Our Programs
SHE-builds
Is a female-focused skill empowerment program aiming at building the capacity of females of 16 years and above with hands-on skills in manufacturing and other related fields that would lead to desired financial freedoms,
Fab-kids
We offer a STEM program during the holidays and as an after school program. The program aims at introducing STEM to kids at an early age enabling them to create interest in the different fields they can specialize at.
Fab Design Academy
This program was developed to cure the designing challenges that hinders local makers/manufacturers from producing the items that can compete in other markets.
Fab ICT
Due to demand for ICT lessons from the community we decided to start offering computer classes. Our curriculum is curated from real-world practical needs thus equipping learners with the relevant skills that they require..
Jua Kali Plus
Jua Kali Plus is a project for the Jua Kali artisans and is focused on improving the quality of locally manufactured products as well as the local production of spare parts.
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Description of program 5. This program emphasizes teamwork and collaboration, helping participants build essential soft skills for their future careers in technology and innovation.
Our Projects
Innovation Manufacturing in Africa (IMA)
IMA is dedicated to strengthening hardware maker innovation ecosystems and enhancing research capacities across Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. We strengthen our research capacity to show our impact effectively, adopt the use of fabrication tools such as 3-D printers to come up with innovative solutions in healthcare sector. Some of products that we produce includes writing aid to help individuals with weaker limbs be able to write effectively, test-tube rack to be used in laboratories and tibial fracture fixation models to be used by orthopedic students for practical use. The project provides access to business model catalogue that can makerspaces and innovation hubs to grow and thrive.
Green Kit for Girls E-STEM Project
The project incorporates environmental learning by providing how STEM can help solve environmental problems such as climate change. Learners were provided with hands-on practical activities including assembling of all the solar components together (Batteries, charge controller, inverter and solar panel) and coming up with projects that can use the source of energy. They are also linked to mentors who encourage them to take up STEM related subjects and careers.
Asset-Based learning Environments (ABLE)
ABLE is a global collaborative Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics learning community of middle and secondary school students. Learners collaborate with their peers globally, coming up with STEM projects and content through digital materials.
Global kids day
Connecting with other FabLab’s from Mexico, Japan, Brazil where kids come together and do common activity around culture, education and technology..
ExclussApp
An e-commerce marketplace for Jua Kali artisans to market their locally manufactured products
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KIEP-SKIES Techbootcamp
Offering rapid tech skills to adults to increase employability and entrepreneurship.
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