CA takes ‘Kikao Kikuu’ Consumer ICT forum to Nakuru

By Elisha Kamau

ICT industry regulator, Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) yesterday held the second Consumer County ICT Forum in Nakuru. 

 

Dubbed Kikao Kikuu, the event held at Nakuru show ground, brought together consumers of communications services, mobile service providers, ICT equipment vendors, Nakuru County officials as well as other Government departments.

Speaking at the forum, Communications Authority of Kenya, Director General, Francis Wangusi noted, “We are delighted to be in Nakuru County, one of the fastest growing towns in Africa”. He reiterated the fact that ICTs have greatly transformed the way we interact and do business. “It is therefore imperative for us at the Communications Authority of Kenya to work closely with the County Governments in an effort to ensure that counties have access to affordable ICT services ultimately leads to the transformation of lives of the citizenry.”

On his part, Nakuru County Governor, His Excellency Kinuthia Mbugua was happy to host Kikao Kikuu in his County. He noted that the initiative by the Authority will provide consumers with valuable information which will enable them wisely make use of communications services. He highlighted the various ICT initiatives that his County was undertaking, “we are currently in the process of Automating revenue collection by building an electronic platform which will enable Nakuru residents get services wherever they are anytime.” In addition, he noted that they were establishing computer centers in all the sub-counties to facilitate access to ICT services.

Mutua Muthusi, Director Consumer & Public Affairs, Communications Authority of Kenya presents a gift to Nakuru County Governor Kinuthia Mbugua during a courtesy call at Nakuru County Governor's office in Nakuru County ahead of the second 'Kikao Kikuu' Consumer ICT county forum in Nakuru yesterday. The open forums will increase interaction with consumers on ICT services.

The interactive forums will be rolled out in phases across the counties over the next two years. After Nakuru, Kikao Kikuu will move to Nairobi and other counties.

Kikao Kikuu is part of the Authority’s initiatives to increase consumer education in the country.