On Conferences/Events about Africa(ns)It seems this has to still be said.Nov 27, 2019A response icon1Nov 27, 2019A response icon1
How NOT to do Digital DevelopmentThis started off as a Twitter thread, in reaction to a recent announcement (one of several, in a growing trend), on how digital…Jul 24, 2019A response icon2Jul 24, 2019A response icon2
A Tech Policy ‘Starter Pack’ for African Innovators and TechpreneursI know…policy is a put off for many. It’s that space for the old men and government types that we love to hate.Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
Before Organising a Manel on/about/in Kenya…It’s 2017, and it seems we didn’t leave manels, (all male panels) along with many other things, behind. They are everywhere: locally…Jan 18, 2017A response icon3Jan 18, 2017A response icon3
A Few Things You Should Know about Kenya’s Cyber Policy LandscapeThe term policy very likely puts off a lot of folks. It probably evokes images of old men in suits and spectacles droning on about…Jan 13, 2017Jan 13, 2017
Let’s admit it: open government is politicalOver the past few years I’ve observed the open movement focusing on the power of technology. The rationale seems to be: ‘fix first the…Nov 7, 2016A response icon2Nov 7, 2016A response icon2
On Writing about Tech in Africa (part 2): our toothbrushes, toilets and bulbsBack in 2009, some journalist -perhaps trying to make her story about “the pearl of Africa” land some eyeballs- stated that Uganda was “a…Aug 11, 2016A response icon1Aug 11, 2016A response icon1
Published inHacks/Hackers AfricaTaking Free Basics in Kenya for a spin.I’ve been meaning to do this for a while. At my organisation, we believe in having user experience at the heart of consumer-facing…Nov 22, 2015A response icon5Nov 22, 2015A response icon5
On Writing about Tech in AfricaRead an article (on international media) lately about some tech startup or innovation in Africa? Have the words “disrupt”, “revolutionise”…Sep 22, 2015A response icon4Sep 22, 2015A response icon4
The Future of Cyberspace in KenyaAn assessment of freedom, security and growth of cyberspace in the ‘home of the Silicon Savannah’.Apr 24, 2015A response icon1Apr 24, 2015A response icon1
