American tech companies set up shop in Kenya

Pupils of Barack Obama Kogelo Primary School in Siaya County study from their E-Reader devices donated by the US-based WorldReader. The devices are loaded with access to over 200 books. These are some of the technological advancements witnessed in the country in the past few years. [FILE/STANDARD]

 

In 2009, Kenya landed the first undersea cable in the East African region connecting five countries to a lifeline of high speed internet.