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2.2.6.1.6 Nairobi Net Ltd.
Reports from NairobiNet Ltd (2001) indicate that NairobiNet Online is one of
the leading Learning Service Providers (LSPs) in the region that offers online
courses and certificate programs. The report contends that NairobiNet is
dedicated to improving the way companies and individuals learn, use, and
master technology through educational solutions that empower learners with
choice, allowing them to determine when, where, and how they want their IT
education programs to be designed and delivered. Accordingly, NairobiNet
harnesses the power of the Internet to increase the effectiveness of training,
while reducing overall training costs. Since launching e-Learning in the
region in 2000, NairobiNet has been on a mission to provide high-quality e­
Learning courseware at affordable prices. NairobiNet proVides training for
small, middle-sized and large businesses, non-profit organizations,
government institutiohs and individuals.
2.2.6.1.7 Swift Global (K) Ltd.
Swift Global (K) Ltd (2002) was formed in 1995 by Richard Bell and
Mohammed Jeneby, and its mission is to prOVide high quality, reliable
Internet and value added services to corporate business in Kenya. Swift
Global (2002) asserts that it is in partnership with Gilat Aldean Africa in
order to prOVide customers with VSAT Satellite Internet access. This caters
for the seamless delivery of two way upload and download data services to
anyone, anywhere in East Africa, regardless of how remote the location. The
report contends that accessing the Internet has been made easier by dial-up
facilities, especially for customers living far away from urban centers. In this
case, no telephone lines or cable systems are necessary. According to the
report, Swift Global has regional offices in Nairobi (Central Kenya), Mombasa
(Coast Province), Malindi (Coast Region) and Kisumu (Western Kenya).
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