There are serious …
There are serious infrastructure problems in Kenya that are related to much more than a lack of resources. The rationale for not adopting solar power is strongly tied to a lack of political will. But just watch… I believe that little by little the tides will change.

The idea is to …
The idea is to bring employment and opportunities to the area so people stop starving. The RIK is based on a self employment social enterprise model that seeks to make money for the most needy in the community.

surf while u starve!
surf while u starve!

It costs 375,000 …
It costs 375,000 Ksh for the kiosk plus installation. The monthly internet cost is 7,500 Ksh. We are working out the partnership with the Youth Enterprise Development Fund to roll out financing for the purchase.

it costs how much?
it costs how much?

The kiosk …
The kiosk components were created to be able to track their wearabouts. If a component is stolen, its location can be traced.

What was not …
What was not mentioned by the media is that all components were designed for security and most are welded into place. In addition as it is a community based project there are several members of the community providing security at night.

The awnings are on …
The awnings are on their way. The CBO who is now the owner is seeking a sponsor to create new shade coverings.

Actually I believe …
Actually I believe this will be one of the first Internet projects that does NOT become a white elephant. The model is based on SUSTAINABILITY and time will tell.

The Rural Internet …
The Rural Internet Kiosk is the “brainchild” of Intersat Africa, an African internet service provider. Jawahar Patani is the creator of the RIK. Intersat Africa has partnered with Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development to provide the programming and manage the project implementations. This implementation is owned by the local CBO, Voices of Diani, a group comprised of local youth. Negotiations are underway with the Youth Enterprise Development Fund for a wider scale implementation.

no ask NTV to go …
no ask NTV to go back to that place in 24 hours, the kiosk will be gone.

knowing Kenya, this …
knowing Kenya, this kiosk will not be there tomorrow. That satelite dish will be gone.

Good if it could be …
Good if it could be used to tell when and where the raiders are!

Its better than …
Its better than having nothing at all.

For people who have …
For people who have never used a computer this is a godsend so all you haters who have always owned 3 at a time need to let the ones without one get in the loop. The exposure is worth every penny.

lol, in Kenya we …
lol, in Kenya we are good at starting things. It is a different story when we start talking about maintenance.

What works in other …
What works in other parts of the world may not necessarily work in Kenya. We are talking about a country that has roads that have had the same hole for 30 yrs. Pesa hakuna na watu wataiba hizo vitu.

i think with proper …
i think with proper planning and better design, it can work in certain areas

useless!
useless!

Under the sorching …
Under the sorching sun …surfing …get serious

another white …
another white elephant! Watch this space after 2 years!

great,,first of its …
great,,first of its kind in the world,,well in ukunda kenya!

why cant these …
why cant these morons in the ministry of local goverment order street lights that uses solar energy kama bill ya stima ndio hussle.. they cant light the whole of kenya with this free energy.. middle east ziko tele !!

IT’S FANTASTIC
IT’S FANTASTIC