Ushahidi

AI-focused MozFestival heads to Zambia

According to the Mozilla foundation, the event will explore the power of AI, data, and community-centred tech solutions.
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Additional tax slapped on digital irks Kenyans

Country’s parliament is considering an additional 1.5% income tax on digital products and services.
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Aug 5, 2017

Ushahidi introduces platform to help monitor Kenya's elections

Uchaguzi will monitor incidences of electoral offences, violence, peace activities and inform Kenyans on how the country and constituencies vote.
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Mar 23, 2017

Kenya's Ushahidi launches apps for offline data collection

Crowdsourcing data platform extends offering to include offline users.
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Oct 28, 2016

Kenya: Social media filling potholes in govt service delivery

Big data, social media at the centre of online roads maintenance campaign.
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Oct 2, 2015

Ushahidi unveils software as a service package

Crowdsource platform adapted to enhance customer interface.
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Nov 1, 2013

Kenya’s BRCK team plan video streaming hybrid solar eclipse

Spin-off Ushahidi internet device to be tested in Lake Turkana on November 3.
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Oct 24, 2013

Production delays hit Kenya’s BRCK

Ushahidi’s “backup generator of the internet” device has its release date pushed to January.
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Sep 25, 2013

Kenya terror attack: Ushahidi develops emergency app

Web-based mobile application dubbed ‘Ping’ developed to handle group check-ins during crises.
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May 28, 2013

Kenya’s BRCK surpasses $125,000 Kickstarter goal

Over 800 backers have raised more than $127,000 to help manufacture the device.
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May 6, 2013

Ushahidi turns to Kickstarter to raise funding for 'BRCK'

Device, which has an eight hour battery life, is dubbed a backup generator for the internet.
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Aug 8, 2012

Liberia’s iLab lights up

Tech hub has strong links to a similar innovation centre setup in Nairobi.