Tag Archives: Uganda

ka-torchi!

Posted on 2010/04/29 by Ben Konrath

The Nokia 1200 and companion 1208 are good examples of technology that have been designed with the conditions of developing countries in mind. These phones both include an easily accessible flashlight (torch in British English), a long battery life and … Continue reading →

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dealing with unreliable power in Uganda

Posted on 2009/03/25 by Ben Konrath

Rural Uganda is infamous for unreliable power. Through the month of February 2008, power was on for about 40% of the time in Kabale. We would literally run to the power outlets when power came back so that we could … Continue reading →

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