What's happening at Wananchi?
Whenever a company starts generating more press releases than product it's time to get worried. Seems to be the case at Wananchi (Sorry Riyaz, Ken et al) Apparently there's a top management shake-up which has seen several managers leave and Richard Bell is back (no comment). http://bit.ly/eigK5p Most worrying is Kui's article is a paragraph. "But the fibre project has now stalled, and Mr Bell said the firm has opened talks with a number of financiers to jump-start the project since a delay will allow its rivals to build market share at a time when the market has seen new entrants." I was sure these guys were swimming in money, Haiya -- [Asentric Consulting Ltd] "You don't build a business, you build people who build your business for you" - Brad Sugars
I love the Zuku fibre connection.....been a great experience since they replaced my router.....so im lucky i got it early? On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd < kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
Whenever a company starts generating more press releases than product it's time to get worried. Seems to be the case at Wananchi (Sorry Riyaz, Ken et al) Apparently there's a top management shake-up which has seen several managers leave and Richard Bell is back (no comment).
Most worrying is Kui's article is a paragraph.
"But the fibre project has now stalled, and Mr Bell said the firm has opened talks with a number of financiers to jump-start the project since a delay will allow its rivals to build market share at a time when the market has seen new entrants."
I was sure these guys were swimming in money, Haiya
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@Joram Why did they replace your router? On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:37 PM, Joram Mwinamo <joram.mwinamo@gmail.com>wrote:
I love the Zuku fibre connection.....been a great experience since they replaced my router.....so im lucky i got it early?
On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd < kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
Whenever a company starts generating more press releases than product it's time to get worried. Seems to be the case at Wananchi (Sorry Riyaz, Ken et al) Apparently there's a top management shake-up which has seen several managers leave and Richard Bell is back (no comment).
Most worrying is Kui's article is a paragraph.
"But the fibre project has now stalled, and Mr Bell said the firm has opened talks with a number of financiers to jump-start the project since a delay will allow its rivals to build market share at a time when the market has seen new entrants."
I was sure these guys were swimming in money, Haiya
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On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd < kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
Whenever a company starts generating more press releases than product it's time to get worried. Seems to be the case at Wananchi (Sorry Riyaz, Ken et al) Apparently there's a top management shake-up which has seen several managers leave and Richard Bell is back (no comment).
Most worrying is Kui's article is a paragraph.
"But the fibre project has now stalled, and Mr Bell said the firm has opened talks with a number of financiers to jump-start the project since a delay will allow its rivals to build market share at a time when the market has seen new entrants."
I was sure these guys were swimming in money, Haiya
Hi David, Swimming in money can lead to some money getting splashed out of the swimming pool too. Some can also be swallowed or just say "mismanaged". I think such is not the preserve of Wananchi only. It can affect any organization. Let's pray for Wananchi's continued presence in the market, otherwise other providers will simply make roast meat of us, given that the data market is where they are all headed! -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!
@ Joram .. are you experiencing downtime on your fibre when KPLC goes down.? Apart from that I agree with you. Great speeds. On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com>wrote:
On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd < kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
Whenever a company starts generating more press releases than product it's time to get worried. Seems to be the case at Wananchi (Sorry Riyaz, Ken et al) Apparently there's a top management shake-up which has seen several managers leave and Richard Bell is back (no comment).
Most worrying is Kui's article is a paragraph.
"But the fibre project has now stalled, and Mr Bell said the firm has opened talks with a number of financiers to jump-start the project since a delay will allow its rivals to build market share at a time when the market has seen new entrants."
I was sure these guys were swimming in money, Haiya
Hi David,
Swimming in money can lead to some money getting splashed out of the swimming pool too. Some can also be swallowed or just say "mismanaged". I think such is not the preserve of Wananchi only. It can affect any organization.
Let's pray for Wananchi's continued presence in the market, otherwise other providers will simply make roast meat of us, given that the data market is where they are all headed!
-- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!
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Initial Cisco router had firmware issues,kept switching on and off, new router (cisco owned company) is cool Dave im not experiencing downtimes when KPLC goes down, but our system doesnt have backup power so i wouldnt know if it keeps working On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 2:11 PM, Dave Kirirah <dave.kirirah@gmail.com>wrote:
@ Joram .. are you experiencing downtime on your fibre when KPLC goes down.? Apart from that I agree with you. Great speeds.
On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com>wrote:
On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd <kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
Whenever a company starts generating more press releases than product it's time to get worried. Seems to be the case at Wananchi (Sorry Riyaz, Ken et al) Apparently there's a top management shake-up which has seen several managers leave and Richard Bell is back (no comment).
Most worrying is Kui's article is a paragraph.
"But the fibre project has now stalled, and Mr Bell said the firm has opened talks with a number of financiers to jump-start the project since a delay will allow its rivals to build market share at a time when the market has seen new entrants."
