To conclude, Innovate or Perish, is a simple rule of engagement.. I am working smart and making the margins I deserve, what is any ones problem?. My shareholders are happy, I am happy and the business will blossom. If we are complaining about Safcom, why are we silent about equity and other big players who have done extraordinary jobs to be where they are today. We should take pride in such and learn from them, the future is bright for those keeping an open mind. regards Oliver On Mon, Jun 21, 2010 at 2:42 PM, James K. Muturi <mutujam@hotmail.com>wrote:
I think you miss the point. CCK, a government entity, does not operate in a vacuum and consequently it may not necessarily be relied upon to always act in the interest of the common man. Case in point Safaricom was a bit unhappy about the new rules CCK put out, they made some noise and the rules were suspended pending revision. I would guess that is the power you have when you are the largest taxpayer. If you, as a smaller, taxpayer had similar concerns, it is highly unlikely that you would get a similar response on your pet issue. As proof of your ineffectiveness as a small taxpayer you can list from your own personal experience the effect of your complaints when you received less than satisfactory service from the government.
I think the only reason we may be discussing Safaricom's practices and not any other operator is because it has a dominant market position and consequently its moves must be watched or even regulated more closely to ensure it does not abuse this. It is common practice for companies with dominant market positions to drive competitors out of business and then hike the prices which does not do well for the common good. Yes, your fat dividend check will be used to buy airtime at ever increasing prices.
If I remember correctly, one of the core purposes of the CCK is to promote good and affordable service for all Kenya. I keep mentioning common good because Safaricom is a licensed user of a common resource. We as the people of Kenya, through CCK, decided that we want good and affordable service. I do not believe the aim is to regulate profit but to regulate abuse of a dominant market position so that we have a well functioning market where the best ideas win and not the ideas of the richest promoter.
In my view, the only way to promote good service is by having rules that promote competition vis-a-vis entrench market positions. So I think Safaricom has done a superb job in getting where it is nevertheless lets see how good they are if I can just move my number to whomever has the best service and also if I can call anyone regardless of network with no penalty. I think all operators will strive to provide the best service because that would be the only differentiator between them. Right now that is not the case.
James K. Muturi.
-------------------------------------------------- From: "Mark Mwangi" <mwangy@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 21, 2010 12:40 PM To: "Skunkworks Mailing List" <skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke> Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] SOMEONE STOP SAFARICOM BEFORE WE ALL GO OUT OFBUSINESS
I concur with Rad! Here . . . They may bully other players abit but so
would I if I worked hard to build a customer base that others are angling for whether my services are good or not. Tis the CCK's job to decide what's fair or not not up to a CEO and investors. This whining about them becoming big and doing what you wanted to do is rediculous. Learn from what they are doin and adapt it to your product / service and you will also be headed for billions. . I am a safaricom shareholder and user and I can't wait for more profit announcements , technology and great products.
On 6/21/10, Rad! <conradakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
Personally i am unsure whether to laugh or cry that we are at a stage where we are appealing to God, Government & humanity to punish a company for its success. It is like complaining that something should be done to contain 3M, General Electric, IKEA etc for their success. This is in no way, shape or form compatible with the spirit of entrepreneurship, free market and innovation.
Personally i think Safaricom can venture into selling slippers and beef is they are so inclined.
It would he a sad day indeed were this country to reach the conclusion that for us to succeed we must constrain others.
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