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UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI: Automated Winch System
The Automated Winch System is a solar-powered student project that allows people in the rural areas to collect water from wells using minimal effort. The project which was conceived in 5 days has been funded till now by bloc: ,…
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CYRUS KABIRU: Unique Sunglasses
Cyrus Kabiru, a Kenyan, who is an artist based at the Kuona Trust in Nairobi makes unique sunglasses from recycled material. Each pair of glasses is made only once; each one has it’s own name and story behind it, and…
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THE TALKING BOOK: Sharing Knowledge In Poor, Rural Communities
The Talking Book is the world’s most affordable, durable, audio device designed specifically for people who cannot read and who live without electricity. Local experts spread knowledge reliably and easily with no information loss, and rural teachers complement their lessons…
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KIBERA NEWS NETWORK: Reporting In Slums
Kibera News Network is working on reporting breaking news from one of Africa’s biggest slums. We talked to Project Director Erica Hagen, and a volunteer George Waweru about what they are doing. George says the five-month old project…
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THE JOMPY: Making Access To Clean Water Easier
The Jompy is a highly effective water boiler that allows the consumer to carry out two tasks at the same time: boiling water whilst cooking. This unique product (weighing just 600g) can boil 1 litre of water every 45-60 seconds…
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GetH2o GAME: Game Promoting Peace In Kenya
GetH2o is a board game that helps promote peace and prevent conflict in Kenya. It is part of a bigger program called Sambaza Peace [Spread Peace]. Sambaza Peace is an interactive, digital and mobile learning program (cross media)…
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EIC: Micro-Loans For Clean Energy, In The Developing World
Energy In Common is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating microloans to bring green energy to people in need.
One third of the world’s population has no access to any form of modern energy. These families must dedicate hours…
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CLOUDMAGIC: Search-As-You-Type Tool For Gmail
Windows/Mac with Firefox or Chrome: The CloudMagic browser extension adds an incredibly fast and effective as-you-type search box to your Gmail account capable of searching across multiple accounts in one shot and previewing emails without leaving what you’re doing.
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MAKERFAIRE AFRICA 2010, IN NAIROBI
Ufahari was started with the vision to shine a spotlight on ideas, innovations, business concepts, and people who we believe an African audience can relate to. So we’re always on the look out for related news. What better event to…
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DKNY IN AFRICA: High Fashion, Fragrance For Development In Africa
A new perfume from Donna Karan at DKNY called pureDKNY‘s main ingredient, Vanilla, is being sourced directly from Uganda.
Most of the vanilla bean farmers in Uganda are women. DKNY hopes to improve livelihood of rural Ugandan women and…
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[DIY] How To Convert A Bicycle Pump Into A Manual Vacuum Pump
Vacuum pumps, while expensive, have a ton of uses, like vacuum sealing food or saving space with items in storage. Instead of buying one, though, you can convert an old bike tire pump into a vacuum pump for just Ksh.…
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RANK’EM: A Ranking Service For Musicians
As the name suggests, Rank’em is all about ranking music. The true fans are asked to rank artists and their music, so that those yet unfamiliar with the material get an idea what is most popular or what the best…