I was sure these guys were swimming in money, Haiya
Hi David,
Swimming in money can lead to some money getting splashed out of the swimming pool too. Some can also be swallowed or just say "mismanaged". I think such is not the preserve of Wananchi only. It can affect any organization.
Let's pray for Wananchi's continued presence in the market, otherwise other providers will simply make roast meat of us, given that the data market is where they are all headed!
-- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!
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@ David, I realized that we do experience either downtime when KPLC goes down or at least greatly reduced speeds, hadn't figured out the link until now. Dunno what's up??? tony From: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of Joram Mwinamo Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:19 PM To: Skunkworks Mailing List Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] What's happening at Wananchi? Initial Cisco router had firmware issues,kept switching on and off, new router (cisco owned company) is cool Dave im not experiencing downtimes when KPLC goes down, but our system doesnt have backup power so i wouldnt know if it keeps working On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 2:11 PM, Dave Kirirah <dave.kirirah@gmail.com> wrote: @ Joram .. are you experiencing downtime on your fibre when KPLC goes down.? Apart from that I agree with you. Great speeds. On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote: On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd <kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote: Whenever a company starts generating more press releases than product it's time to get worried. Seems to be the case at Wananchi (Sorry Riyaz, Ken et al) Apparently there's a top management shake-up which has seen several managers leave and Richard Bell is back (no comment). http://bit.ly/eigK5p Most worrying is Kui's article is a paragraph. "But the fibre project has now stalled, and Mr Bell said the firm has opened talks with a number of financiers to jump-start the project since a delay will allow its rivals to build market share at a time when the market has seen new entrants." I was sure these guys were swimming in money, Haiya Hi David, Swimming in money can lead to some money getting splashed out of the swimming pool too. Some can also be swallowed or just say "mismanaged". I think such is not the preserve of Wananchi only. It can affect any organization. Let's pray for Wananchi's continued presence in the market, otherwise other providers will simply make roast meat of us, given that the data market is where they are all headed! -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!! _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24 <http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> &t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -- Direct your attention to the best... http://www.bigbang.co.ke/ _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24 <http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94> &t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke -- Sent from my Voice Recognition WatchC -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.
In any business model there are four components 1.Offer (Value Preposition) 2.Customer (customer segments,distribution channels and customer relationship) 3.Infrastructure (core capability and structures i.e organizational) 4.Finance (Revenue to support the business and revenue streams from customer) The problem with Wananchi they started with finances.....i.e is why David you are wondering why Wananchi is now broke. No matter how much money you have from financiers, there will come a time when they will want a return on investment and that is what is happening.Looking for more money will just make matters worse for Wananchi. Many companies when faced with this situation; sack senior managers....but that will not solve the problem.For Wananchi go back to basics and make use to the maximum on what you have currently. On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 3:19 PM, Anthony Olendo <teeolendo@gmail.com> wrote:
@ David, I realized that we do experience either downtime when KPLC goes down or at least greatly reduced speeds, hadn’t figured out the link until now… Dunno what’s up???
tony
*From:* skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Joram Mwinamo *Sent:* Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:19 PM *To:* Skunkworks Mailing List *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] What's happening at Wananchi?
Initial Cisco router had firmware issues,kept switching on and off, new router (cisco owned company) is cool
Dave im not experiencing downtimes when KPLC goes down, but our system doesnt have backup power so i wouldnt know if it keeps working
On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 2:11 PM, Dave Kirirah <dave.kirirah@gmail.com> wrote:
@ Joram .. are you experiencing downtime on your fibre when KPLC goes down.? Apart from that I agree with you. Great speeds.
On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo@gmail.com> wrote:
On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd < kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
Whenever a company starts generating more press releases than product it's time to get worried. Seems to be the case at Wananchi (Sorry Riyaz, Ken et al) Apparently there's a top management shake-up which has seen several managers leave and Richard Bell is back (no comment).
Most worrying is Kui's article is a paragraph.
"But the fibre project has now stalled, and Mr Bell said the firm has opened talks with a number of financiers to jump-start the project since a delay will allow its rivals to build market share at a time when the market has seen new entrants."
I was sure these guys were swimming in money, Haiya
Hi David,
Swimming in money can lead to some money getting splashed out of the swimming pool too. Some can also be swallowed or just say "mismanaged". I think such is not the preserve of Wananchi only. It can affect any organization.
Let's pray for Wananchi's continued presence in the market, otherwise other providers will simply make roast meat of us, given that the data market is where they are all headed!
-- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Damn!!
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-- Sent from my Voice Recognition Watch© -------------------------------------------------------------------- Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate,but that we are powerful beyond measure.It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us.There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.As we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear,our presence automatically liberates others.
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Joram Mwinamo -
Joseph McDonald -
Odhiambo Washington