Posted: June 9th, 2010 By:
Paula Kahumbu
I got this photograph from someone who had his teeth repaired in Gikomba – the center of Kenya’s Juakali innovation, and another one of Kenya’s slums . The home made gadget looks pretty terrifying but check out the results!
Looks barbaric but check out the results!
Made from brass and modelled on something much more professional, this manual tooth mould (I’m sure there’s a technical name for this gadget) is cheap and brings smiles back to faces.
Tags: AfriGadget, dentistry, gikomba, juakali, kenya, nairobi, teeth
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Posted: March 10th, 2010 By:
Paula KahumbuTags: AfriGadget, bankelele, Dominic Wanjihia, gikomba, grinder, kenya, limuru, motorbikes, Paula Kahumbu, pumps, recycling, tires, tractor, tractor tyres, waterpump
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Community, Environment, Gadgets, Recycle & Reuse, Transportation, Water, farming |
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Posted: December 10th, 2008 By:
Erik HersmanTags: africa, AfriGadget, fabricate, gikomba, Jua Kali, kenya, Metal, nairobi, paraffin, recycle, reuse
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Jua Kali, Materials, Recycle & Reuse |
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