The Maono Blog
Our official blog with news, technology advice, and business culture.

We Just Proved AI Belongs in the Mtaa
On the 18th and 19th of November 2025, something powerful unfolded here in our space in Malindi, something fresh, inspiring, and deeply needed. Over two

We Just Proved AI Belongs in the Mtaa
On the 18th and 19th of November 2025, something powerful unfolded here in our space in Malindi, something fresh, inspiring, and deeply needed. Over two

Our Voice, Our Data: Maono Space at the National Statistics Conference!
Last week, we took the voices from our grassroots communities in Kilifi all the way to Nairobi for the 2025 National Statistics Conference. This was

From Data to Dialogue: Kilifi’s Changemakers Redefining Participation
Change doesn’t begin in offices — it begins in the hearts of people who care about their community.At Maono Space, we have always believed that

Dhome Kikwetu: Carrying Kilifi Culture Forward, Together.
Imagine a place that is usually busy with work meetings, discussions, and capacity-building workshops. Suddenly filled with bright colours, old songs, and the smell of

Mnato Sato: Our Local Stage, Our Own Stories
Every last Saturday of the month, something magical happens at Maono. As the sun begins to set over Malindi, a quiet energy gathers. A youth

How NguzoHub is Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders in Kilifi County.
We believe in the power of changemakers to transform lives and communities, and NguzoHub is living proof of that belief. By empowering young people in

Coming Together for Change: Kilifi Intergenerational Climate Change Dialogue.
At Maono Space, we believe that real change begins at the grassroots, with passionate people and organizations working together to shape their communities. The Kilifi

Celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child in Ganze
October 11, 2024, will forever be a cherished memory for the community of Ganze. On this International Day of the Girl Child, over a thousand

Building Digital Confidence at Maono Space
At Maono Space, we’ve always believed in the power of local community members to drive lasting change. This started with our community manager, Zeinab, noticing

The Journey to Our New Era of Community Leadership
Two years ago, we set out on a journey with a simple dream: to create a space where changemakers could come together, network, and work