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I love it when I day like this is celebrated! I’ve the pleasure of experiencing being a daughter to one the most inspiring women in the world. My mother is also my best friend. Ofcourse there no cooking better than hers, there no home better than hers and even today there is no advice better […]
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Hi Friends, Today i’m blogging because I want to catch up with my social media platform. I’ve been highly motivated by the energy level in young developers and more so in their desire to catch all the experience from the elder ones. It;s also true that social media platforms are alive with varied discussions that […]
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I quote “Both society and nature dictates that in order to be able to cope with life, we must learn the art of being adaptable to change. This means that we must learn how to change with time, place and situations. The world itself is characterized by evolution. What it looked like yesterday is not […]
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I definitely like February! It feels like a breadth for fresh air in the countryside, with birds chipping and the sun peeping through the trees. Some say this is the month for purification, others “month of the pearl”, still others associate to the color violet, aqua (water) for life and the primrose flower. Of all these […]
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I wish to thank all of you at Computer Aid International, beneficiaries, partners, donors and friends for your support in the last seven years. I have truly enjoyed interacting with teachers implementing ICT skills in schools, lecturers converting content to elearning programs, doctors and nurses using telemedicine tools, women introducing social media to their business […]
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There is newness and hope in every situation. Look right through the cracks and visualize the new life seeking to make us who we truly are. The surviving generation after the droughts and storms, there is always a new beginning
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It is indeed a delight to be in the new year 2013. I just read that this is the year since 1987 with all digits different on the year. I recall that year 1987 just like yesterday, it was a great year with a lot of new, brighter and great things, just don’t ask how […]
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I’ve been triggered to write this by a suggestion that Christmas should be every 4 years just like the Olympics! Oh my! How I wish it was twice a year. Right now I’m bubbling with Joy knowing that Christmas is just around the corner and every year I can look forward to this beautiful festive […]
Today I reflect on some leadership thoughts and would like to share a few “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” This definitely cuts me out of the political races causing a lot of vibe in Kenya today, because I have not understand the way of politics. […]
He who lacks this should ask God and he will give it for free. God Promises Exponentially Grow in Knowledge by - Learning Something new everyday - Teach Someone something everyday - Share value to others - Increase your retention capacity by 20 day learning notes - Record your growth. Journal your career path. - […]
Reflections: A Top Ten List of Year-End Questions Michael E. Angier http://successnet.org In order to embrace the new, we must release the old. A trapeze artist cannot swing from one bar to another without letting go. An important part of preparing for the New Year is to review the past year—to release it—and to learn […]
I thrive in the world of information technology(IT). Communication is in the heart of IT that’s why many of us refer to ICT. So it’s in this light that I share this blog that makes IT useful to you and me. First that you have information is a big plus. That information that you have […]
Today I am more technology dependent than I was at the beginning of the year. 1) Email: I attach more files; receive and reply emails from almost all electronic gadgets within my reach. 2)Internet: I search for everything and because most of my transactions include weblinks to other references it’s a must 3)Mobile: I call, [...]
Greetings Friends, It’s amazing how time flies by from when we had our first idea of what we shall be when we grow up. Then imagine what fantastic plans we had for 2012 and it’s already in it’s last quarter. Yes it’s really time to catch up. I’m so happy that I’m connected not only [...]
Hi People, I’m not sure if I can recall all those who keep asking me how they can get an affordable laptop to complete their education or to support the Women’s group network etc. Well we now have about 30 available in our Nairobi office on first come first served basis. laptop Specifications: IBM/Dell/HP, Pentium [...]
Reblogged from Jose Kamanthe: The 21st century has brought technology to our hands. By using mobile phones, people are connecting with the world from the comfort of their seats, homes, offices and even in the air while flying planes. Today, many people are finding it hard to spend one day away from their mobile phone. It is said that this century alone [...]
I’m signing back online after a 4 months break which is quite something especially when communication is part of your life but that’s a story for another day. Today I write about an incident this week in a public office where I was pleasantly served efficiently, patiently and effectively. Yes, it was a public office. The [...]
Social Media Training Week at Computer Aid’s Africa Regional Office | 15/05/2012 The team at our Africa Regional Office in Nairobi have opened their doors to local partner organisations seeking to learn more about social media and how it can be used as a communication tool to improve business and organisational communication. Social media involves [...]
