THEME: Mapping Minds, Shaping the World
This year’s theme emphasizes the transformative power of GIS technology, the
role it plays in addressing global challenges, and its ability to bring together
individuals, organizations, and communities. By leveraging spatial data, we can
Linus, a driven and passionate Engineering student, teamed up with geographer Eileen Mburu to develop a groundbreaking Geographic Information System (GIS) focused on tackling food security challenges in Northern Kenya. Their project, titled "Disaster-driven food insecurity risk mapping in Kenya (SDG 2: Zero Hunger)," is poised to transform how food security assessments are conducted in the country.
The university of Nairobi encourages students and staffs to impact the society wherever they are out in the field.During the recently concluded Geospatial camp in Kibwezi ,our fourth year students interacted with the Kisayani boys ,They motivated them and talked to them concerning the need of selecting STEM related courses ones they are ready to join university.
In addition ,our students had a friendly foot ball match with them where they lost 1 goal to them .
The key speaker was Doctor Nashon Adero ,a lecturer at Taita Taveta University, Kenya,he is a geospatial and systems modelling expert. Nashon teaches Mining Surveying, Engineering Surveying, GIS, among other support courses on research, science communication, and infrastructure management.
Our world is facing many urgent challenges, such as climate change, water insecurity, and food insecurity. Maintaining and improving quality of life around the world requires bringing together innovators across disciplines and countries to find creative solutions.
•LiDAR – Light Detection and Ranging
Chess
On 13th and 14th, the chess matches were played casually as participants sharpened their skills for the pivotal day on 15th. Each chess player’s move represents a strategic decision and players must anticipate consequences several steps ahead. This cognitive exercise transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, making chess a universal language of strategy.
YouthMappers is a global movement of University Students using open Geospatial Tools and data to build Community resilience while addressing development challenges.
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Major goal was to test the material developed at HKA, University of Pretoria and University of Nairobi so far, involving both target groups – lecturers and students. The Kenyan team was particularly developing teaching/ learning tool and materials on ground truthing aspect.
The tracer study focuses on the destination of engineering graduates, with the following goals: (a) to establish the employability of graduates, and (b) to provide feedback to inform the curriculum development and review process. The tracer study is part of the Ministry of Education’s concerted effort to improve the quality and relevance of engineering and applied science training in local universities.
