The Information Communication Technology Practioneers Bill 2016

[Empedocles]

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This is absolutely ridiculous:

[pdf]http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/bills/2016/InformationCommunicationTechnologyPractitioners_Bill_2016.pdf[/pdf]

[MOON Ki]

Truly bizarre.    It looks like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell, etc. would be unfit to work in ICT in Kenya, even if they could pass the "Council"'s examinations.   

What is this supposed to achieve?

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

I haven't gone through it.  But when I see licensing and that kind of thing, I am confused what role politicians should have in determining any of these things.  What are they trying to achieve?  I suspect it's just government trying to extend its reach where it's absence is actually desirable.

[MOON Ki]

I haven't gone through it.  But when I see licensing and that kind of thing, I am confused what role politicians should have in determining any of these things.  What are they trying to achieve?  I suspect it's just government trying to extend its reach where it's absence is actually desirable.

Licensing is just be beginning.   The "Council" will deal with everything, ranging from practitioners who are "insensitive to clients' feelings" or who show incompetence as a result of a "character defect" or "emotional disturbance" .... to deciding the subject matter of courses, the manner in which the courses are offered, standards of internship, etc.   

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

I haven't gone through it.  But when I see licensing and that kind of thing, I am confused what role politicians should have in determining any of these things.  What are they trying to achieve?  I suspect it's just government trying to extend its reach where it's absence is actually desirable.

Licensing is just be beginning.   The "Council" will deal with everything, ranging from practitioners who are "insensitive to clients' feelings" or who show incompetence as a result of a "character defect" or "emotional disturbance" .... to deciding the subject matter of courses, the manner in which the courses are offered, standards of internship, etc.   

That is insane.  Are these idiots saying they are going to determine you can legitimately do IT work only if they license you?  Baloney.  It will be the only place on the planet with such restrictions.

[MOON Ki]

Are these idiots saying they are going to determine you can legitimately do IT work only if they license you? 

Pretty much.   And they are serious about it: fine of up to 0.5 million shillings and/or 2 years in jail for practicing IT without a license.     

[Kim Jong-Un's Pajama Pants]

Are these idiots saying they are going to determine you can legitimately do IT work only if they license you? 

Pretty much.   And they are serious about it: fine of up to 0.5 million shillings and/or 2 years in jail for practicing IT without a license.     

This must have been written by someone like Duale in his spare time.

[RV Pundit]

This is private bill -not a gov bill - and is headed direct to the dustbin.

[Georgesoros]

You need a certification to practice ICT?
WHat is being done today will be old age tomorrow, especially ICT.
 What a waste of resources to draft such crap.

[Empedocles]

This is private bill -not a gov bill - and is headed direct to the dustbin.

You're right.