Hi, very much interested with these developments. Possible avenues for support and growth to young and upcoming entrepreneurs is SITT (Strathmore Innovation Technology transfer program ) which focuses on the commercialization of IT based initiatives/ideas. For further info see attachment. Deadline Dec 16. From: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto:skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] On Behalf Of aki Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 9:57 AM To: Skunkworks Forum Subject: Re: [Skunkworks] 'Techies Getting Together' Culture in Kenya On Tue, Dec 1, 2009 at 8:33 AM, Eva Kimathi <evakimathi@gmail.com<mailto:evakimathi@gmail.com>> wrote: @Aki> They are all around you! I think the most impressive I've seen have been in in campus....students have great ideas. Innovation is the inspiration!!! Kenya is fast becoming a BPO for IT, there's the project KPLC had for prepaid elec bills, theres the various cellphone apps...a friend of mine is in the process of developing an app that is meant to enable students check the courses they are registered for and add on others as they wish...I tested out yesterday and apart from a few kinks its good to go! So, yes, Kenyan developers exist who code on standards that can match and beat int'l standards! @Eva, agreed and btw I ain't against any local coders, developers etc just that I see us lacking in many areas and the shortcuts people take, while there is so much that people can achieve. Pls share some examples of how we are becoming a BPO for IT and then we can dissect it for further analysis. Asante. :-) __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4576 (20091105) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 4576 (20091105) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com ________________________________ Strathmore University provides all-round education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility. This email and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for use by the recipient(s) to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential information. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email and/or any files attached to it from your computer. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Strathmore University. The University accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss or damages incurred, or suffered, resulting, or arising, from the use of this email and/or its attachments. The University warrants neither the integrity of the e-mail nor its freedom from errors, viruses, interception or any other form of interference. …………………………………………………………………. Website: www.strathmore.edu