1. 1 Community Empowerment in Kenya Using Open Access Architecture Team 10 Members: Tom Thorstensson (KTH) Christoffer Ramm(KTH) Sylvester Kiptoo (JKUAT) Benard Birundu (JKUAT) Principal: Mr. Victor Kyalo( KENET) Coach:Prof. Bjorn Pehrson (KTH) 26 th October 2007 Website www.TSlab.ssvl.kth/csd

2. Introduction Project vision Community empowerment using ICT Importance of the project 2

3. Goals Design and implement access network Install and configure an e-learning platform for teachers and students Suggest a sustainable business model for users in the district. 3

4. Background Government ICT vision Local infrastructure The KENET role New players in the field e.g. KPLC 4

5. Benefits to end users 5 Average cost Scale of production Shared infrastructure gives rise to the benefits of economies of scale i.e. the average cost per user decreases as out output increases

6. Benchmarks The UK Example 6

7. Challenges in developing countries Financial sustainabilty Expensive Price(High input cost) Quality(Data rate) The rural poverty situation 7

8. Open Access 8 Services Infrastructure Market Ownership scheme

9. Project Status Field site Network design 9

10. Field Site 10

11. Nyeri information Population 100 000 Poverty 32% Main industry agriculture 11

12. Schools 12

13. Network Design 13

14. Network Design School LAN Community access Access Network KENET Access point 14

15. Network Design 15

16. Remaining Phases Equipment information Refining design Implementation Training 16

17. Conclusion Challenges Opportunities E-learning enhancements Telemedicine E-business Community web portal Digital Villages 17

18. Q & A team@connectingnyeri.com 18