It’s no secret that Kenya’s rivers are running dry as a result of forest destruction and environmental degradation which has led to a season of blackouts in the capital city Nairobi. Typical of the ingenious people of Nairobi one street vendor has cashed in on the crisis with this wonderful gadget which he markets as “Perfect for Nairobi black out” As you can see I ...

An outdoor awning allows you to sit and enjoy your patio irrespective of heavy rainfall or strong sunlight. How Make a Small Wooden NightstandBuild your own small wooden nightstand over the weekend to place your reading lamp, bedtime book and other items instead of purchasing o…Maker Faire Heads to AfricaWe’ve been a fan of Afrigadget for

... a South African Startup Index using YouNoodle’s API. Quite cool, I’d love to see someone do this for startups across Africa. The Malawian Who Harnessed the Airwaves Really, it’s an AfriGadget-type story on Gabriel Kondesi who constructed a radio station three years ago, using, among other things, three small transistor radios, car batteries, TV aerials, wires, and a radio ...