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

Affordable Access everywhere has been one of my passions, with USF at the
center has been one of my favorite passions, so I would feel cheated if I
did not weigh in on this juicy debate.

From previous CA responses, they have two priority areas; and not just the
schools.
1. Educational broadband, where 600 out of 896 secondary schools have been
connected. That means 296 schools are yet to be connecting in this phase.
This may mean many things which I will not attempt to guess. Probably there
is a next phase where more schools, hospitals, public areas, etc will be
connected.
2. USF voice infrastructure project where 3G voice and data was taken to 62
locations. Another 129 locations will be connected in the next phase

Here is a link to that communication:
lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/2019-April/034423.html

______________________
Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya
www.linkedin.com/in/mwendwa-kivuva

On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 at 09:29, Twahir Hussein Kassim via kictanet <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Thanks Bwana Wambua, looking forward to that. God bless.
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 12, 2019, 9:03 AM Wambua, Christopher via kictanet <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Kanini
>>
>> We are updating the information on USF-projects and shall have it
>> uploaded onto the website as soon as possible.
>>
>> 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
>>
>> [image: Description: Description:
>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/mail.png]*[email protected]
>> <[email protected]> *[image: Description: Description:
>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/facebook.png]Communications
>> Authority of Kenya <www.facebook.com/CAOKenya?ref=hl> [image:
>> Description: Description:
>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/twitter.png]ca_kenya
>> [image: Description: Description:
>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/web.png]www.ca.go.ke
>> <www.ca.go.ke/>
>>
>>
>> [image: Description: Description:
>> http://digital.scanad.com/signature/banner.jpg]
>>
>> From: kictanet <[email protected]>
>> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <[email protected]>
>> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <[email protected]>
>> Date: Thursday, 12 September 2019 at 07:39
>> To: Christopher Wambua <[email protected]>
>> Cc: kanini mutemi <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Two videos on Network Coverage in Bungoma and
>> Kitui Counties, and in Turkana and Marsabit
>>
>> Also looking for full data on the utilization of the USF beyond this
>> project and the results of the 2016 ICT Gap Study. Would appreciate if CA
>> would share these resources. Information on the website is scanty.
>>
>> On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 at 01:52, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <
>> [email protected]> 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. *
>>> 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
>>> <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
>>>
>>>
>>> ———————————————————————————-
>>>
>>> *Grace Githaiga*
>>>
>>> Twitter: @ggithaiga
>>>
>>> Skype: gracegithaiga
>>>
>>> Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/gracegithaiga
>>>
>>>
>>> .*..**the most important office in a democracy is the citizen. So, you
>>> see, that’s what our democracy demands. It needs you!—-Barrack Obama.*
>>>
>>> ——————————
>>> *From:* kictanet >>> [email protected]> on behalf of Twahir Hussein Kassim
>>> via kictanet <[email protected]>
>>> *Sent:* 11 September 2019 2:16 PM
>>> *To:* [email protected] <[email protected]>
>>> *Cc:* Twahir Hussein Kassim <[email protected]>
>>>
>>> *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
>>> <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
>>> <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 <
>>> [email protected]> 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, <
>>> [email protected]> 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
>>>
>>> [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
>>>
>>> [image: Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/mail.png]*[email protected]
>>> <[email protected]> *[image: Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/facebook.png]Communications
>>> Authority of Kenya <www.facebook.com/CAOKenya?ref=hl> [image:
>>> Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/twitter.png]ca_kenya
>>> [image: Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/web.png]www.ca.go.ke
>>> <www.ca.go.ke/>
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/signature/banner.jpg]
>>>
>>> From: Barrack Otieno <[email protected]>
>>> Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2019 at 08:40
>>> To: KICTAnet Discussions <[email protected]>
>>> Cc: Christopher Wambua <[email protected]>
>>> 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
>>>
>>> [image: Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/mail.png]*[email protected]
>>> <[email protected]> *[image: Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/facebook.png]Communications
>>> Authority of Kenya <www.facebook.com/CAOKenya?ref=hl> [image:
>>> Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/twitter.png]ca_kenya
>>> [image: Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/casignature/img/web.png]www.ca.go.ke
>>> <www.ca.go.ke/>
>>>
>>>
>>> [image: Description: Description:
>>> http://digital.scanad.com/signature/banner.jpg]
>>>
>>> From: kictanet <[email protected]>
>>> on behalf of KICTAnet Discussions <[email protected]>
>>> Reply-To: KICTAnet Discussions <[email protected]>
>>> Date: Thursday, 5 September 2019 at 12:06
>>> To: Christopher Wambua <[email protected]>
>>> Cc: Kivuva KictaNet <[email protected]>
>>> 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\”
>>>
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/pipermail/kictanet/2019-April/034462.html
>>>
>>> On Thu, Sep 5, 2019, 10:52 Barrack Otieno via kictanet <
>>> [email protected]> 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 <
>>> [email protected]> 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 <
>>> [email protected]> 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
>>>
>>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>>>
>>> Skype: abu-jomo
>>>
>>> LinkedIn: ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>>> <ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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 <
>>> [email protected]> 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 <[email protected]>
>>> 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
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>> —
>>> Barrack O. Otieno
>>> +254721325277
>>> +254733206359
>>> Skype: barrack.otieno
>>> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> kictanet mailing list
>>> [email protected]
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
>>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/info%40alyhussein.com
>>>
>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>
>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
>>> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> kictanet mailing list
>>> [email protected]
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
>>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/lizorembo%40gmail.com
>>>
>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>
>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
>>> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> kictanet mailing list
>>> [email protected]
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
>>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail.com
>>>
>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>
>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
>>> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> —
>>> Barrack O. Otieno
>>> +254721325277
>>> +254733206359
>>> Skype: barrack.otieno
>>> PGP ID: 0x2611D86A
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> kictanet mailing list
>>> [email protected]
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
>>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldafrica.com
>>>
>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>
>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
>>> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> kictanet mailing list
>>> [email protected]
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
>>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/otieno.barrack%40gmail.com
>>>
>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>
>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
>>> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> kictanet mailing list
>>> [email protected]
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
>>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/twahir%40hussein.me.ke
>>>
>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>
>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
>>> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> kictanet mailing list
>>> [email protected]
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
>>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>>>
>>> Unsubscribe or change your options at
>>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kaninimutemi%40gmail.com
>>>
>>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>>
>>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>>> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
>>> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>>
>> —
>> *Mercy Mutemi, Advocate*.
>>
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> kictanet mailing list
>> [email protected]
>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
>> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>>
>> Unsubscribe or change your options at
>> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/twahir%40hussein.me.ke
>>
>> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
>> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
>> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
>> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>>
>> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
>> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
>> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
>> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>>
> _______________________________________________
> kictanet mailing list
> [email protected]
> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet
> Twitter: http://twitter.com/kictanet
> Facebook: www.facebook.com/KICTANet/
>
> Unsubscribe or change your options at
> lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/kivuva%40transworldafrica.com
>
> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform
> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>
> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
> online that you follow in real life: respect people\’s times and bandwidth,
> share knowledge, don\’t flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
>

_______________________________________________
kictanet mailing list