February 2012 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Science hack day
by Imelda Mueni 13 Feb '12

13 Feb '12

http://sciencehackdaynairobi.eventbrite.com/

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Numb3rs' description of IRC
by Joseph Wayodi 12 Feb '12

12 Feb '12

Check out Numb3rs' description of IRC: < http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2rGTXHvPCQ<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2rGTXHvPCQ&feature=player_embedded>>. Super cool! lol

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orange modem settings
by Mark Mwangi 11 Feb '12

11 Feb '12

Have these changed? Can't connect on my unlocked safaricom modem *99# doesn't work works fine on my phone. -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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MPESA v2.5.4 ?
by Kigunda Mbogo 11 Feb '12

11 Feb '12

ideas worth spreading... imagine of MPESA solution road-map with features such as: - 'forex' for buying, selling, withdrawing, and depositing in foreign currencies such as USD, EUR, and AUD), - 'locex' for buying, selling, and transferring to local currencies such 'YU Cash, Airtel Money, and Orange Money,' - 'clearing-house' kind-of between mobile operators (wholesales settlement) - interest earning kind of deposit accounts - interest earning kind of loan accounts - yaani siwezi kopa credo kwa mpesa, haki hawata-throw away my SIM card, after money is dispensed. - main and dedicated accounts - read child-accounts or several wallets / envelops depending on how you assign your budgets. - monthly statements. What is your opinion? add to or delete from the list.

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Web design job
by victor yegon 11 Feb '12

11 Feb '12

Hey guys am a web developer any one got a position out there kindly consider thanks in advance -- Regards Yegon Victor Web Specialist/Internet Consultant Salient Technologies LTD http://salient.co.ke/ http://meter-reading.co.ke

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PRSP registration
by m mugo 10 Feb '12

10 Feb '12

Hello guys. Can someone give me an indicative cost of getting licensed as a PRSP by CCK? Offlist maybe.... Just found out today that Mobile Operators have a requirement that they only give short code services to PRSPs which I think is kinda similar to KENIC's requirement that you be in their approved 'dealers' list before you can register a domain. Mugo

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Re: [Skunkworks] Internet Traffic monitoring tool
by georgekamotho＠drivehq.com 10 Feb '12

10 Feb '12

Its really simple,get a linux box(firewall) it can do all that ,because am guesing that your router might nt be a cisco so this would be the easiest . You dont have to buy a new comp as long as you have one powerful machine ,then you can install the linux software and configure it accordingly. Bt if u have never configured one ,i suggest u get some one who can and that will help you,because he will show you how to use it. --From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke --To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke --Date: 2/10/2012 3:26:56 AM --Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Internet Traffic monitoring tool Hi If you plan to control the Internet traffic then we talk of a proxy there, an example is as indicated here which is squid. With squid you can control, block or restirct per sites or even the machine. Incase you need to monitor Internet utilization then you consider implementing tools like cacti (my preference). Hope answered you. ./Yastlabs On 02/10/2012 01:39 PM, Shadrack Mwaniki wrote: I am using a router From: "georgekamotho(a)drivehq.com" <georgekamotho(a)drivehq.com> To: skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke; skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke; shadrack_mwaniki(a)yahoo.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 12:37 PM Subject: RE:Re: [Skunkworks] Internet Traffic monitoring tool It depend what terminal equipment you are using? what terminal equipment are you using? Firewall or router? --From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke --To: shadrack_mwaniki@yahoo.com,skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke --Date: 2/10/2012 12:23:24 AM --Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Internet Traffic monitoring tool Squid? On 10 February 2012 10:45, Shadrack Mwaniki <<a href="mailto:shadrack_mwaniki@yahoo.com" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:shadrack_mwaniki@yahoo.com" rel="nofollow" moz-do-not-send="true">shadrack_mwaniki(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Greetings to all skunks, Which is the best open source/ freeware for internet traffic monitoring and control for a LAN with about 50 computers? Need to be able to block some machines from access to internet and restrict access to some sites? Regards Shad From: Brian L <<a href="mailto:lusiola@gmail.com" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:lusiola@gmail.com" rel="nofollow" moz-do-not-send="true">lusiola(a)gmail.com > To: skunkworks <<a href="mailto:skunkworks@my.co.ke" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:skunkworks@my.co.ke" rel="nofollow" moz-do-not-send="true">skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>; Skunkworks forum <<a href="mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke" target="_blank" ymailto="mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke" rel="nofollow" moz-do-not-send="true">skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 10:35 AM Subject: [Skunkworks] SMART TV shut down Greetings OK, I'm not in Nairobi currently in the bundus, can anyone confirm this. Just seen an article on todays Daily Nation Newspaper Zuqka page 10. Honestly I am not surprised. At one point in August last year, I went to their offices to purchase a decoder with cash in hand, I was told to return the following day. Definitely I didn't take them seriously after this event. Glad I didn't buy their locked DVB-T1 equipment. Oh yah and another victory for DSTV through GOTV. Remember the ghost that is GTV. Cheers -- Lusiola Brian |3 R 1 /-\ |\| _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke ---- Thanks and Regards George kamotho Account Manager, 6th Floor Embankment Plaza, Upperhill,Nairobi, Cell Phone Number:0734925346, E-Mail:george.kamotho@swiftglobal.co.ke Direct Line:020-6921000 ------------------------- Online Storage & Sharing, Online Backup, FTP / Email Server Hosting and More. Drive Headquarters. Top quality services designed for business! Sign up free at: www.DriveHQ.com. _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke ---- Thanks and Regards George kamotho Account Manager, 6th Floor Embankment Plaza, Upperhill,Nairobi, Cell Phone Number:0734925346, E-Mail:george.kamotho@swiftglobal.co.ke Direct Line:020-6921000 ------------------------- Online Storage & Sharing, Online Backup, FTP / Email Server Hosting and More. Drive Headquarters. Top quality services designed for business! Sign up free at: www.DriveHQ.com .

