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UK tech firm picks Kenyan startup to make circuit boards

partnership between Liquid Technologies and Raspberry Pi

From left: Young Scientists Kenya Head of Programs Vanessa Inziani, Angaza Elimu CEO Kiko Muuo and Centre for ICT Integration CEO David Butita on a panel during the unveiling of a partnership between Liquid Technologies and Raspberry Pi on October 25, 2022.  PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

By  Kabui Mwangi

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

UK-based charity Raspberry Pi Foundation has contracted Kenyan electronics maker Gearbox Europlacer to produce circuit boards and computer chips on its behalf, raising Kenya's profile as a manufacturing hub.

Gearbox, which brands itself as an electronics manufacturing services provider, has been operational since late last year and is based in Nairobi’s Industrial Area.

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