Experiencing the Evictions: A First-Hand Account of Displacement in Mathare
The Kenyan government’s current program of demolishing structures and relocating residents living on riparian land in Nairobi has raised concerns about equity and fairness.
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An Innovative way to break down waste into a Useful Resource
The Ecotreat waste digester is a microorganism based product that breaks down different kinds of waste: human solid waste, animal waste, vegetable gums, fats, complex proteins, oils, and greases as well as cellulose (tissue paper) and starches at an accelerated rate.
Understanding Knowledge, Perceptions and Beliefs of eCooking
From the forum, it was apparent that people across different socio-economic divides and geographical regions had different views and opinions regarding electric cooking.
Unearthing the digital divide among the urban poor in Kenya’s Informal Settlements
Despite the digital progression, the urban poor communities in informal settlements remain excluded from the digital mobility which increases their vulnerability to multifaceted shocks.
Reaching the Hard-to-Reach Areas: A Case of Electrification of Remote Areas in Kenya
Extension of the grid by the national utility continues to be carried out across the country. It is still, however, not clear when all the areas will be reached by the national grid.
Resilience – A channel of hope or just a fashionable jargon? An African Community Lens: Grounded Perspectives
The latency of resilience means that it is impossible to measure and observe in a risk-free context. Only communities (or systems) that have been exposed to risk can be termed as resilient (or not).
Digital Platforms and Household Water Resilience for the Urban Poor
Interestingly, a significant number of households have shifted to technology and use of digital platforms to address uncertainties of water access.
Innovative Multi-Storey Gardens Enhancing Food Security in Kenya
Innovative Multi-Storey Gardens Enhancing Food Security in Kenya Written by Harrison Kioko Post Date comments No Comments Views shares
Harnessing Clean Energy from Bio-Waste in Quest of Reducing Kenya’s Carbon Footprint.
Harnessing Clean Energy from Bio-Waste in Quest of Reducing Kenya’s Carbon Footprint. Written by Nuvoni@dmin Post Date comments No Comments
Opportunities for Electric Cooking in Mini-Grids
Occurring concurrently with the rise of off-grid electricity access projects is a growing and sustained interest in doing away with non-renewable sources of energy or unclean fuels.
A Homegrown Kenyan Innovation in Orthopedics
The Hip Spica Table is an equipment for positioning children when they break part of their bone; it helps doctors to put on the cast
Frugal Innovation as a Remedy to Community’s Energy & Sanitation Needs.
The devastating effects on the health and well-being of locals prompted for innovative ways to address the ever-increasing need in the context of sanitation and energy.
Anchoring Productive Use on Mini Grids
After installation of some mini grids and supplying the electricity to households within the catchment area, some developers realized that relying on households as the sole electricity consumers was not profitable from a business perspective.
Community Participation in Mini-Grids Development: Key points to focus On
Mini-grid developments require a considerable amount of land. Given the importance of land for these projects, most developers agree that meaningful community outreach and consultation need to be done prior to system installation.
Frugal Innovation During the COVID-19 Crisis: Examples from East Africa
The most visible and prevalent low-tech frugal innovations on the continent address basic hygiene requirements for combating the pandemic, i.e. sanitisation and face coverings.
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