The downpour in Nairobi has been insane! Heavy rains in Nairobi are synonymous with heavy traffic on almost all roads. Here are a couple of useful apps that will help you bear with the gridlock, navigate it and one will even help you evade it!
1. Ma3Route
Need real time updates on the traffic situation on the roads? You don’t have to tune into radio anymore to get traffic updates. By relying on crowd sourced information, Ma3Route gives real time traffic updates thus giving you the opportunity to beat the traffic prior to starting your journey. In addition, you can also use the nifty app to get directions. It’s the perfect travel companion!
2. Pocket
Often, you come across interesting content on the internet but you don’t have time to read it or watch it. And that’s where Pocket comes in. Pocket allows you to store articles and videos so that you can watch and read them later when you are offline. Also, with Pocket, you can sync your saved material across all your devices the app is installed.
3. Uber
There may be a lot of controversy surrounding Uber, but the app has revolutionized taxi travel. Uber allows you to easily request a taxi that will pick you up from wherever you are promptly. It also gives you a variety of payment options. Plus, if this isn’t incentive enough yet, you’ll be thrilled to know Uber is much cheaper compared to normal taxis. You don’t have to break the bank anymore to use a taxi thanks to Uber.
4. Kindle
If you are an avid reader, Kindle is a necessity. Kindle has a massive book collection and its interface is ideal for reading since it’s easy on the eyes. Download it and start reading those classic novels you’ve always been planning to read but have never been able to.
5. Elevate
As the name suggests, Elevate is an app that aims to uplift you. The self improvement app has numerous personalized brain training exercises that will test your memory, language skills, math skills and much more. Instead of staying idle in traffic, why not improve your brainpower? The exercises are not only challenging, but lots of fun too!
