“Big data: The next frontier for innovation, competition, and productivity”according to McKinsey Global Institute report on Big Data. Yes, these are the times that we live in. A lot of data is collected day in day out by various companies and individuals (yes, your undeleted text messages count), but the biggest question then is, what …
I hold conversations very frequently with friends about local digital content in Kenya/ Africa, and how we do not produce enough of it. Today, thinking about it, we produce just enough local digital content, we just do not store enough of it locally to have any influence, and we don’t even know it. What this …
Once again, our democratic system is directing us back to the polling booths. It is the election period. The campaign trail is almost climaxing, with all politicians moving from the capital city to the grassroots level (including the president). No one called them back home, but the power of the “VOTE” commands respect whenever its …
On 11th April 2020, I had my daughter, Lucca. Being a data nerd always craving to be informed by data, I decided to track her new life’s activities that included nursing, sleeping, diapers and growth (after doctor visits). A few years ago, a friend bought me the book ‘The Human Face of Big Data’ and …
The technology revolution in agriculture started with machinery that brought about increased production and the use of efficient methods of plowing farms, spraying, and harvesting. This was just the first phase of improving the different sectors of agr…
Manufacturing stands tall as a key pillar in the Big Four development agenda by the National Government. Manufacturing is seen to be the key to unlocking the success of the other development goals, namely: Universal Healthcare, Affordable Housing, and …
Government Open Data — Changing the NarrativeThe 2010s were great years for the Open Data Movement. The conversations were intense, the activities around the idea even more. The government of Kenya launched its Open Data Initiative in 2011, making it t…
Urbanization, Our Versions of Brain Drain — A Case for Devolution.According to Forbes, 55% of America’s billion-dollar companies have an immigrant founder/CEO. Yes, Tesla, Apple, Google, and Uber are on that list.Every year, students from all over the …
A big part of the world is now embracing the innovativeness, enthusiasm, and contribution of the youth but why are some African presidents ruling for too long thus limiting youth potential? African presidents like President Mugabe of Zimbabwe have left…
