Digital Kenya An Entrepreneurial Revolution in the Making [Hardcover]

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Presenting rigorous and original research, this volume offers key insights into the historical, cultural, social, economic and political forces at play in the creation of world-class ICT innovations in Kenya. Following the arrival of fiber-optic cables in 2009, Digital Kenya examines why the initial entrepreneurial spirit and digital revolution has begun to falter despite support from motivated entrepreneurs, international investors, policy experts and others. Written by engaged scholars and professionals in the field, the book offers 15 eye-opening chapters and 14 one-on-one conversations with entrepreneurs and investors to ask why establishing ICT start-ups on a continental and global scale remains a challenge on the Silicon Savannah. The authors present evidence-based recommendations to help Kenya to continue producing globally impactful ?ICT innovations that improve the lives of those still waiting on the side-lines, and to inspire other nations to do the same.

INTRODUCING DIGITAL KENYA.- Chapter 1 The Paradigm Shift: Disruption, Creativity and Innovation in Kenya (Bitange Ndemo).- Conversation 1 with Jimmy Gitonga: The Past, Present & Future of Digital Nyika: How to Fix an Aircraft in Mid-Air.- PART I: LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING AHEAD.- Chapter 2 The Internet Journey for Kenya: The Interplay of Disruptive Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Fueling Rapid Growth Kenya (Muriuki Mureithi).- Conversation 2 with Eric Hersman of BRCK: Exploring the Ideal Role of Government, NGOs, Angel Investors, and Universities for Technology Entrepreneurs NGOs.- Chapter 3 The KINGS of Africas Digital Economy (Eric Osiakwan).- Conversation 3 with Anne Githuku- Shongwe of Afroes: Changing the Game: Building Mindsets of Hope and Possibilities in Africas future leaders- One Game at a Time.- PART II UNCOVERING UNIQUE MARKET OPlCp