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Creative App Derrick April 30, 2025 Do It Yourself (DIY) and Upcycling Who would’ve thought old tyres could become the talk of the town? At the Innovation Lab, students kicked off the year by rolling up their sleeves—and some discarded tyres – to create unique, functional coffee tables. This wasn’t your average DIY project: it […]
Who knew a plastic shredder and a plastic injection molding machine could turn into the ultimate sustainability sidekicks? Recently, makers jumped into action, learning how these magic contraptions transform discarded plastic into reusable materials. They got hands-on, learned the ropes, and, of course, nailed the safety rules like professionals. To add some warm spices into […]
Technology doesn’t have to be intimidating: at least not when I.O.Me254 is accessible! The entry point to using the lab’s digital fabrication machines is to start with the basics and fundamentals of computer systems. This year, we started things off with a dynamic “Introduction to Computer Literacy” training for new lab members. The session welcomed […]
The first few weeks of this year have been focused on 3D printing technology. At I.O.Me254, we’re turning learning into an adventure, one layer at a time. Armed with the Autodesk Fusion 360 software, participants transformed their wild ideas into sleek 3-dimentional parts. The real turning point was having those complex digital designs come together […]
We recently hosted an intro session on basic electronics and Arduino equipment, where learners were abuzz with programming and circuit design. Forget just reading about it—this was all about getting in there and bringing those ideas to life, with a side of fun and creativity. Instead of only talking theory, the group got to […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Derrick March 18, 2023 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 […]
Derrick March 4, 2023 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 […]
Derrick February 16, 2023 The Lamu County Government has recently introduced CNC-milled Mashrabia wall partitions in their offices to promote the local culture and traditional designs of Swahili artefacts. These lattice-work patterns have been an integral part of Swahili culture for centuries and are known for their geometric shapes and repetitive patterns, creating a mesmerizing […]
