David Kobia

David Kobia is a Kenyan entrepreneur and technologist known for co-creating Ushahidi, a digital platform that maps and visualizes crisis information using crowdsourced reports. Founded in 2008, Ushahidi has been used globally for emergency response, election monitoring, and social activism. Kobia’s work focuses on leveraging technology to improve communication and accountability, particularly in regions facing social or political challenges. His contributions have helped empower communities to share vital information during crises, fostering transparency and collective action through innovative use of open-source software.