Following a partnership research project with Strathmore University, Samsung Electronics East Africa has unveiled six androids apps developed locally by Strathmore IT students.
The newly launched apps, that will be available on the Samsung app store in one week’s time, are part of the program that saw the electronics company work closely with Strathmore’s iLab Africa to train and nurture students to come up with localized android applications.
Speaking during the launch ceremony, Samsung Electronics East Africa Chief Operating Officer, Robert Ngeru challenged local app developers to consider coming up with solutions that have a global market appeal, in light of the current high demand for relevant apps.
“The Samsung app storeâ€, he explained, “is accessed by millions of mobile phone subscribers’ globally seeking to download quality android applications in diverse categories such as entertainment, education, games, lifestyle, travel and productivity among others. Kenyan app developers on the android platform have equal access to other global developers to show case their solutions on the Samsung apps store which is a gateway to global technology entrepreneurship.†Robert pointed out.
The apps launched include the ‘Kenya Law Reports Application’ which allows lawyers and the general public access information such as the constitution, updates on case files, schedule of court cases and the law of Kenya
The Pharmaceutical Poisons Board App which was also launched allows the public to easily recognize and report side effects on drugs, while also providing a platform to locate and engage a registered pharmacist among other uses.
Strathmore Business School students will also be able to benefit from the ‘Strathmore Business School App’ which enables them to easily manage their lecture sessions, study group schedules and download lecture content and assignments from the SBS e-learning system. This application also always copy write protection and can be adapted to suit any college and curriculum.
Also launched was the ‘Church Application’ enables users to access general Christian information of people sharing their favorite scriptures, what they like about being a Christian, etc, as well as the ‘Kitoweo African Cuisine’ App which provides recipes of African foods.