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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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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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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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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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Digital Fabrication

Unveiling Flood Detector – Type 2!

Sit tight, we have news for you! Mercy and Felix, members from the I.O.Me001 FabLab, have created a new flood detector, something that works a little different as compared to the first one. The first flood detector worked by detecting when waterbodies were about to break their banks, whereas this new version has sensors around an area to monitor flash floods during the rainy season. How it works is that sensors will communicate with each other during floods, and if they register the same/similar data they will send out alerts. This is helpful, as this will be able to differentiate between a flash flood and when someone pours a bucket of water on the ground. This new version of the flood detector is more portable as it works using lithium-ion batteries and GSM network vs. the older floor detector that works using solar power and LTE network. The motivation behind this new model came from the flash-floods in Kijabe in 2024. There was wide-spread devastation where families were wiped out and people had to start their lives again from scratch. All of that could have been prevented by an alert system.  

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Blue Economy Innovation & Investment Summit 2025

I.O.Me254 was present and heard during the 2025 Blue Economy & Investment Summit, held at Pride Inn Paradise. Present was Derrick Mugasia – I.O.Me254 Labs Coordinator for the Kenya Red Cross Society and Nadhifa Jama – Entrepreneurship Co-ordinator for Kenya Red Cross Society. The agenda included discussions on sustainable solutions for ocean pollution, marine biodiversity, and community empowerment. This was reinforcing our commitment to environmental stewardship as I.O.Me254, and as the Kenya Red Cross Society as a whole.

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Plastic Odyssey Visit

The MV Plastic Odyssey is a ship that left Marseille on October 1st 2022 for a world-wide voyage to places most affected by plastic pollution. We hosted them at I.O.Me254’s Mombasa Branch (I.O.Me001 Social Innovation Center) for a period of 2 weeks, whereby we had an exhibition depicting their travels in the co-working space. We had children steaming in from Mbaraki Girls School as well as the Aga Khan Primary School, brimming with curiosity and creativity. For the children, it was a meaningful learning experience where they saw more practical approaches of environment preservation by recycling and repurposing the materials that we would otherwise have disposed of. We had the opportunity to have our staff, together with 10 waste management companies, attend an onboard incubation training on plastic recycling onboard the Plastic Odyssey. They then ended their stay in Mombasa with I.O.Me254’s partnership launch event that was held at the I.O.Me001 Social Innovation Center. This event was crucial as it market the day that Plastic Odyssey signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kenya Red Cross Society.

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Digital Literacy

Policy Dialogue: British Council X Nairobits Trust

At the Policy Dialogue Event, held collaboratively by the SIDP (Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation) Project (via British Council) and Nairobits Trust, I.O.Me254 joined leaders from across different sectors in Mombasa. The Skills for Inclusive Digital Participation works on giving digitally excluded individuals the opportunity to build their skills so as to access digital opportunities. These digitally excluded individuals include women, the youth, differently-abled individuals as well as underprivileged individuals. The event encompassed discussions on. how to turn digital literacy into real, inclusive impact in Mombasa, based on the project implemented earlier this year by the British Council and Nairobits Trust in conjunction with I.O.Me254, A.P.D.K, Government of Kenya and other key stakeholders. We ended the day with a clearer way forward into the next year, with more potentially-impactful implementation tactics.   Lets all play our part and help turn digital skills into sustainable livelihoods, especially for the youth, women, and persons with disabilities.      

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Digital Literacy

Lot 17 – Digital Literacy Trainings

In July we had the privilege of hosting Lot 17 of the Digital Literacy Training. We’re equipping young minds with essential skills that open doors to opportunity in today’s digital-first world. This is part of a broader mission by I.O.Me254 to bridge the digital divide, especially in underserved regions.   Every click, every lesson, every step forward is a contribution toward self-reliance, employability, and innovation. Learning how to format documents professionally and navigating advanced features like the View and Review tabs are two examples of the practical knowledge that employers demand and communities need.        

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FabKids

S.T.E.A.M Summer Camp

In July, the I.O.Me001 Social Innovation Center launched our 2-week STEAM Summer Camp, where our young students were able to participate in a variety of enriching activities. They have explored coding through Scratch, worked on electronics, and engaged in canvas painting, arts & crafts, and DIY projects. Additionally, students delved into pottery, 3D printing, and robotics, further expanding their skills in both creative and technological fields.   We are proud to provide a platform for young learners to explore and develop in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M).  

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