February 3, 2005
High Tech Masai
Travellers back from Tanzania share their experience in the Sun Newspapers, and one of the things that struck them most, was how cell phones have become ubiquitous in Africa.
“The most bizarre thing I saw was Masai tribesmen herding their animals with traditional costumes with a cell phone strapped on,” Amy Krupp said. “They have their shields, everything. They're talking on the phone while they're herding.”
Cell phones are increasingly changing what is seen as the traditional face of Africa. Safaricom, Krupp said, does brisk business with the cell phones, which are becoming ubiquitous.
“Sitting in a village, you don't expect a cell phone to go off,” she said. “We were in a house that was make of wood – no nails – and there we hear ringing, and there's a cell phone on the wall.”
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