Comments on: Testing Google Driving Directions in Kenya

By: Miquel Hudin » So, what is Google doing in Africa?

Miquel Hudin » So, what is Google doing in Africa? — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:50:10 +0000

[…] else. In their defense, I do enjoy the fact that they’re trying so many things and as Erik pointed out, they’re trying things like Google Maps in Kenya and seeing where they go. Undoubtedly a […]

By: carol

carol — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:52:28 +0000

Awesome news, totally awesome

By: Loy Okezie ≡ Google Announces G-Nigeria Day 2010

Loy Okezie ≡ Google Announces G-Nigeria Day 2010 — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:12:36 +0000

[…] December, Google launched driving directions for Kenya, which according to Erik Hersman of WhiteAfrican.com can “get you to and from the locations in Nairobi that […]

By: Sankale Shompole

Sankale Shompole — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:13:25 +0000

Navigation in Kenya? This is great even if it’s rudimentary. Its just a first step. Eventually people can find businesses, etc easily! Even though I’m in the US, I have placed a link on my website http://sokonakazi.mobi and I can find directions from Kiserian to Nairobi or even Narok, with ease.

By: Michiel

Michiel — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:17:23 +0000

Don’t forget that alot of stuff has come out of the community through MapMaker, hence some of the mistakes, it will never be perfect, but its amazing what has been achieved in a year or so.

By: Kajsa

Kajsa — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:29:49 +0000

When is this level of mapping coming to Accra, Ghana? We need it!!! Every week, I make numerous phone calls about directions and all of them follow the format “opposite x-bank, in front of a y-seller”. Google, help us out! Nairobi, congrats!

By: luka wanjohi

luka wanjohi — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:49:44 +0000

The tool is extremely handy though sometimes with mistakes. I used it on monday to drive from westlands to Coop Bank Management centre in Karen, only to find part of Bogani rd. has since been permanently closed yet it was the suggested route

By: jke

jke — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:08:50 +0000

Now I can already imagine you fixing a Tupperware box with cables ties on top of your motorbike to work as a mobile iPhone holder 🙂

By: HASH

HASH — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:07:53 +0000

Everyone, please go read @Mikel Maron’s blog post above. It’s brilliant and insightful!

By: Mikel Maron

Mikel Maron — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:46:39 +0000

A few thoughts, comparing these services with OSM .. http://brainoff.com/weblog/2009/12/18/1499