Navigating Nairobi's traffic can be a big challenge, especially for motorcyclists -- but one Kenyan startup thinks it's found a way to help reduce the dangers faced by riders: wearable electronics.
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Navigating Nairobi's traffic can be a big challenge, especially for motorcyclists -- but one Kenyan startup thinks it's found a way to help reduce the dangers faced by riders: wearable electronics.
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Nairobi-based CladLight Limited has created a smart jacket that increases the visibility of riders in order to help combat the high number of road accidents.
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Nairobi-based CladLight Limited has created a smart jacket that increases the visibility of riders in order to help combat the high number of road accidents.
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"We put lights on that vest and the lights are controlled remotely so they indicate clearly the intents to turn right, left or break when you are riding your motorcycle," says co-founder Charles Muchene.
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"We put lights on that vest and the lights are controlled remotely so they indicate clearly the intents to turn right, left or break when you are riding your motorcycle," says co-founder Charles Muchene.
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"With such an elevated indication system on the smart jacket we are expecting to bring sanity onto our roads," continues Muchene. "And we are hopeful that...we will have a reduction of accidents."
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"With such an elevated indication system on the smart jacket we are expecting to bring sanity onto our roads," continues Muchene. "And we are hopeful that...we will have a reduction of accidents."
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Road accidents are a huge problem on Nairobi's busy roads.
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Road accidents are a huge problem on Nairobi's busy roads.
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Many people use motorbikes to weave in and out of traffic and get around quickly. This can lead to accidents as both road quality and road safety education are poor.
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Many people use motorbikes to weave in and out of traffic and get around quickly. This can lead to accidents as both road quality and road safety education are poor.
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