Category: blog
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A Standard Physical Address for Every Kenyan: The necessary Frontier
No matter how hard we try to integrate data into decision-making and development, the lack of an adequate address system will always lead to inaccuracies. I believe accurate address data adds 30% to the accuracy of 80% of the development and feasibility data. For instance, it’s not enough to conclude that 50% of Disease A…
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`Where` Address Explained
An address serves as a crucial identifier for the location of a particular place. It helps with navigation, service delivery, emergency services, and other essential activities. Additionally, addresses are vital for communication and documentation for businesses, government agencies, and individuals. Our addresses are designed to serve individuals, communities, and organizations efficiently. In this article, we’ll…
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Address Uniqueness: Why It’s Important
The importance of address uniqueness cannot be overstated. Unique addresses play a crucial role in various aspects of our daily lives, from mail delivery and emergency services to digital communication and navigation. The significance of address uniqueness lies in its ability to ensure precision, accuracy, and reliability in a wide range of applications. In this…
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Location Analytics
Today, organizations are seeking valuable insights that can enable them to deliver services more efficiently. The deeper an organization’s insight can get, the more impactful its plan gets. By introducing digital addresses, organizations can get deeper insights into how their services are consumed. This article outlines the benefits of geospatial or address data analytics to…
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`Where` Address Creation Process
Every `Where` address is created by an agent on the ground, standing at the exact point where the address is created. This is the point where a walkway or driveway to a property starts or branches from the public road. At that point, geo-coordinates data is captured, and our system generates a sequential number. The…
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The Role of Geo-Coordinates in Addresses
Today, geo-coordinates are used by a wide range of sectors and industries, including but not limited to aviation, maritime, agriculture, surveying, mapping, transportation, and telecommunications. They are also extensively used by individuals for activities such as navigation, location-based services, and outdoor recreational activities. This article will cover what constitutes geo-coordinate data, its history, and transmission.…
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Why Use APIs?
API stands for Application Programming Interface. It is a set of rules and protocols that allows different software applications to communicate with each other. APIs enable the integration of different systems and allow them to share data and functionality. In this article, I’ll explain why and how `Where` leverages APIs in address service delivery. `Where`…
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Is an Address Personal Data?
Today’s digitally connected world relies on secure data transmission and lawful data management. That’s why companies need to disclose how they get their data, how it is used, and the impact it can have on communities. At `Where` we are, our goal is to be leaders in transparent data creation, transfer, and storage. At `Where`,…