Practical Insights on Ory Okolloh

Giving Thanks to Ten Digital Development Leaders

Giving Thanks to Ten Digital Development Leaders

Published on: Nov 22 2018 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
Today in the USA it is Thanksgiving, which used to be a day we gave thanks for a bountiful harvest and successful preparations for winter, but now usually means...
Where Are the B2B Plays in African ICT Start-Ups?

Where Are the B2B Plays in African ICT Start-Ups?

Published on: Jan 13 2014 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
Recently, Ory Okolloh tweeted an observation I often comment on when I am talking with techies all excited about start-ups in Africa: There is a real need to focus...
Did You Know the Facebook Tipping Point Happened in Ghana on Sunday?

Did You Know the Facebook Tipping Point Happened in Ghana on Sunday?

Published on: Dec 11 2012 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
On Sunday, the Electoral Commission of Ghana changed the place of social media in African politics forever. After a very close race for the presidency of Ghana,...
For BlackBerry to Survive, RIM Should Move From Canada to Nigeria

For BlackBerry to Survive, RIM Should Move From Canada to Nigeria

Published on: Jun 18 2012 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Recently, Ory Okolloh (‏@kenyanpundit) tweeted this brilliant suggestion to the leadership of Research in Motion, owners of the BlackBerry mobile phone system: Blackberry...
Why Tanzanian Internet Access Prices Have Not Decreased with the Arrival of SEACOM

Why Tanzanian Internet Access Prices Have Not Decreased with the Arrival of SEACOM

Published on: May 09 2011 by Wayan Vota - 16 Comments
Recently, Ory Okolloh (aka @kenyanpundit) asked a pertinent question on Twitter, that I would paraphrase as: “Tanzanians – what are your thoughts on...
Data vs. SMS Revenue for Safaricom: Data Wins!

Data vs. SMS Revenue for Safaricom: Data Wins!

Published on: Mar 31 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Data vs. SMS Revenue for Safaricom: Data Wins!
Here is a very heartening tweet from Ory Okolloh about Safaricom, Kenya’s largest mobile phone operator: If in deed, Safaricom broadband modems and their...