The ICT ecosystem in Kenya

The role of SafaricomPresention by: Evans J. Nyagah

SafaricomMarch 31, 2010

Weight 1440 kg 1720 kg 1628 kg 1510 kg

Max speed 147mph 143 mph 146 mph 150 mph

0-60 mph 7.3 secs 8.0 secs 6.8 secs 7.6 secs

Fuel economy 28.5 mpg 24.8 mpg 22.7mpg 22.6mpg

Price 30,880 31,225 28,300 29,170

Engine 2793cc 24-Valve 2997cc 24-Valve 2967cc 24-Valve 2959cc 24-ValveSix-cylinder Six-cylinder Six-cylinder Six-cylinderVariable valve timing Variable valve timing variable valve timing variable inlet manifolding

and inlet manifolding

Power 198 bhp at 5500 rpm 218 bhp at 5800 rpm 240 bhp at 6800 rpm 226 bhp at 6200 rpm

Torque 207 lb ft at 3500 rpm 219 lb ft at 3800 rpm 221 lb ft at 4500 rpm 202 lb ft at 5000 rpm

Transmission Five-speed manual Five-speed auto Five-speed manual Six-speed manualRear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Front-wheel drive

Front MacPherson struts Double wishbones Double wishbones Double wishbonesSuspension Coil springs Coil springs Coil springs Coil springs

Anti-roll bar Anti-roll bar Anti-roll bar Anti-roll bar

Model A Model B Model C Model D

Alfa 166 3.0 V6 24V BMW 528i SE Lexus GS300 Sport Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6

Price 30,880 31,225 28,300 29,170

Engine 2793cc 24-Valve 2997cc 24-Valve 2967cc 24-Valve 2959cc 24-ValveSix-cylinder Six-cylinder Six-cylinder Six-cylinderVariable valve timing Variable valve timing variable valve timing variable inlet manifolding

and inlet manifolding

Power 198 bhp at 5500 rpm 218 bhp at 5800 rpm 240 bhp at 6800 rpm 226 bhp at 6200 rpm

Torque 207 lb ft at 3500 rpm 219 lb ft at 3800 rpm 221 lb ft at 4500 rpm 202 lb ft at 5000 rpm

Transmission Five-speed manual Five-speed auto Five-speed manual Six-speed manualRear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive Front-wheel drive

Weight 1440 kg 1720 kg 1628 kg 1510 kg

Max speed 147mph 143 mph 146 mph 150 mph

0-60 mph 7.3 secs 8.0 secs 6.8 secs 7.6 secs

Fuel economy 28.5 mpg 24.8 mpg 22.7mpg 22.6mpg

Kenya:Well Positioned for Growth

East Africa most Developed country GDP Growth

5% in 2009 compared to 3.7% in 2008 Despite the Global

Financial crisis

GDP per Capita

Demographic Slowdown from 3% currently to 1.7% in 2018 will increase GDP/capita to 2,783

compared to 904$ currently

Investments

World Bank’s RCI Program

Kenya is to tap International Financial markets and fund long term projects

Ties with China well for Trade and investment

One of the most Diversified Economy in sub Saharan Africa

Business Friendly Environment Member of WTO since 1995 Strong Macroeconomic Performance

during recent years Vision 2030: To Be a competitive

economy with a high quality of life

64% of the population ages Between 0-24 years will boost Private Consumption

Source: Economist Intelligent Unit, 2008, BMI Q1 2009

Kenya:Well Positioned for Growth

Kenya Enters the Top 10 Reformers for “Ease of Doing Business”

Bulgaria

China

Kenya

Colombia

Georgia

Macedonia, FYR

Ghana

Croatia

Egypt

Dealing withLicenses

EmployingWorkers

RegisteringProperty

GettingCredit

ProtectingInvestors

PayingTaxes

Trading AcrossBorders

EnforcingContracts

Closing aBusinessEconomy

The Top 10 Reformers in 2006/2007

Source: World Bank Group, “Doing Business 2008”

Starting aBusiness

Saudi Arabia

Kenya is working hard on becoming a Friendly and Safe place for Businesses

Kenya Vision 2030: Framework

Vision

Strategy

Plans and Implementation

Tourism Agriculture Trade Manufacturing BPO Financial

Education & training Health Water & Sanitation Environment Housing and

urbanisation Gender, youth and

vulnerable groups Equity and poverty

elimination

Rule of Law Electoral and political

processes democracy and Public

Service Delivery Transparency and

accountability Security, peace-

building and conflict management

Creation of a “Vision Delivery Commission” to be housed in the Presidents’ office

Develop five year medium term plans for the realization of the vision

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EconomicTo maintain a sustained economic growth of 10% p.a. over the next 25 years

SocialA just and cohesive society enjoying equitable social development in a clean and secure environment

PoliticalAn issue-based, people-centered, result-oriented, and accountable democratic political

Overarching VisionA globally competitive andprosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030

Source: McKenzie & Company

ICT Medium Term Plan (2008-2012) Vision Statement Kenya Becomes an Information and Knowledge-Based Society

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Mission Statement To Provide information and communication based solutions and ensure the availability of efficient reliable and affordable ICT services countrywide

Expand infrastructure with the aim of making Kenya the ICT hub of Africa;

Develop Rural ICT Centers to promote awareness of technologythroughout the country;

Revamp and extend e-government throughput the country to ensure exemplary service delivery to citizens;

Encourage ICT entrepreneurship while discouraging a culture of dependency and unsustainable projects and programs

Market Kenya as the preferred destination for BPO

Global (Growth) Competitiveness Index

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

ICT Usage Index

Infrastructure LeadershipEffective ICT Drives Productivity

110+ Countries

6

5

4

3

2

1

7

India France

JapanCanada

Germany

Russia

Egypt

UAE

U.K.

Brazil

Italy

Mexico

SwedenU.S.

Source: The Global Information Technology Report 2007–2008 (World Economic Forum), The Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008 (World Economic Forum)

Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

Kenya

South Africa

IndividualsBusinessGovernment

Consumer ICT Adoption Is Currently LowPopulation 38.5M

Fixed Phone Line Penetration 0.3%

Mobile Penetration(Accounts) 38.9%

PC Penetration 2.1%

Internet Users 1%

0%Broadband Penetration

Source: EIU. Point Topic, BQS Team Analysis, 2008

38.5MPopulation

0.3%Fixed Phone Line Penetration

38.9%MobilePenetration

2.1%PCPenetration

1%InternetUsers

<5%Broadband Penetration

State Of The Art Submarine Cable Systems EASSY-TEAMS-SECOM: Connecting East Africa

2009The Submarine cables are fully integrated multi-technology networks. They are an undersea fiber optic cable that will link the countries of East Africa to the rest of the world.

Bring the power of high speed, high bandwidth connectivity to Africa. Contribute towards the macro socio -economic development of the region. (GDP $120B). Will dramatically reduce access costs, thus driving demand (250 M people connected by EAASY)Meet telecommunication needs of high bandwidth users Expansion in Inter-Africa trade facilitated by better communication in the region

Advantages and Benefits of the System :

Safaricom’s SuperHighway

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Safaricom’s contribution

Success stories