Just as a toothless molar deprives one of the enjoyment of ripe kolanuts (to quote a Yoruba proverb), so is the irregularity of energy denying many organizations (in Nigeria especially) the opportunity to maximize the benefits inherent inthe (new) technology.

I have been involved with Kabissa in various capacities for the past 7 years - as a member, as an adviser and now as the community coordinator, so I would say I am more than qualified to blow the "Kabissa Trumpet".

Energy supplies are one of the biggest problems facing African communities and businesses.  In some countries such as Nigeria, electricity in rural areas is non-existent and only occassionaly in the urban zones.   Businesses and familes that can afford it  rely on generators - those that cannot use parafin lights or candles.   UNIDO is supporting the introduction of Energy Kiosks in Kenya.

American inventor has developed a solar powered flashlight called BoGo. The first flashlight of it's kind in the world; should be of great use and lead to a reduction of pollution in emerging markets. They are offering a buy 1 get 1 deal, kind of like what MIT media lab has done with their OLPC