Skype isn’t disappearing with a bang — or even with its iconic ringtone. Instead, the platform that once defined internet calling is quietly being…
Praekelt Foundation, Wikimedia team up to bring free Wikipedia to Kenya
How often do you reach into your pocket for your smartphone and use Wikipedia to settle an argument? Whether you’re using mobile data or…
Connected tech communities and competitive advantage: the Kenyan way
In the last couple weeks I’ve had the opportunity to be in Nigeria (Maker Faire Africa), followed by South Africa (AfricaCom). Along with Kenya,…
Kenyan government plans to almost double the country’s bandwidth
Kenya’s government has announced plans to lay a fifth fibre-optic cable in the region, which is expected to practically double the country’s bandwidth capacity…
How political parties can use mobile and social media to reach voters
A political election is much like a marketing campaign showdown, and the team with the best product usually sways the biggest audience. Look at…