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A Parisian in Nairobi – Part 2

December 31, 2009 in Africa, Facebook, Nonprofits, Other, Social Enterprise, Stories, Technology by Laetitia
Nairobi is the largest and most modern city in East Africa. It is growing very fast and is the center for many organizations and businesses in the region. Though the word Nairobi means “Place of cool water” for Masaii people, it is not the case this month (November ’09). In fact, the current drought striking [...]

A Parisian in Nairobi – Samasource’s first Fellow

October 29, 2009 in Africa, Other, Stories by Laetitia
When arriving in Nairobi, one can quickly feel stifled by people, noise, pollution, so the charm of the city is not obvious at first. This city is like a whirlwind that can be stunning. But after the first shockwave, one gets used to this environment and appreciates the kind of life Nairobi has to offer. I [...]