With the implementation of OFC connectivity, East Africans expect the same better and more affordable communication services that OFCs have provided in other parts of the globe. In the online discussion, which was moderated by John Walubengo of the Kenya College of Communication and Technology (KCCT), eParticipants discussed the question of which mode of OFC provisioning will bring about meaningful and socio-economic gains for the majority of citizens in East-Africa and its environs.


The eDiscussions were structured along six themes that were debated over a period of two weeks. During the eDiscussions, the KICTANet listserver had around one hundred and fifty subscribers, about fifteen of whom contributed actively to the discussions. Discussion participants consolidated and concluded the electronic deliberations in a face-to-face workshop.


The eDiscussion and workshop contributions have been summarized in a final report for submission to the Kenyan Ministry of Information and Communication as well to other stakeholders.