Riziki Source Case study
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 15 percent of the global population, roughly 1 billion people, live with disabilities. Unfortunately, there are common misconceptions that individuals withDisabilities are incapable of being part of the workforce, leading to fear, prejudice, and myths that hinder their inclusion in workplaces worldwide. One of these myths is […]
Innovation Spotlight: Riziki Source, connecting people with disabilities to job opportunities.
This blog is part of our weekly #InnovationSpotlight – exploring the stories of ventures within our GDI Hub Accelerate portfolio. Hereis a story of Riziki source, who completed our Kenyan Based Innovate Now Accelerator. In today’s digital age, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. From social media to online shopping, we rely on technology to […]
Innovation Spotlight: From junk to wheelchairs, the story of Lincon Wamae – an engineer and innovator
This blog is part of our weekly #InnovationSpotlight – exploring the stories of ventures within our GDI Hub Accelerate portfolio. Here we meet Lincon, who completed our Kenyan Based Innovate Now Accelerator. Lincon Wamae is a Kenyan inventor and engineer who has made it his mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities through the power of innovation. […]
Signs TV case study
Signs Media TV was launched in 2015 when the company applied to the Communication Authority of Kenya for permission to run a television station broadcasting in sign language and was granted the permission. In February 2017, Signs Media started broadcasting on free-to-air platforms – Signs TV and is also found on channels like GoTV and […]
Innovation Spotlight: Creating universal access to safe and appropriate sanitation, through innovating accessible toilets for people with disability.
“Talking about going to the toilet almost seems like a taboo in many African societies. We talk about it in hushed tones, and this is something that we should speak about freely.” Sylvia Nyaga Sylvia remembers living with her grandfather, who was a person with mobility challenges. As a young child, she did not understand […]
Completing the communication cycle – how a mentoring experience began a journey into machine learning and avatars to create a new sign language interpretation tool.
22-year-old Elly Savatia’s journey in innovation started quite early in his high school years. “I remember seeing a student who used crutches almost fall while using the stairs, and I thought of a prototype of a staircase that would reconfigure itself into a ramp or stairs based on the need.” Says Savatia. This was the […]
Innovate Now alumni – supporting inclusive participation in the electoral process in Kenya & equity funding partnership to increase access
Find out more about the next steps for Innovate Now ventures as they continue to increase their reach and impact.