Archive for the ‘Infrastructure’ Category

Alarming statistics from the WHO on road accidents: 90% of deaths occur in low or medium income countries yet High income countries have 50% of registered vehicles. http://www.nghealthcareeurope.com/media/media-news/infographics/091126-HealthEU-RoadAccidents.png


Sunny Bindra has a brilliant blog post on our Kenyan roads and the drivers on them, and particularly his encounter with Mr Pea Brain. How many of Mr(s) Pea Brain have you met today, or perhaps we joined the peas for the day? Sample this photo: Exactly where is he going? And the law enforcers […]


nairobi metro

24Sep08

Trains every 30 minutes: Nairobi Central -Thika, Athi River, Limuru, Buruburu/Eastlands It would be very useful and could ease the load on our crowded roads very much. I know RVR is maybe more intent on enhancing the use of railway lines for transportation of cargo, but commuter transport is viable. I’m still to see a […]


There is alot of buzz concerning Internet.. The Undersea Cable and all the drama happening there The licensing of a ‘Unified’ license operator to be done within 7 or so months A second LLO, popotewireless launching services.. The list is rather long, but I think the way to go for Africa communication wise is 3G.. […]


After Flashcom, comes Popote Wireless by EM Communications. We hope this will result in reduced tarriffs.. I’m looking for fast and cheap internet access from the comfort of my room anywhere in kenya… Fast and Cheap, not fast or cheap… I hope they are listening



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