When an intruder breaks into the house, Kimanga said, the alarm sends a text message to his phone to alert him.
“The security system is simple enough and does not contribute to pollution in any way,” he said.
Miti Alliance also showcased their innovations at Ondiri.
Japheth Okwiri said that Miti Alliance works to mobilise school-going children to also be part of environmental conservation.
Through their 360 VR (Virtual Reality) innovation, they can engage children with nature, especially those who live in cities or far from nature.
Their 360 VR is simply a smartphone inserted in a cardboard box that then inverts and converts the images or videos in the phone to be larger and more interactive.
“There are children who have never had the opportunity to see forests for example. With 360 VR, we can bring the forest to them and help them appreciate, as well as develop an interest to protect these features,” said Okwiri.
In line with the special day to appreciate Wetlands, many organisations such as the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) also came out to pledge support for Kenya’s wetlands.
NEMA chairman John Konchella said that they would fight to protect wetlands such as Ondiri Swamp.
“Wetlands are very crucial for human survival. They provide water sources, life for other animals and even reserve carbon and reduce global warming. Therefore, they must be protected at all costs,” he said.