For those in Kenya SUBJECT: WORKSHOP INVITATION Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK), the regulatory agency for ICTs in Kenya will be leading the industry and other stakeholders in celebrating World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17th May 2012. This day is celebrated to mark the founding of the International Telecommunication Union and the institutionalisation [...]
Today, I realize that slow internet and mobile connectivity does affect work. I know this because the amount of downloads, upload and site access I’m normal able to do in one sitting is highly reduced. This affects my speed of work and especially on a monday morning. Well I’m not blogging to complain but to [...]
This morning I’ve read Nimo’s story as narrated by Journalist Joy Wanja Muraya and I’m delighted at the content, facts and clear emphasis on the basics.
you can read it here http://www.nation.co.ke/Features/DN2/Hello+my+name+is+Nimo+a…
Dr Johnson Musomi and his outreach team at AMREF is making great strides in telemedicine. Part of the 2010/2011 annual report reads “After the successful pilot phase, the telemedicine services have been scaled up and integrated with specialist and Reconstructive outreach projects. The Outreach Programme has partnered with Computer Aid International to provide the equipment [...]
This event will take place the 10th of February from 2PM to 5PM at @ilab Africa in Strathmore University Nairobi, Kenya. Date: 10th February 2012 Venue : @ilab Africa, Strathmore University 4th Floor, Student’s Center Time: 2-5pm The first goal of the meeting is to inform the community on the next Mobile Boot Camp. We [...]
Greetings! As I get back to work this New Year 2012, I’m excited about the prospects of Information sharing and communication that results in development i.e ICT4D. Three things come to mind, What information do I have or need that is available? What communication language, skills, will I use to acquire or distribute the information? [...]
An exciting day, with Computer Aid, Africa Regional office hosting our local and regional partners in sharing the Training Partnership Initiatives. We recognise our International Partners, Worcester College of Technology on Moodle elearning training, BioMed Central UK on Open Access conferences, Coders4Africa USA on platforms for software developers and Computer Aid International UK for all [...]
I’m an advocate of automation, especially Information and Communication Technology Kind of automation. I’ve proposed to several Women to stop hiding behind the banners and bring out the very truth of their business, educational and social values of that help the society tick. I’m happy to have learn this week that many of them have. [...]
It is yet another friday and I’m wondering what information technology you are using today. Making an Information Technology Friday can be indeed interesting. A conscious effort to use Information Technology in a productive way. Ofcourse begin with the cellphone, by updating making the providers service upto date, deleting your inbox and voice mail to [...]
Did you know that the language of scientific publishing is English? Did you know that there is a difference between En – dash and Em– dash? Neither did I until today’s eye opening preconfrence event at this years Open Access Arrica 2011 at KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. Participants went through two hours of a thorough presenation [...]
Every year we all attend various conferences in our sectors and spheres of operations. In fact every profession has a way of pulling together stakeholders in the sector for various reasons and most of these end up in a conference. Many of them involve travelling to new ares, networking within the profession, meeting new people [...]
I’m glad to say I’m having a good week. This is particularly so because the overflow from the very good weekend was brightened on Monday. My highlight for the week is the women I have met. First Men beware, I’ve completed some Training Co-ordinator interviews where women were trully shinning. The truth is that proper [...]
As I read the Daily Nation on Page 26 this morning, on the Joint message of the Kenyan Government, UNESCO, UNDP, UNICEF, ILO and Education International on the World Teachers’ Day honoring millions of educator across the world. I can’t help but reflect on those who have taught me and those I have taught. I [...]
Computer Aid International is set to make it’s presentation on eWaste at the IGF forum under UNESCO’s events. Follow up on the flyer attached or the unesco website
UNESCO IGF Flyer
COMPUTER AID INTERNATIONAL “REDUCING POVERTY THROUGH PRACTICAL ICT SOLUTIONS” Ethiopia Working Visit (Addis Ababa, Bahar Dar, Awassa) Wednesday, Sept 21st, Friday, Sep 30th, 2011 ABOUT US Computer Aid International is a UK registered charity that aims to reduce poverty through practical ICT solutions. We provide only the highest quality, professionally refurbished computers and laptops for reuse [...]
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