Author Archives: rebecca

Part Two: ICT Board response to companies registry project

Posted on 18/05/2012 by rebecca

When I wrote the piece on 2010 completion of digitization and automation at companies registry, there was a lot of response, some emotional some not, I have just selected few that illustrate the depth of responses. Some took issue with … Continue reading →

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Background: Companies registry project

Posted on 18/05/2012 by rebecca

A week ago, I did a post on the companies registry project and how it had failed to yield expected results. You can read the post here. Read the comments section to get the reactions. For some people, its easier … Continue reading →

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Companies registry project cost 62 million, cant even search….

Posted on 10/05/2012 by rebecca

In September 2010, ICT Board announced that the Companies registry had been automated. You can read the update on ICT Board website. When I hear the word digitization, I think that the most basic functions will now be available at … Continue reading →

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What do you think of Tandaa content grants? (15 marks)

Posted on 10/05/2012 by rebecca

Since 2008, the government through the ICT Board has invested more than $ 6 million in local content generation and if you count the money for software and other services, then its $114 million, as part of the World Bank … Continue reading →

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Safaricom’s failure to invest in fiber may be slowing its competitiveness

Posted on 02/05/2012 by rebecca

When safaricom announced that they were not making money on some of the data subscriptions, the question on many people’s mind was “how, with all that money and infrastructure?” For others it may have been that Safaricom wants to milk … Continue reading →

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Safaricom discontinues unlimited internet

Posted on 27/04/2012 by rebecca

Few days ago, Safaricom CEO, Bob Collymore announced that the company discontinued its unlimited internet on the modems and handsets. What shocked was the announcement that the company is not making money from the unlimited data sales and usage. Collymore … Continue reading →

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CCK hosting its website abroad……

Posted on 20/04/2012 by rebecca

I have written so much about local hosting; why it should be promoted, the disappointment and double speak of government officials who say how the industry is growing yet they show lack of faith in the industry by outsourcing services … Continue reading →

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Joe Mucheru to head Google Kenya

Posted on 21/03/2012 by rebecca

Joe Mucheru is the new Google Kenya country lead, taking over from Olga Arara-Kimani. After overseeing the establishment and growth of Google in Africa, from single staff to 80, from one country to eight, Mucheru will now be concentrating his … Continue reading →

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Trouble at KENIC as 4th CEO in 5 years leaves

Posted on 19/03/2012 by rebecca

I have written so much about KENIC, the .ke country code Top Level Domain administrator that this post will have to be a short one you can read more here. David Wambua, the fourth CEO in five years has left, … Continue reading →

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Gina Din Exits Safaricom- Why I admire her business style

Posted on 19/03/2012 by rebecca

Last week, Gina Din Corporate Communications (GDCC) announced that it will not be pitching for Safaricom Public Relations (PR) tender. On twitter, there was so much talk of whether she was kicked out or decided not to renew, for me, … Continue reading →

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