R.I.P Idd Salim: Coder, Thinker and Blogger for Africa

Sad Day As Renowned Blogger And Coder Idd Salim Passes On

Even before Kenyans are over with mourning the souls that we lost in the Westgate attack, we are hit by more bad news. The Kenyan online community has lost renowned blogger, coder and twitter bigwig Idd Salim who passed on Yesterday night at St. Mary’s hospital. Reports claim that the blogger died from a chest infection (Tuberculosis) after ailing for a few days.

His blog

http://www.iddsalim.com/blog/2013/07/08/3-reasons-why-silicon-semenya-kenya-will-never-match-silicon-valley-us/

Tribute Articles

1. http://www.trending.co.ke/even_when_gonethus_spaketh_idd-267564315.html?xrs=RebelMouse_tw

2. http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/blogs/KAMUNYU-A-tribute-to-Idd-Salim/-/634/2006370/-/15h5l9qz/-/index.html