Rural Internet Kiosks for Information Empowerment in Webuye

Material poverty, poor health, low levels of sanitation, low levels of education, lack of access to government services, and lack of access to finance are the core issues found in the community. These issues are all addressed through information and communications. Information poverty is a widespread social problem throughout developing countries. The Rural Internet Kiosk and Information Empowerment Centers provide the following development solutions: E-commerce, E-health, E-government, E-banking, E-learning, Relief services, Local content creation, Skills training, Employment opportunities, Independent local media, and Knowledge diffusion from the North to the South and from the South to the North. With access to ICT and the Internet the people can determine for themselves what type of development they want to pursue in their communities and join the Information Society.