The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Information
and Communication (MoIC), recognizes that the provision of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) goods and services is important for enabling
economic and social development by improving communication and facilitating
information flow.
The ICT sector is currently predominately in urban areas, resulting in disparities in the distribution of ICT facilities.
In order to address this disparity, the Kenya ICT Board (KICTB) is supporting the roll out of digital villages which have been branded Pasha Centre’s.
The digital village project (DVP) is an integral part of an innovative Public
Private Partnership (PPP) for taking ICTs to the rural communities in Kenya.The ICT sector is currently predominately in urban areas, resulting in disparities in the distribution of ICT facilities.
In order to address this disparity, the Kenya ICT Board (KICTB) is supporting the roll out of digital villages which have been branded Pasha Centre’s.
Revolving Fund
The revolving fund is a loan facility that will be used to set-up or scaling up of a centre. The loans will be repayable over a three (3) year period, but will have a flexible repayment period and below-market rate of interest — to a maximum of 10.5%.
The loan applicant will be required to finance at least 10% of the project cost while the revolving fund will finance up to 90% of the project cost. The objective of these loans is to enable prospective entrepreneurs to obtain access to credit which might not be available to them via existing micro—credit systems.
Call for applications
The purpose of this call for applications is to invite entrepreneurs to competitively bid for the opportunity to benefit from the digital villages revolving fund in order to set up or expand an
existing centre.
A total of thirty seven (37) entrepreneurs were successful during the first round which was announced in May 2011.
The Kenya ICT Board expects to support at least eighty (80) entrepreneurs during this round.
Eligibility
Applicants’ must meet the following conditions:
Kenyan Citizen;
Above 18 years of age;
Minimum education level- form four graduates.
Application Process
The following steps must be followed;
Step-1: Log onto the Kenya ICT Board website- www.ict.go.ke;
Step-2: Click on “PASHA”; - takes you to the Pasha online application form
Step-3: Register and log in
Step-4: Complete Pasha online application form
Step-5: Click “submit” to complete the application process
Step-6: Wait to get feedback. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via the email address provided on their application form.
Step-7: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a face to face interview at the Family Bank branch closest to their proposed business location
Step-8: The successful applicants will be announced.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
The deadline for submission of applications is December 3rd 2011;
Successful applicants will be required to present additional documentation in person where necessary
Additional Information
The deadline for submission of applications is December 3rd 2011.
The Kenya ICT Board expects to announce the successful applicants during the last week of January 2012.
The following constituencies are not eligible.
These constituencies were part of the first round of successful applications and thus are not eligible for this round.
Constituency
Baringo Central
Bomet
Butula
Rangwe
Vihiga
Funyula
Manyatta
Ijara
Kajiado North
Alego
Matungu
Belgut
Gatundu North
Juja
Wundanyi
Kabete
Limuru
Kaloleni
Malindi
Ol Kalou
Kisumu Town West
Nyando
Nyakach
Laikipia West
Kinangop
Mbooni
Makueni
Igembe South
Emgwen
Central Imenti
Nithi
Migori
Likoni
Makadara
North Imenti
Kigumo
Maragua
For general questions about the digital villages project contact the Kenya ICT Board using the following telephone number 020- 208961 or via email pasha@ict.go.ke.
Women, the Physically Challenged and the Youth are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline date for online applications: December 3rd 2011.
Only completed applications will be considered.
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