Swahili Design Lab

Ferry Porsche couldn't find the car he dreamed of. So he built it.

Lawrence Kosgei visited the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany and came back with something more than photos — a reminder that the world doesn't need more people who can describe what should exist. It needs people willing to go make it exist.

The gap between those two groups isn't talent. It isn't resources. It's mostly just the willingness to start.

Read "Build It Anyway" 👇
https://lnkd.in/da5iTTwW

We slowed down a bit at our second FoundHer Circle meetup… and honestly, it was needed. 🎨🌊

“Paint Your Journey”

Brought together women founders and creatives to just reflect, share, and create. No pressure, just real conversations about the journey, wins, challenges, and everything in between.

The ocean setting made it even more special. Something about the waves and open space just helps you clear your mind and be present.

A simple reminder from the day: as you build, don’t forget to take care of yourself too.

Most people focus on making things look perfect. Few focus on making them move.

Momentum is the hidden force behind designs that actually work, the difference between something that sits still and something that grows, adapts, and creates real impact.

If you’re building anything, this is worth understanding.

Read more: https://swahilidesignlab.co.ke/designs-that-move/

Kujenga zaidi, kuunda zaidi, na kufuata mawazo makubwa kwa ujasiri.

Safari haitakuwa rahisi kila wakati, lakini ina thamani. Kujenga jambo lenye maana ni bora kuliko kutazama pembeni.

Let’s talk about building something of your own. 🌸

Not someday. Not “when things are perfect.”
Now.

The FoundHer Meetup is bringing together women who are starting, growing, and figuring it out — together. Whether you have an idea, a side hustle, or a full business, this space is for you.

📅 1st May 2026
💸 Registration: KES 250

Come for the conversations, stay for the connections, and leave with clarity, courage, and community.

🎟️ Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4ct1tJx

Tag a woman who needs to be in this room 💫

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Link: https://lms.swahilidesignlab.co.ke

Swahili Design Lab is part of the Design Sprint on Solid Waste Management happening this week (10th–14th November) at English Point Marina, Mombasa!

The sprint, funded by the The World Bank and organized by the County Government of Mombasa in collaboration with the State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD), brings together incredible minds from government, development partners, academia, and the private sector.

Over these five days, we have been working together to design practical solutions for urban flooding through better waste management combining data, design thinking, and collaboration to make Mombasa cleaner, safer, and more resilient.

Meet Judith Nanyunja Judith, Founder of Wananchi Eco Solutions ♻️

From discarded glass bottles to classroom innovation, Judith is redefining sustainability in action. Her social venture, Wananchi Eco Solutions, transforms glass waste into laboratory glassware and creative products, helping STEM students access essential learning tools while tackling waste pollution.

Read full interview: https://swahilidesignlab.co.ke/tco7

Yeey! 🎉 Big News, we’re excited to announce that francis aute, Co-Founder at PLASTIC TAKA CREATIVES will be joining us, as our new co-host, alongside the amazing Veronica Nzuu, for the Startup Hustle Podcast! 🙌

We’re super excited as we keep on amplifying impact voices and uncovering The Hustle Behind Africa’s Next Big Thing. 💡🌍

Our podcast premieres every Wednesday at 5:00 PM; tune in for inspiring conversations, bold ideas, and stories that shape Africa’s startup scene.