The Learning Journey to Silicon Savannah (2022) – Day 2
We started our second day of the learning journey with a visit to Twiga Foods customers, informal micro-retailers in Kawangware, and market vendors in Kilimani. The students got to interview different retailers and vendors and learn how they use Twiga foods and other platforms to order fresh produce and consumer goods daily. Energized by these […]
PATH Living Labs Challenge – Design Thinking at the University of Nairobi
In September 2019, we wrapped up the first design thinking project at the Design Thinking Program at the University of Nairobi (DT@UoN) in collaboration with PATH. In 2 months, our students went through the 5-step design thinking cycle working on the challenge “How might we increase the motivation and engagement of front-line health workers at […]
The Value of Design Sprints for Entrepreneurs
Last month, we had the pleasure of conducting a 5-day Design Sprint with healthcare entrepreneurs at ALX in Nairobi. The Design Sprint was sponsored by the Swiss Re Foundation, the foundation of one of the largest reinsurers globally. With eight entrepreneurs and their teams, six experts from Swiss Re who joined the entrepreneurs as expert […]