Nairobi Circular Design Hub
The "Nairobi Circular Design Hub" focuses on circular design and the development of a sustainable fashion industry in Kenya.
In collaboration with Kenyatta University, ACT, EKA’s DiMa Lab, and SEI Tallinn, a circular design hub will be established in Nairobi to map and repurpose textile production waste while integrating it into a training program for local designers and students.
The project offers practical training in sewing, circular design, business modeling, and marketing, enabling participants to launch and develop their own sustainable fashion brands and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully enter the market.
Additionally, the project raises awareness of Kenya’s industrial textile waste problem, where a significant portion of production leftovers ends up in landfills or is incinerated.
The long-term goal is to ensure the hub's sustainability beyond the project’s duration, allowing it to continue supporting circular design development, training programs, and local economic growth.
Project duration: 01.04.2025 - 30.11.2026
This project is supported by ESTDEV – Estonian Centre for International Development.
