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2008 Feasibility Study 2 Setup Platform for Data & Info Exchange 4 European Fruit & Vegetable Market
by Murigi Muraya 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/analysis/external/data-platform/full_report… Quite an interesting read considering what simple information systems can do to spare us much political heat in Kenya. The easier it is to steal, the more it happens. The less we can steal or lose (in wasted produce) the less we will fight. It is a very simple but profound truth. Anyways chapter 3 is what would interest most of us on this list. Section 3.6.1.1 -> HW & SW (in 2008) for a Data and Info Exchange spanning a couple of EU countries = about 85, 000 Euro's = KShs 8.5M 3.6.1.3 -> Initial investment to set up Platform (including SW, HW, Legal Stuff, Office Space etc) in 3 months (only) = 311,800 Euros = about KShs 32M 3.7 -> Economic Sustainability - Something that must be factored into any initiative. Labor costs would be about 57% of Total Annual Operational Costs (Table 3.6 on 81 of 136) = 571, 200 Euros =about KShs 57M In Kenya, labor costs would probably be less than KShs 30M (not factoring in corruption & ghost workers) Table 3.8 (page 82 of 136) - Annual Operational Costs (including Labor) = 901,628 Euros = about KShs 100M per annum. Can each ministry not spend about KShs 130M per year on at least one information system to spare us much theft & tribulation in our beloved Kenya? Could our almost 50 Ministries not use that KShs 7B to help Kenyans generate an additional KShs 70B per annum? If it is happening we would be grateful to have more details.

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Head of Networks and Infrastructure
by cellulant lists 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Cellulant Kenya is looking for a highly motivated, self driven and energetic Engineers to fill in the roles in the SOMI (Security/Support, Operations, Maintenance and Infrastructure) Department as The Head Of Networks and Infrastructure. He/She must be initiative willing to work at odd and long hours and deliver within strict time-lines. Role: Head of Networks and Infrastructure Responsibilities • Design and expand to scalable Networks. • Ensure Network security standards are adhered to in implementations and expansions. • Maintain Cellulant Networks. • Document and create new monitoring ways for Operation Hubs also improve current monitoring methods. • Administer Servers remotely. • Plan and design High Availability and Load balancing among servers. • Oversee and maintain smooth operations that meet tight SLA's. • Must be very good in LINUX administration REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelors’ degree in Computer or related field. • Experience in building secure and scalable Enterprise networks (preferably with Cisco certification ie CCNA, CCNP, CCSP) • Good and strong skills in Linux servers administration. • Good Knowledge in Software development cycles preferably in Java and php. • Experience with relational databases preferably MYSQL. • Understanding of information security Start : immediately Renumeration: Negotiable Closing date: 28th February 2009 Forward your CVs to techjobskenya(a)cellulant.com.

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The 2nd International Conference on M4D Mobile Communication Technology for Development M4D 2010
by Phares Kariuki 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

*The 2nd International Conference on M4D Mobile Communication Technology for Development M4D 2010* Pre-call M4D2010 *Welcome to M4D2010!* The 2nd International Conference on M4D - Mobile Communication Technology for Development The conference is the second international conference in M4D following the inaugural conference in Karlstad, Sweden in 2008 (http://m4d.humanit.org/) and M4D in East-Africa 2008 (http://m4d.kcl.co.ug/) The conference will be located in Kampala, Uganda in early November 2010. M4D2010 aims to provide a forum for researchers, practitioners and all those with interests in the use of Mobile Communication Technology for Development. M4D2010 will combine two days of plenary peer-reviewed paper sessions, with two days of workshops, panel sessions, discussion forums, and demos. M4D2010 will be one of the most exciting m4d events of 2010! *Important dates:* Submission deadline: 1 July 2010 Acceptance note: 31 August 2010 Final papers due: 30 September 2010 More information will follow shortly. Gudrun Wicander Conference Coordinator Gudrun.wicander(a)kau.se Centre for HumanIT http://www.humanit.org Karlstad University, Sweden www.kau.se

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does anyone else have this telkom's problem
by Logistik Creations 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Hi All, I have been having this problem of sending mail with my mail client. I am using telkom's network, so originally i thought my domains is pulling a first on me. On further checking, i realized that telkoms IP have been blacklisted. Now i am stuck with only email coming in but cannot send out. the IP's i have checked are as follows. PS this IP are assigned using DHCP: - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.211.36 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.209.198 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.209.204 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.210.112 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.210.181 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.211.14 - http://www.spamhaus.org/query/bl?ip=196.202.211.36 i am i the only one having this problem ama kuna other guys? LOL which other ISP's are there with little problems..... LOL

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by pithon kamau 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

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GPS coordinates confusion
by Dominic Munyi 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

HI, I need the following coordinates in a manner that G-earth can understand, N- 000 041 15.811, E - 0360 491 36.811 ………….(ddd0 mm1 ss.ss11) to something like: 0°31'50.51"N 36°17'3.15"E -- Warm regards, Dominic Munyi Kariithi Nyavu Solutions

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[OT]: Obtaining a DL in foreign country
by Tech List Kenya 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Hi guys, This is completely off-topic. Can a Kenyan working in a foreign country, say Uganda get a driving licence there? What is required? Is the DL valid in Kenya or does he have to go through the whole procedure again here? Will really appreciate your input. Thanx

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IBM conference [3 Attachments]
by Karimi 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Please see the attachments- each with the gist of the session. To answer some of your questions, the sessions are free but its on a first come basis. reach me on 0726 98 94 24 or 0710 230 630. Aswani __._,_.___ Attachment(s) from Oliver Aswani 3 of 3 Photo(s) [image: cio.jpg]<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> cio.jpg<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> [image: Full]<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> Full<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> [image: IBM]<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> IBM<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nazarenealumni/attachments/folder/1223721488/…> -- Service is working and giving, and not regretting the cost; Its knowing and understanding that no good deed will be lost. -Anon www.agloco.com/r/BBDH5175

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Qoute Request
by Paul Mathu 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

Hi Anyone who can give me a qoute on the following softwares; -1. Business-in-a-Box: Specifucations: • Bilingual Version ENGLISH/FRENCH • 1,200+English Document templates • 1,200+French Document templates • 15 user License • Instant download & Activation • Latest version, compatible with Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 2. Allweb menus professional Specifications • The Full designer’s Package of Latest version and full cross-browser support • With a single PC installation (1 license) • Unlimited domains/websites 3. Ms project Specifications • Control project work, • Control Schedule and finances, • Communicate project data. • Get started with the new Project. Get in touch -- Regards Mathu

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hp ml350 g2 series wanted
by Thuo Wilson 15 Feb '10

15 Feb '10

A friend of mine want this server. Let me know if you have.

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