Kenya’s in the middle of what could be the most important election in its post-colonial history — a real turning point for the entire country. And how is Uhuru Kenyatta, one of two leading candidates for president, drumming up votes? By promising free solar-powered laptops for children entering primary school.
Ever since the debut of the One Laptop Per Child project, getting robust laptops into the hands of children has been the rallying cry of technologists and politicians alike, despite the limited evidence that such projects accomplish much. (A typical headline on this subject: “Why Did One Laptop Per Child Fail?“) |
