About

AfriGadget is a website dedicated to showcasing African ingenuity. A team of bloggers and readers contribute their pictures, videos and stories from around the continent. The stories of innovation are inspiring. It is a testament to Africans bending the little they have to their will, using creativity to overcome life’s challenges.

AfriGadget’s Editors:

Erik Hersman
Founder of AfriGadget, Erik grew up in Sudan and Kenya. He is a passionate advocate of change, brought about through the use of technology.
Personal blog - WhiteAfrican

Steve Mugiri
One of the most dedicated editors ensuring top quality content is always top of mind. He has a strong business management and technology background. Steve has sourced some of the most popular stories on AfriGadget to date.
Personal blog - Ntwiga

Juliana Chebet
One of the founding AfriGadget editors. A Kenyan with an engineering degree and a heart for solar power, currently living in Chicago. She is committed to making AfriGadget an even greater success.
Personal blog - Afromusing

Juergen Eichholz
A German water & sanitation specialist who grew up in East Africa, Juergen has a knack for finding interesting stories that go beyond the normal found on AfriGadget.
Personal blog - Kikuyumoja’s Realm