Archives tagged ‘kenya’

Confronting Violence Against the Elderly

Rocketboom’s Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on self defense classes for the elderly women in Korogocho, Nairobi, Kenya.

High Altitude Training

Rocketboom’s Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on Iten, a city in Kenya which doubles in size during the winter because of an influx of international athletes training in the high altitude.

Kenyan Children Receive Their OLPC Laptops

Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on the adaptation of the XO laptop in Kenya.

Kenya: Solar Powered Cell Phones

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on solar powered cell phones being sold in Kenya.

A Video Game For African Slums

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp explores the new Swahili video game that encourages slum survival skills in Kenya.

Small Businesses in Kenya

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on Iko Toilets (translation: “There Is A Toilet”) in Kenya.

Plastic Recycling in Kenya

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on a local, Nairobi, Kenya-based effort to recycle plastic bags into fencing poles.

The Boda Boda Motorbikes of Kenya

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp investigates the rise in boda bodas (or motorcycle taxis) in Kenya.

Cameras for Kibera

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp interviews Julius Kasyoka, a reporter of Cameras for Kibera. A Dutch project from the Hot Sun Foundation that gives young Kenyans the tools to be citizen journalists.

Somali Pirates Release Ukrainian Hostages

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp covers the return of hostages and military cargo after the ship the MV Faina was seajacked and held by Somali pirates for 19 weeks. The ship was carrying 33 refurbished Soviet era T-72 tanks and at least 14,000 rounds of ammunition. One crewmember died during the ordeal.

Ice Skating in Africa

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp visits an ice skating rink in Nairobi, Kenya.

Kogelo Celebrates Obama’s Inauguration

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports from the birthplace of the father of U.S. President Barack Obama, Kogelo, Kenya as they prepare for Obama’s inauguration. Also see previous coverage of Kenya and Obama.

Recycling Biowaste in Kenya

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on latrines that convert bio-waste into fuel.

The Matatu Minibuses of Kenya

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp looks into the growing trend of designing minibuses in Kenya. MatatuMania website.

Obama Frenzy in Kenya

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp covers the “frenzy” over the American presidential candidate Barack Obama in Kisumu, Kenya, the home area of Obama’s father.

18 Year Old Invents SMS-Based Car Anti-Theft System

Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp speaks with Morris Mbetsa, the 18 year old inventor of a system that allows you to monitor your car via SMS.

The Idling Camel Man of Mombasa

A Refugee In His Own Country

Fighting Malaria in Kenya

Rocketboom Kenya field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp investigates malaria prevention in Kenya.

Creating New Investors in Kenya

Rocketboom Kenya field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp covers the frenzy as Kenyans look to buy shares in state mobile provider Safaricom ahead of their IPO.

Election Crisis in Kenya

Story Links: Rocketboom field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports from Kenya on the status of the election crisis. For more information see the Rocketboom wiki on Kenya.

Kenya Crisis Continued

Story Links: Rocketboom field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports from Kenya. For updates, links and ways to help, see the Rocketboom Wiki on Kenya.

Kenya Crisis

Story Links: Rocketboom field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp is stationed in Kenya and continues to release more reports on the crisis. Additional footage and updates on the Rocketboom Wiki.

Kenya Post-Election Market Stress

Rocketboom Kenya field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp uncovers the effect of post election instability on regional tourism.

Kenya Post-Election Displacement

Rocketboom Kenya field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp covers displaced villagers in Nakuru