Kenya

Studio Propolis: The labourers of love

Inside the Nairobi-based workshop of Naeem Biviji and Bethan Rayner, a husband-and-wife team who make all their own designs by hand. >
Inside Kenya's iHub

The iHub is the heart centre of Kenya's tech revolution. We took its pulse on this tour inside. >
SEVEN THIRTY Films: Capturing Kenyan perspectives in film

The sister duo behind this filmmaking studio tells us about the opportunities and challenges of being creative in Kenya. >
Mark Kaigwa: Tracking digital trends in East Africa

The Nairobi-based social media strategist and blogger tells us where digital technology is heading in Kenya. >
Juliana Rotich on a new tech ecosystem for Africa

What if solutions to the world’s problems came from Africa? asks Juliana Rotich, co-founder of Kenyan technology firm Ushahidi. >
An artisanal architect in Nairobi

Kenyan-born Naeem Biviji is a rare kind of architect who takes on only small-scale projects and crafts all his furnishings by hand. >
Juliana Rotich on a new tech ecosystem for Africa (trailer)

The co-founder of Ushahidi shares her journey on the frontlines of technology and digital connectivity in Africa. >
"Let Go" by Jarel

Kenyan crooner Jarel's track is a jazz-infused celebration of freedom and release. >
"Aparo" by Kato Change and Lisa Oduor-Noah

Banish winter blues with this balmy collaboration between Kenyan guitarist Kato Change and vocalist Lisa Oduor-Noah. >
In the heart of the forest

Boogertman + Partners Architects have won an architectural competition to design the Karura Forest Environmental Education Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. >
Lighting up the dark

The MwangaBora solar lamp is more than just a light source; it empowers and liberates residents in rural African areas. >
SDFA-Kenya

Evans Wadongo is a Kenyan engineer and the executive director and chairman SDFA–Kenya. >
Juliana Rotich

Computer Scientist

Juliana Rotich is co-founder and executive director of Ushahidi, a non-profit tech company that build tools for democratising information. >
Nairobi dispatch

Award-winning filmmaker, animator and director Ng'endo Mukii gives Design Indaba the lowdown on the experience of returning to Kenya after eight years abroad. >
Democratising information

A new type of modem has come out of Africa – one built for rugged African conditions that can withstand power cuts. >
An art first for Kenya

East Africa’s first ever commercial modern and contemporary art auction in Nairobi last week generated sales of more than $US200 000. >
American is old hat

Chris Harrison profiles the African continent's youth market. >
From trash to treasure

Unique-Eco uses the trash they collect on the shoreline of Kenya to make bright and beautiful sculptures and accessories. >
Puppets show up in Kenya

A satirical puppet show developed and initiated by cartoonist Godfrey Mwampembwa has made it onto the airwaves in Kenya. >
Amrik Kalsi

Amrik Kalsi is the director of sustainabilityAFRICA and consultant to various United Nations Organisations. >
10 Rounds with Han Lans

Interview with photographer Han Lans. >

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