This was the result of the "Unlock the Block" hackathon which was an event that was held in Africa. The event was centered on exploring blockchain solutions that would be beneficial for Africans. (Mbogo, 2018) 

It feels good to read stuff like this. The purpose of cryptocurrencies was to provide peer-to-peer transactions without any middlemen charging any transaction fees through blockchains but now it is showing potential of providing more than that. The hackathon was a great way to push an innovation into further development.