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STEAM Workshop

This workshop ran with the theme: Technology in Climate Action. This was both educational and very exciting. We had a simple introduction to environmental conservation, then jumped into coding.   The kids built a game where your tree only grows if you keep perfectly still. After that we shifted gears into hands-on science, exploring how CO₂ affects temperature rise in the environment. The kids ran a reaction using calcium carbonate and HCl, watching it produce water and carbon dioxide, and learning how those gases play out in the real world. We went on a deep dive into electronic components: LEDs, sensors, and microcontrollers. This showed the kids how each piece plays its part in transforming an input into a meaningful output. We then moved into full hands-on innovation where the kids assembled smart garden prototypes using Arduino boards, breadboards, soil-moisture/water meters, and wiring.

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Mentorship

Mentorship Wins!

We’re thrilled to share the success of our latest mentorship session aimed at learners currently undertaking CNC machine operation training. They dived deep into the art of professional portfolio creation, where they were introduced to the use of Canva, Behance, and LinkedIn to effectively present their work. The focus was on learning how to beautifully and strategically showcase their new brands, innovative products, technical skills, and practical experiences. This is a crucial step in translating their technical training into professional opportunities.

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Digital Literacy

We are now O.I Lead Initiative Implementors!

We are proud to be amongst the organisations selected for the Otermans Institute initiative for Learning, Education, AI, and Development (O.I LEAD). O.I LEAD initiative strives to provide free AI Literacy training to the youth on a global scale, in a bid to make them more employable in Industrial Revolution 4.0.  

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Events

Pwani Innovation Week 2025

Pwani Innovation Week 2025 was a week-long event hosted by SwahiliPot Foundation with the sole purpose of encouraging the growth of youth capabilities in the tech arena. We had 3 sessions that we hosted as IOMe254, namely: Product Photography & Digital Alternatives for Entrepreneurs Digital Fabrication Session: Woodworking FabKids: Technology in Climate Action All three were a success, as we had a number of youth coming in who were curious about how to grow their tech skillset, and what they could do with those skills to uplift their lives as well as the lives of their communities. Additionally, we had our Labs Coordinator, Derrick Mugasia, being the moderator of a panel discussion that discussed “Innovating Waste-to-Wealth Solutions and Sustainable Product Manufacturing”, under the topic of “Coastal Circular Economy” that was within the “Youth Agency” Track. Additionally we had our Entrepreneurship Coordinator, Nadhifa Jama, as a panelist on a discussion revolving around “Nurturing Youth-Led Startups & Social Enterprises for Pwani’s Needs”.

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Events

WSEI Cohort 2 Graduation

Cohort 2 of WSEI wrapped up its operations for this year, with the graduation of 24 women entrepreneurs. To start off the day, we had the Executive Director of the International Center for Humanitarian Affairs, Safia Verjee, commend the entrepreneurs for their hard work on elevating themselves to being better versions of themselves than they were when they first started the process. We then broke off into two groups, where we had pitching sessions for each of the entrepreneurs. The pitching sessions were also competitions, where those who pitched the best would be receiving gifts.   All in all, it was a heart-warming moment that signified the end of their journey of growth through WSEI. We wish them all the best of luck in their future endeavours.

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Mentorship

Tomorrow’s Leaders session

Our session with the new cohort of lab members was truly inspiring. We dove deep into the themes of self-awareness and self-esteem, exploring both the internal and external elements of life that shape who we are. Through open discussions and reflective activities, the students began to recognize their strengths, values, and purpose. This sparked a deeper understanding of themselves and their roles in the journey of life.

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Digital Literacy

Introducing Lot 18

Our new lab members were introduced to the world of Digital Fabrication and Rapid Prototyping. The session aimed to help them understand how ideas can be transformed from simple concepts into tangible creations using technology and innovation tools available at the lab.   In addition, during the Digital Literacy Session, the members had a hands-on experience exploring the System Unit, where they practically identified and learned about key components such as the motherboard, processor (CPU), RAM, hard-disk, power supply, and cooling fan, among others. It was an exciting and insightful day of learning, discovery, and innovation nurturing future makers and creative thinkers in the Lamu community at large.

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Visit

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

During this year’s International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR 2025) in Busia County, leaders and partners came together to reflect on the urgent need to invest in community resilience rather than disaster response.   Discussions focused on how proactive planning, collaboration, and innovation can reduce the impact of disasters and strengthen local capacities to adapt and thrive.   In line with this year’s theme, IOMe254 showcased creative and sustainable innovations that demonstrated how youth-led ideas can turn challenges into opportunities for disaster risk reduction. By nurturing innovation, and community-driven solutions, we move closer to a future where resilience is funded, disasters are prevented, and every community is empowered to build back stronger.

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Humanitarian Coding Club

Launch of the Humanitarian Coding Club

We had the launch of our first Humanitarian Coding Club session in October, at the I.O.Me254 FabLab. The session was graced by the Head of IT and Digital Transformation, accompanied by ICT officers from the Kenya Red Cross Society Headquarters in Nairobi. This came in handy as they got to ask the club members what kind of support they felt they needed from the IT and Digital Transformation departments. This went to show that support can come from far and wide, given that whatever is being produced is something of good quality and high standards. It was exciting to see the flow of ideas coming from our team of devs during our brainstorming session, coupled with future plans for execution. One thing is for sure, they are many opportunities for developing solutions for humanitarian gaps including early warning, emergency response, and overall humanitarian operations systems. This is one strong team we have on-board! With that in mind, we have a bright future filled with exciting inventions coming up ahead.  

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Training

Session: Lamu Branch Volunteers

At the I.O.Me005 Lab, we had a session with members where we explored and discussed real community challenges and proposed innovative ideas to continue improving lives in Lamu. They shared solutions like Elderly Support Systems, Improved Farming Methods, Ambulance Boats, Methadone Treatment Programs, and Desalination Plants for safe and clean water. Others proposed making of fuel from plastic waste, reforesting mangroves to preserve ecosystem, and establishment of policy frameworks to reduce early marriages. Each idea began with a pain point and grew into a solution showing how creativity, invention, and innovation can build a stronger, more sustainable Lamu.

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