In 2014, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Soko” by www.shopsoko.com (Digital Communities) with a Honorary Mention.
*Soko* means marketplace in Swahili, the national language of Kenya. *Soko’s* Founders Catherine Mahugu, Ella Peinovich and Gwen Floyd, met in Nairobi, where they were inspired to create technology solutions to change the lives of those around them.
About www.shopsoko.com
*Soko* was founded by Catherine Mahugu, Gwen Floyd and Ella Peinovich in 2012. The core team of eight people is based in Kenya and the US.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.