A Kenyan company focusing on low cost technology solutions for development will donate computers to key government organs.

Baobab Communications Limited (BaoCom) will donate eight computers to be distributed to the Nairobi PC’s office, D.O Westland, D.O Pumwani, D.O Embakasi, P.P.O Nairobi, O.C.P.D Kasarani, O.C.P.D, Embakasi, and O.C.P.D, Central. The computers are expected to improve data and information management as well as service provision to the public.

The ceremony will be held at the Nairobi PC’s boardroom, Nyayo House on Wednesday, 20th July 2005 at 9.00am. To receive the computers will be Nairobi PC Mr. Francis Sigei, P.P.O. Mr. King’ori Mwangi, the OCPDs and respective DOs among others.

The Kenyan e-government strategy is a major step towards contribution to the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), in line with Target 18 of MDG 8, which states, ‘In co-operation with the private sector, make available the benefits of new technologies, especially information and communication technologies’.

In pursuit of its vision to bridge the digital divide, BaoCom recognizes the urgent need for a concerted action at national, regional and global levels. To this end, it has been pursuing wide partnership in an effort to put ICTs firmly in the service of development.

“Our public offices need support to fully integrate new technologies so as to serve the people more efficiently. At BaoCom we put Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at the centre of our operations and commit our business to contribute towards sustainable development which adds value and quality to the lives of those we trade with,” observes James Nguo, CEO BaoCom.

Computerization of the main government sectors such as the police and provincial administration are key to enhancing service delivery. The move takes into account the fact that ICTs can be applied to all fields and enrich the society through enhancement of capacities at all levels.

BaoCom offers affordable and appropriate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products and services for development. It works hand-in-hand with Computer Aid International- UK and Arid Lands Information Network- Eastern Africa to extend affordable computers and accessories to religious, educational and other development conscious organizations. In the last ten months of operation, over 500 low cost computers have been distributed to development partners. In addition, BaoCom offers technical support and IT training to development partners in Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

For more information please contact

James Nguo, CEO BaoCom, Email: james@alin.or.ke Tel: 2731557, Fax: 2737813
Dennis Mutwiri,Technical officer
Alex Raiji, Marketing Manager, BaoCom Tel: 0723320662, 243589