Paul, Stefan and I all really enjoyed rubbing shoulders and swapping stories with our fellow makers (at the Faire and in the bars and breakfast rooms of the hotel where many of the makers also stayed) indeed, it was great meeting all those enthusiasts of African-born innovation who came to see the show. After a quiet first day – due to the draw of the Constitution celebrations in nearby Uhuru Park – the second day of the faire was very, very busy with hundreds of visitors passing through.More here
The faire took place in the central green of the Nairobi University campus in the city centre. The maker stalls were sited, much like a festival village, in white open-faced tents with pointed roofs. The sky was overcast and a little grey but the mood of the faire was bright, colourful and celebratory – and there was innovation everywhere!
Paul Granjon of Bloc enjoys a demonstration of Alex’s Sisol-twining machine
Among the maker exhibits were machines for conservation of fuel or water (and so of special interest to me and the DIY Kenya project) labour-saving devices, fashion accessories, examples of self-sufficiency and income generation projects, home décor products. craft workshops and interactive art displays. There were also several collaborative artworks and workshops taking place around the faire.
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