Kenyan Children Receive Their OLPC Laptops
Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on the adaptation of the XO laptop in Kenya.
Humanwire correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on the adaptation of the XO laptop in Kenya.
Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on solar powered cell phones being sold in Kenya.
Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp explores the new Swahili video game that encourages slum survival skills in Kenya.
Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on Iko Toilets (translation: “There Is A Toilet”) in Kenya.
Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on a local, Nairobi, Kenya-based effort to recycle plastic bags into fencing poles.
Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp investigates the rise in boda bodas (or motorcycle taxis) in Kenya.
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.
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.
Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp visits an ice skating rink in Nairobi, Kenya.
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.
Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports on latrines that convert bio-waste into fuel.
Rocketboom Field Correspondent Ruud Elmendorp looks into the growing trend of designing minibuses in Kenya. MatatuMania website.
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.
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.
Rocketboom field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp profiles Sharif Osman, a Mombasa Camel Man or “beach boy” whose business has been hurt by tourists’ reluctance to visit Kenya after recent post-election violence. Previous Rocketboom coverage of the Kenyan election crisis: 1/8/08: Election Violence in Kenya, 1/16/08: Displaced Villagers in Nakruru, 1/16/08: Post Election Stress on Kenyan Markets, 1/23/08: Continued Coverage From Nairobi, 1/23/08: Kenya Crisis Continued, 2/13/08: 6,000 Refugees Seek Shelter Amid Continued Ethnic Violence, A Refugee In His Own Country, Kenya in Crisis page from the Rocketboom wiki, More stories by Ruud Elmendorp
Rocketboom field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp shares with us the story of John Otieno and the continuing plight of some 300,000 internally displaced persons in Kenya as a result of the disputed presidential elections this past December. Previous Rocketboom coverage of the Kenyan election crisis: 1/8/08: Election Violence in Kenya, 1/16/08: Displaced Villagers in Nakruru, 1/16/08: Post Election Stress on Kenyan Markets, 1/23/08: Continued Coverage From Nairobi, 1/23/08: Kenya Crisis Continued, 2/13/08: 6,000 Refugees Seek Shelter Amid Continued Ethnic Violence, Kenya in Crisis page from the Rocketboom wiki.
Rocketboom Kenya field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp investigates malaria prevention 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.
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.
Story Links: Rocketboom field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp reports from Kenya. For updates, links and ways to help, see the Rocketboom Wiki on Kenya.
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.
Rocketboom Kenya field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp uncovers the effect of post election instability on regional tourism.
Rocketboom Kenya field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp covers displaced villagers in Nakuru
Story Links: Rocketboom field correspondent Ruud Elmendorp covers the lead-up to the election violence in Kenya.