“Upatilize udongo ungali maji” – Mould the clay while is still wet. As the saying goes, with the mission to support the journey towards a cleaner and a greener Lamu county, we need to inspire children to care for the environment. Through the plastic recycling project, our in-school workshop sessions aimed to teach kids aged […]
The menace of plastic pollution poses a significant threat to both environmental sustainability and human health worldwide. Recognizing the urgency in addressing this issue, I.O.Me005 conducted several plastic waste collection campaigns and community cleanups with a hashtag, “Plastic trash is cash” in collaboration with the Kenya Red Cross volunteers, community members, and Flipflopi foundation. Effective […]
Innovators and entrepreneurs met at the IOME001 Social Innovation Centre to commemorate World Intellectual Property Day on the 26th of April, with an enlightening workshop focused on intellectual property matters. The attendees were introduced to various types of intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, and technovation, and explored the processes and prerequisites for acquiring these protections. […]
Facilitated by researchers from TU Delft, the IOME001 Lab hosted a workshop on digital microscopy. The event attracted 13 participants who delved into the fascinating world of optics and microscopy. Throughout the workshop, attendees explored various types of lenses, gaining insight into their specific functions and effects on microscopic imaging. The hands-on assembly of digital […]
In partnership with Yong Muslim Association, A STEM Workshop was held in Garissa, an initiative dedicated to empowering students across various educational levels, encompassing Young Muslim Girls High School, junior secondary, Young Muslims Academy(YMA) and Young Muslim Children’s home(YMCH). The two day workshop that took place on the 7th and 8th of February 2024 aimed […]
Climate and environmental crisis are a priority in the strategy 2030 of the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. It incorporates climate risk management – including adaptation and mitigation, operations, and advocacy instruments, and applying better environmental management approaches to addressing harmful and vulnerable conditions. It is estimated that 92% of plastic waste is mismanaged […]
This year’s International Women’s Day theme, DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, acknowledges the critical role of digital literacy in advancing economic growth and development while championing the advancement of transformative technology and digital education for women and girls. In line with this theme, the Kenya Red Cross Innovation Unit has implemented a series […]
In today’s fast-paced world, an online presence is essential for success in creative business. This is especially true for those who want to reach new clients and audiences through the internet. IOMe005 recently conducted a seven-week program that trained participants to create their personal documentation websites. The program formed four teams that were assigned to […]
The Ajira Digital Training Program recently conducted a Data Entry and Data Management Module training session on the 16th and 17th of March 2023 at the IOMe005 Innovation Lab. The training was conducted by eMobilis and aimed to equip 43 young people from Hindi with the skills and knowledge required to excel in online work. […]
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering) education is a crucial part of modern education, focusing on providing children with practical knowledge and problem-solving skills. To support this initiative, I.O.Me005 organized a ThinkBricks STEM Kids Event in Lamu on March 4th, 2023. Twenty children between the ages of 8 and 12 were given hands-on guidance on how to […]