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Fwd: IT & Project Manager Positions
by Robert Kuria 10 Feb '12

10 Feb '12

Good people, ** I am urgently looking to fill the positions below for a leading multinational in the logistics space. **** ** ** *1.PROJECT MANAGER-CENTRAL AFRICA* Reporting to the Central Africa IT Lead, the major role of the incumbent will be to take responsibility for delivering IT projects, by applying IT management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to ensure delivery within scope, budget and timelines to the business units.**** * * *Key Accountabilities:* · Assist with the deployment of IT Project Delivery tools, methodologies and standards**** · Build strong working relationships with business unit teams**** · Support the IT Program Leads in leading the project management process for potential new business**** · Steer large IT projects to completion by maintaining project plan, time scales, resource management and budget control**** · Support project management activity for new business initiatives to achieve customer and business strategy goals and targets**** · Deployment and continual assessment of project delivery tools, methodologies and standards in line with global policy**** · Manage and development of project resources **** · Coach and mentor a motivated Project Delivery Team and establish an effective communicative structure**** · Contribute to the improving of country business unit profitability**** ** ** *Knowledge and Experience:* · Minimum 3-5 years experience within IT with a minimum 3 years experience in project delivery experience**** · University Degree in a business related field or relevant education and work experience in Project Delivery**** · Strong analytical skills with excellent project management skills and budgeting control skills**** · Business and process acumen**** · Exemplary resource planning and management skills**** · Customer Focused and self driven**** · Effective communication and negotiation skills**** ** ** *2.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER – KENYA* Reporting to the Country Manager and the Regional IT Lead, the major role of the incumbent will be to take accountability for delivering IT services to the business units in the country, achieve customer satisfaction through IT and provide leadership to the country IT teams.**** ** ** *Key Accountabilities:* · Define the country’s IT strategy and its implementation according to the company’s global IT strategy.**** · Contribute to the business’ direction and strategies through effective management of IT services and solutions to ensure product and service quality.**** · Attendance and contribution at Business Management meetings while establishing regular reviews with team leads to ensure full transparency of IT efforts and costs.**** · Manage the IT budget and ensure activities are aligned with the goals and priorities of the business unit.**** · Ensure effective delivery of quality IT projects on time and within budget.**** · Manage the run of local applications in support of business needs and ensure support to achieve maximum customer satisfaction.**** · Provide effective IT support to business development function and ensure value add contribution and accuracy of information and costings.**** · Implementation of IT business development process and tools, while providing IT account management for country customers.**** · Create strong relationships at local-regional-global level to ensure maximum leverage of resources and solutions to support local initiatives.*** * · Develop and maintain a motivated IT team of competent managers and staff.* *** · Liaise with Regional IT Lead to determine the function’s organizational structure, roles, critical success factors and goals.**** ** ** *Knowledge and Experience:* · Minimum 8-10 years experience within IT at a senior level in a service oriented business (Logistics/ Supply chain, Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Automotive Sector)**** · Experience in Business Process Engineering **** · Commendable track record of IT project delivery, customer account management, budget management and staff management**** · Good understanding of IT support, design, delivery methodologies, feasibility and management solutions in their industry of expertise**** · University Degree in a business related field or relevant education and work experience in Logistic/Supply Chain Sector**** · Strategic thinker, with strong analytical skills **** · Business and process acumen with entrepreneurship skills**** · Exemplary resource planning and management skills**** -Customer Focused and self driven**** · Effective communication and negotiation skills**** ** ** send CVs to: ali(a)hussein.me.ke NB: don't send me your cvs all question should be directed to *Ali Hussein|Managing Partner* * *Telemedia Africa Azania Technology Group**** Chaka Court, Argwings Kodhek Road**** P O Box 14556-00100**** +254 773/713 601113**** *Nairobi, Kenya* ** ** ** ** Twitter: @AliHKassim**** Skype: abu-jomo**** ** ** "You generally hear that what a man doesn't know doesn't hurt him, but in business what a man doesn't know does hurt.". - E. St. Elmo Lewis, member, Advertising Hall of Fame**** ** ** -- Kind Regards, Robert Kuria.

