Located 2 degrees 04’s , 380 11 ' E with a total area of 12, 965 km2., lies a district called Mutomo, recently created out of the larger Kitui District .With a population of approximately 190,505 ( 2008 projection)with six divisions namely Mutomo, Kutha, Mutha,Athi ,Kanziko and Ikanga. Metamorphosed by rocks with sandy layers and granite sheets , the place has been classified as one of the most drought hit arears with a rainfall of 300 – 800 mm with extreme temperatures.
Women with malnourished… Continue

This is the latest version of Big Prop which uses the Dynohub as a generator. The same blades are used as previously described but a wooden extension to the hub is now screwed onto the smallest of the t… Continue

DIYNGO has accepted an invitation from UN DSPD-DESA to join an initiative called "ICTs and Civil Society to Promote Social Development".

We're not sure what it entails yet besides sharing 'best practices'. It is, however, an interesting development in the evolution of DIYNGO.

All best,

Tim :-)

Hmmm...was thinking on the bus today how important it is in attempting to solve these problems we all face today on a 'meta level'. That is, we have to detach ourselves from the immediacy - the here and now - of our lives, escape the everyday and reflect upon where we are going 'wrong'. And by 'wrong' I do mean applying some kind of moral inquiry to the problem at hand, as well as applying positively grounded problem-solving strategies.

For example, I had placed a solar panel outside as… Continue

Renewable energy is not just of interest for Developing Countries. In the UK the government, quite rightly, is concerned that we may not be able to meet the energy demands of our own future society. Hence the call for evidence for delivering secure low carbon electricity. DIYNGO replied with our White Paper.… Continue