March 19, 2025
Why Location Data Matters More Than Ever Location-based services (LBS) are transforming the way we interact with the world. Using geographical data, these services provide personalized, […]
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March 10, 2025
Using Technology to Build More Inclusive, Smart, and Resilient Cities Urban planning shapes how we live, work, and move within cities. At its best, it creates […]
July 31, 2024
Beyond Buildings and Roads Community mapping initiatives are often considered tools for empowerment. Also known as participatory mapping, community mapping is a process where communities gather […]
October 11, 2023
This blog post is the latest installment in our ongoing series, exploring how technology-driven location-based services can revolutionize community engagement. Demystifying Location-Based Technology The digital tools […]
June 26, 2023
In this piece, we will mostly discuss the topic of data accessibility in informal settlements, however, accessing relevant data to make informed decisions about one’s life […]
January 26, 2023
There has been a growing focus on the importance of consensus when it comes to determining land rights. This is particularly true when it comes to […]
January 18, 2023
In this piece, we will specifically talk about community-led field mapping and how terrestrial imagery and consensus can be used to improve the accuracy of data. […]
November 30, 2022
Between 2021 and 2022, we carried out a project called Kenya Digital Public Works. Here’s a short description of the project with more on the way […]
May 26, 2020
Informal settlements are often missing from the geographic and statistical representation of countries. Nairobi’s informal settlements are no exception. Very little information is available on the […]
