For the first time, Kenya is conducting a comprehensive internet users
census. <br><br>Two professors and one engineer are overseeing the study whose
findings shall constitute the baseline users data for assessing usage
trends. The statistics are expected to be published in January 2007 by
the CCK.<br><br>The "Alex" mentioned in section 2.0 of the Director General's speech, "The paper from Alex is too general. His input is however covered under comments and discussions below." is this Alex; pleased to have been involved and is ready, willing, and able continue contributing to this process.
<br><br>-----------------------<br>[Source: <<a href="http://www.cck.go.ke/html/news.asp?newsid=196&area=new">http://www.cck.go.ke/html/news.asp?newsid=196&area=new</a> >]<br><br>CCK Commissions Internet Study
<br><br><div>CCK has commissioned a study on the local Internet sub-sector to establish reasons behind the low service penetration and usage.</div>
<div>The study will also propose mechanisms of revamping the Internet
sub-sector and encouraging service penetration to rural areas....<br><br>....The failure of liberalization to spur growth in the sub-sector has
thrown the Commission back to the drawing board, prompting the
engagement of a consultant to carry out a comprehensive market analysis
of the local Internet sub-sector....<br><br><<a href="http://www.cck.go.ke/html/news.asp?newsid=196&area=new">http://www.cck.go.ke/html/news.asp?newsid=196&area=new</a> > <br> </div>-- <br>Alex Gakuru<br><br>