Juliana Rotich, co-founder of Ushahidi, will discuss Africa’s potential to lead in technological innovation, focusing on the need for cross-border connectivity and collaboration across the continent. Ushahidi, a crowd-sourcing platform, was born out of the 2008 post-election violence in Kenya and has since become a vital tool for democratizing information globally. Rotich will emphasize the importance of local solutions, scaling through translation, and fostering creative networks. Ushahidi’s BRCK, a rugged device designed for Africa’s connectivity challenges, exemplifies the innovation needed to address local contexts.
Discussion moderated by Prof. Esther Gicheru and Francis Mwongela Mikwa
Speakers
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Francis Mwongela Mikwa Senior Director of Communication, Office of the Deputy President, Republic of Kenya
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Esther N. Gicheru Director, Institute of Co-operative Development, Co-operative University of Kenya
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Juliana Rotich Kenyan information technology expert