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Re: [Skunkworks] Internet Traffic monitoring tool
by georgekamotho＠drivehq.com 10 Feb '12

10 Feb '12

It depend what terminal equipment you are using? what terminal equipment are you using? Firewall or router? --From: skunkworks-bounces(a)lists.my.co.ke --To: shadrack_mwaniki@yahoo.com,skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke --Date: 2/10/2012 12:23:24 AM --Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] Internet Traffic monitoring tool Squid? On 10 February 2012 10:45, Shadrack Mwaniki <<a href="mailto:shadrack_mwaniki@yahoo.com">shadrack_mwaniki(a)yahoo.com> wrote: Greetings to all skunks, Which is the best open source/ freeware for internet traffic monitoring and control for a LAN with about 50 computers? Need to be able to block some machines from access to internet and restrict access to some sites? Regards Shad From: Brian L <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:lusiola@gmail.com">lusiola(a)gmail.com > To: skunkworks <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:skunkworks@my.co.ke">skunkworks(a)my.co.ke>; Skunkworks forum <<a target="_blank" href="mailto:skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke">skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke > Sent: Friday, February 10, 2012 10:35 AM Subject: [Skunkworks] SMART TV shut down Greetings OK, I'm not in Nairobi currently in the bundus, can anyone confirm this. Just seen an article on todays Daily Nation Newspaper Zuqka page 10. Honestly I am not surprised. At one point in August last year, I went to their offices to purchase a decoder with cash in hand, I was told to return the following day. Definitely I didn't take them seriously after this event. Glad I didn't buy their locked DVB-T1 equipment. Oh yah and another victory for DSTV through GOTV. Remember the ghost that is GTV. Cheers -- Lusiola Brian |3 R 1 /-\ |\| _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke ---- Thanks and Regards George kamotho Account Manager, 6th Floor Embankment Plaza, Upperhill,Nairobi, Cell Phone Number:0734925346, E-Mail:george.kamotho@swiftglobal.co.ke Direct Line:020-6921000 ------------------------- Online Storage & Sharing, Online Backup, FTP / Email Server Hosting and More. Drive Headquarters. Top quality services designed for business! Sign up free at: www.DriveHQ.com .

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SMART TV shut down
by Brian L 10 Feb '12

10 Feb '12

Greetings OK, I'm not in Nairobi currently in the bundus, can anyone confirm this. Just seen an article on todays Daily Nation Newspaper Zuqka page 10. Honestly I am not surprised. At one point in August last year, I went to their offices to purchase a decoder with cash in hand, I was told to return the following day. Definitely I didn't take them seriously after this event. Glad I didn't buy their locked DVB-T1 equipment. Oh yah and another victory for DSTV through GOTV. Remember the ghost that is GTV. Cheers -- Lusiola Brian |3 R 1 /-\ |\|

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