR>>
Ndemo.<BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>><BR>>> Hi,<BR>>><BR>>>
It seems that some sanity is coming into the education realm with the
Hon.<BR>>> Minister Dr. Ongeri canceling the proposed ICT Bus project, I
believe<BR>>> once bitten twice shy.<BR>>><BR>>> The project
was to cost Kes. 1.2 B with each bus costing Kes. 7<BR>>> Million
which equates to 171 buses that is roughly 24 buses per<BR>>> province
this was surely another scan in the making. I remember the<BR>>>
MP of<BR>> Kisumu Hon.<BR>>> Shabbir raising the issue of the buses
and getting dismissed as a self<BR>>> seeking technology Neanderthal,
lets hope this is the beginning of<BR>>> sanity in the ICT arena, but if
I was you I wouldn't hold my breath.<BR>>><BR>>> I suspect that
the concept of mobile computer labs was a thinking from<BR>>> the mobile
library project but someone forgot that with a library the<BR>>> books
are left behind.<BR>>><BR>>> With Kes 7 million we could do much
more than just a single bus with<BR>>> 20 computer that requires a
driver, insurance, service, generators,<BR>>> and many other
thinks.<BR>>><BR>>> Here is my suggestion on how the 7 million
could be better utilised to<BR>>> meet the
objectives.<BR>>><BR>>> - 20% to be used for physical facilities
(stone & mortar) - Kes. 1.4 M<BR>>> - This can build 150 sq m of
classroom space inclusive of electrical<BR>>> wiring & burger
proofed windows. An average computer lab is 15 sq m<BR>>> which means we
can build 10 labs and each can accommodate 20<BR>>> screens/pcs.
We could build even more labs if the Ministry if Housing<BR>>>
provided the interlocking soil block making machines<BR>>><BR>>> -
30% to be used for provision of power to the lab - Kes. 2.1
million<BR>>> we which we need to provide sufficient power. The
computers will need<BR>>> to be low power consumers therefore we use TFT
screens and cpu sharing<BR>>> devices that allow 1 computer to be used
simultaneously by 4 or more<BR>> students.<BR>>> With this our power
requirement for each lab would be below 1,000 VA<BR>>> which can easily
be supplied by a few solar panels and a battery bank.<BR>>><BR>>>
- 20% for the actual hardware - Kes. 1.4 M - DC powered computers,<BR>>>
printers and GSM modem with a good proxy server to provide local
caching.<BR>>> This will also include structured cabling which will be
done by the<BR>>> graduats of the kazi kwa Vijani initiative where they
will have been<BR>>> offered technical training.<BR>>><BR>>>
- 20% teacher training - Kes. 1.4 M, even if we have them
certified<BR>>> in ICDL we shall be able to train 66 teachers which
would provide<BR>>> enough computer teachers.<BR>>><BR>>> -
10% well I leave you to decide what to do with that, note that
there<BR>>> are no recurrent costs such as drivers, diesel, electricity
costs (God<BR>>> does not charge for solar,
yet).<BR>>><BR>>> The 10 labs can be used by the schools during
the day and could be<BR>>> made available to the community in the
evenings and as digital<BR>>> villages over the weekends where content
can be generated, yes local<BR>>> content (ask me for
details).<BR>>><BR>>> Now that I have spend the equivalent of 1
bus to create 10 centers why<BR>>> won't we actually do this, because I
did not factor in the feasibility<BR>>> study costs, 30%, seminars and
workshops 50%, sitting allowances 20%<BR>>> and well nothing else to
include as the preliminary costs have already<BR>>> consumed the 7
million.<BR>>><BR>>> Ongeri hurray but lets hope the money will
not go to drinking water<BR>>> and writing materials for a bonding
session.<BR>>><BR>>>
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