Sunday, 3 April 2016

Birthday with orphans Elephants then after that #NTV Wild feature them.

The day started well, a lots of texts flows to my inbox as friends wishes me the 27th birthday from all over the world.  Received all with my inner heartfelt then head to wishes the wild babies in the wild their best time as I celebrated this big day. I decided that my day celebration can't be completed without sharing happiness with the amazing endangered species who are orphaned by the poaching menace due to human greedy for their ivories in the black market.
I took a Matatu to David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi national park before the time for these orphans comes back for the midday milk in the Nairobi nursery then back to the forest.
I arrived safely and give my fee for Elephants milk before get in to witnessed the session which I really enjoyed being with them.

About these amazing creatures in Nairobi Nursery unit: The infant nursery stage.
The orphan arrival after rescued orphan- infant elephants arrives at the Trust's Nairobi nursery severely traumatized by the events that have caused the separation from their mothers. The infant inevitably enters a period of deep grieving for its lost loved ones which can last for months. During this critical period survival hangs in the balance and not all calves can be persuaded to make the efforts to try live.
The Nairobi nursery offers a secure base and a loving environment to successfully nurture these orphans at a time of greatest need.

Why my birthday cake change to milk giving in the nature?
The magic milk formula; Wyeth laboratories SMA Baby formula, comprised of well emulsified fat with additional Calcium, Magnesium,Vitamin C and later on fortified coconut and cooked oatmeal porridge. Is the basis used by the trust, perfected by Dame Daphne Sheldrick for successfully rearing a new born elephant through its first very fragile few months. The milk formula must be combined with the correct intensive and hands-on husbandry which involved human family of keepers who replace the lost elephant family and stay with the orphans in the Nairobi nursery 24 hours a day, sleeping with the infants during night on a rotational basis.

As a conservationist may I appreciate the good work being done by the trust that has successfully rehabilitated many orphans and back to the wild for this incredibly successful reintegration program has enjoyed worldwide acclaim by accomplishing its long-term conservation as their priority.
Many thanks indeed for their great work their doing for our heritage. My massage to all our informants in the ecosystem lets be watchful to safe this magnificent species.


I am glad that the Ntv wild also feature this, It's a huge moment to value these magnificent creatures in our heritage.
Watch this?



Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Feel the really nature in Kenya.



Samburu county in the northern part Kenya, 309 kms from Nairobi the capital city. Semi arid areas inhabited by the Samburu community who are speakers of Maa language of the plains nilotes. The Samburu Buffaloes springs national reserve and Samburu national reserve where the endangered species of Beisa Oryxs and reticulated Giraffes called it their home.

Famous conservationist Ian Douglas of the save the Elephants organization has contributed a lot for the flourishing of this ecosystem, by introducing the research for the African Elephants and helped in eradicating poaching of the endangered species targeted in black market.

Our journey passing plains covered by shrubs, whittle acacias and the palms trees along Ewaso nyiro north river that originated from Aberdares ranges and drains its waters to Lorian swamp.

Our mission to spread the open source learning to the students of Girgir day secondary school in the archers post north of Samburu was accomplished well as we all enjoy the beauty of our country Kenya rich diversity of nature, passing highlands of mt Kenya the land of Mwea rice plantations and back safely to Nairobi county where Tunapanda institute is situated.

Thanks indeed.









Tuesday, 15 March 2016

TechDada Initiative.



“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt.
The TechDada Initiative established by the Tunapanda Institute passionate ladies, to Accelerate Technologies as they bridge the digital divides into the society.
Back to the KGSA TechDada initiative taking good time teaching them what is open source libre office. Most of them is first time touching and learning more about computers.

We keep on encouraging them to shine on their bright future, We all unite together for the change in our cutting edge technology era.
We formed groups for facilitating their activities, by showing them the use of computers and how to create folders and files to store and retrieve data. They were so much happy to interacted with 21st century devices which they never thought they may that sooner be able to use them in the that location of the biggest slum in Kenya.
The activity has attracted many of other students outside while starting their games time, The session goes well and we completed it well and they are looking forward to learn more.








Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Funzo App users interview.

The day started like the usual days but the trainers are all optimistic about the Certell content offline distribution to the users in rural areas upcountry. We arrived safely to Beverly schools of Kenya near Aberdares ranges well known of being the one of Kenya water catchment areas. We set up our interviews that have to start 1 hour latter. Interviews in tech, UI and research groups kick off with users appreciating their efforts of contributing since from the planing stage till today learning stage.

Aberdares ranges being the source of Kenya long river Tana, that drains its waters to Indian ocean. Other species of flora and fauna are mostly found in the moorland where Bongo the rare antelopes are found, So it wasn't only the education mission for those are nature lovers like I we were so happy to encountered the following in the rich ecosystem on our way to the school we spotted the;
Cape rook birds.
Butterflies.
and other species of insects.
Cape Rook bird.

Insect escaping cool weather.

Butterfly on the flower feeding.

Wednesday, 2 March 2016

Tunapanda Institute First Aid workshop.

FIRST AID WORKSHOP.


Healthier environment and people health our key focus.

We took our positions ready to be trained how to handle emergency health issues that may occurs.

Doctor Micheal introduce us to ABC the term that means Airways, Breathing and Circulation.

Airways;
  • Choking is caused by a blockage in the throat, which restricts airflow. For any choking person the first thing you need to check is the airways, whether is blocked or if someone is choking you need; 
  • to perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) or back blows or both. Rapid first aid for choking can save a person's life.

Clear airways when choking;
  • Most often, choking in adults is the result of getting food stuck in the windpipe. In children, choking commonly occurs when when toys, coins, or other small objects become lodged in the throat or windpipe.
Procedures to perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on someone else:
  • Stand behind the person. Wrap your arms around the waist. Tip the person forward slightly.
  • Make a fist with one hand. Position it slightly above the person's navel.
  • Grasp the fist with the other hand. Press hard into the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust as if trying to lift the person up.
  • Perform a total of 5 abdominal thrusts, if needed. If the blockage still isn't dislodged, repeat the five-and-five cycle.
Clear the airway;

  • Open the person's airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver. Put your palm on the person's forehead and gently tilt the head back. Then with the other hand, gently lift the chin forward to open the airway.
  • Check for normal breathing, taking no more than five or 10 seconds. Look for chest motion, listen for normal breath sounds, and feel for the person's breath on your cheek and ear. Gasping is not considered to be normal breathing. If the person isn't breathing normally and you are trained in CPR, begin mouth-to-mouth breathing. Skip and continue chest compression. 15/1.

Breathing: Breathe for the person;

Rescue breathing can be mouth-to-mouth breathing or mouth-to-nose breathing if the mouth is seriously injured or can't be opened.

  • With the airway open (using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver), pinch the nostrils shut for mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal.
  • Prepare to give two rescue breaths. Give the first rescue breath lasting one second and watch to see if the chest rises. If it does rise, give the second breath. If the chest doesn't rise, repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and then give the second breath. Thirty chest compression followed by two rescue breaths is considered one cycle.


Head tilt.

Abdominal thrusts.

Airways clearing.

Tuesday, 2 February 2016

Mission accomplished (Tunapanda at Samburu county).

"Creativity is in every person, no matter where they live" We believe when we found our-self in the middle of the Semi-arid area of Northern Kenya. Our mission and a slogan is bridging the digital divide and create self-expression in Humanity. Interactive session positively received by everyone in the school and students were very passionate about E-learning despite of the many obstacles that surround them.

Human centered design was the topic as we teach them more about user interface of the Application that help learners learn more about economic.

Many that indeed for the Certell and Tunapanda Institute for the vision of empowering the people using open source and free open source softwares.

Communities and environment responsibility in the society is economic driver.

UI class.


Group photo.

Facilitation on peer to peer learning.