Winam Fablab offers a hub for sharing ideas, tools and other resources by makers, Artisans (Jua Kali), professionals, educators, students, entrepreneurs, learning institutions, hobbyists, kids etc. It taps into gaps between classroom-learnt skills and market needs experiences to build products that address challenges and emphasizes on local manufacturing using emerging tech-based trends like IoT. Based in Western Kenya region in Kisumu where there are just a few industries, the Fablab Winam will be keen on using people-centred design approaches for socio-economic challenges and incubation
Currently Fablab Winam caries out the following programs
1. Fab Academy - International MOOC course on Digital Fabrication. We have 5 students attending
2. Fab Kids - a STEAM cause for kids an primary and early high school teaching hands-on skills
3. Other short term courses on 3D Printing, Laser cutting. designing, CNC operation etc
4. Innopreneur Bootcamp - a monthly bootcamp for makers and innovators in the region
5. Fabrication, Prototyping,mentorship
6. Contracting & Consultation