Young coders in Nairobi turning old phones into soil sensors. Pure gri

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    Young coders in Nairobi turning old phones into soil sensors. Pure grit and creativity.
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    · Jun 19 ·
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    · Jun 16 ·
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    · Jun 14 ·
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