Empower and Serve (Empserve), a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people and underserved communities through digital skills and sustainable development, has announced its new project, Kenya’s first eco-village and social innovation hub in Kajiado County.
The project aims to address the region’s unique challenges by fostering sustainable practices and community-driven solutions.
The eco-village aims to serve as a beacon of environmental conservation and sustainable living practices. It will incorporate renewable energy solutions, advanced water conservation techniques, and sustainable agricultural methods all designed to create a replicable model for eco-friendly living.
Within the eco-village, the social innovation hub will offer critical resources, including education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial training. By fostering social innovation, the hub aims to enhance the quality of life for Kajiado County residents, particularly women who face significant barriers to employment and education due to prevailing cultural norms.
“Empserve emphasises the critical importance of community involvement in every phase of this project. We are putting the community at the centre of every phase,” said Samwel Lasiti, the project advisor at Empserve.
