tanzania hack trip here we come
The tech community in Tanzania is still small, but there is growing interest in the potential of technology to stimulate economic growth and contribute to social change. Indigo hopes that it has begun to contribute to this ecosystem through awarding a £30,000 grant 
to KINU, alongside Google Africa funding to support a locally initiated innovation/Hacker and Pre-incubation space. What impressed me the most about the team, is that they have already successfully mobilised the tech community to some extent e.g. 300 people attended their Bar Camp (which sold out in 2 days) and a similar number attended a Hackathon they arranged. They also encouraged Apps4Africa to come to Tanzania, brought in industry experts on climate change and ran a follow up session to provide support with submissions. A Tanzanian entrant eventually won, which astonished East Africa (who naturally expected the Kenyans to win). We wish them every success in…
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Newton Robert 