Fenix and MTN Uganda launched the ReadySet renewable energy system in Uganda in 2011. Annette is a ReadySet entrepreneur who works with the Grameen Foundation AppLab as a Community Knowledge Worker.
With the ReadySet, she can now operate a micro-utility business by charging mobile phones, and no longer has to use dangerous and costly kerosene lamps. Anette was able to pay back the investment of the ReadySet in 3-4 months. She uses this additional income to better provide for her family. The ReadySet is currently available for sale at MTN outlets in Uganda.
Using SMS in rural areas is becoming very cmomon these days; I think that there is great need for this in my country. Because of Afghanistan’s natural geography, it is difficult to travel and the security makes it even more difficult. We need to utilize technology to grow!