Building the Cardano Kenya Community

[GENERAL] Name and surname of main applicant

Herine Omollo

[GENERAL] Are you delivering this project as an individual or as an entity (whether formally incorporated or not)

Entity (Incorporated)

[GENERAL] Please specify how many months you expect your project to last (from 2-12 months)

4

[GENERAL] Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated into English from another language

No

[GENERAL] Summarize your solution to the problem (200-character limit including spaces)

It will represent a community, focused on driving adoption for the Cardano ecosystem. We will host meetups to showcase the ecosystem to a wider audience in most parts of the country.

[GENERAL] Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

[GENERAL] If YES, please describe what the dependency is and why you believe it is essential for your project’s delivery. If NO, please write “No dependencies.”

No dependance

[GENERAL] Will your project’s output/s be fully open source?

Yes

[GENERAL] Please provide here more information on the open source status of your project outputs

This project focuses on the real-world aspect of blockchain adoption. All of our progress will

remain open to the community.

[METADATA] Horizons

Education

[SOLUTION] Please describe your proposed solution

Despite Kenya's fast growth and having highly skilled personnel in different fields, the Cardano

ecosystem is still unknown here due to limited marketing efforts, lack of networking events and seminars channeled to support the Cardano blockchain ecosystem. This hinders the realization of the full potential of Cardano's innovative technology and limits the opportunities for adoption and development in Kenya.

Approach Rationale

Organize substantial Cardano events in Kenya showcasing strengths, onboarding users,

educating ,organizing meetups and fostering an engaging and knowledgeable local community.

Engagement

Targeting users, enthusiasts, and developers , aiming for diverse and widespread participation in Kenya.

Impact Demonstration

Measure success through attendance metrics, user onboarding data, and community growth statistics post-event.

Uniqueness and Importance

Unique in its scale, the event targets a wider audience including Swahili speakers as Kenya has two National languages [English and swahili] . Benefits include expanded Cardano influence, a knowledgeable user base, and increased blockchain adoption, aligning with Cardano's global growth strategy

Overall , massive marketing of the cardano ecosystem in Kenya will increase adoption and

involve more investors and developers to the ecosystem by reaching them out through seminars and meetups throughout the country. This will enable more unemployed youths to have a platform where they will be able to use their skills in projects based on the ecosystem helping them to give back to the society as well.

[IMPACT] Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

The proposed project is going to have a substantial positive impact on the broader Cardano community in several key ways:

Community Growth and Engagement: We anticipate a significant increase in the Cardano

community's size and engagement in Kenya as very few people know about it by hosting

several meetups, campaigns and workshops across the country and this will attract and involve many people fostering a vibrant community interested in contributing to the Cardano ecosystem.

Promoter Development: The project aims to bring up skilled and knowledgeable youths who will be capable of effectively promoting and representing Cardano within their communities across the country. This will enhance the visibility of cardano both internally and externally by creating more awareness and reaching many people in the country as well thus very advantageous to the ecosystem.

Youth Empowerment and Education: We are not only promoting the ecosystem alone but also bringing onboard youths who are responsible and value adding to our communities through mentorship , training and opportunities for active investment.The inclusion of elements like youth Promotion and Youth Votes makes them more responsible and engaged to make good decisions and be able to solve problems at their community groups level. This project equips youth with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute meaningful proposals to Cardano Catalyst funds. This, in turn, enriches the broader Cardano ecosystem with diverse and innovative ideas.

Scalability and Program Enhancement: Scaling up the program is going to ensure a broader impact across Kenya and also allows for the introduction of new elements, such as Youth

Promotion, and Youth Votes, further enriching the Cardano community experience.

To share our outputs and opportunities:

Regular Reports: Timely reports detailing participant achievements, community growth, and educational outcomes will be transparently shared out to measure the achievements made.

Collaborative Events: Partnering with Cardano to host events showcasing project outcomes will ensure a broader dissemination of successful stories and lessons learned.

Online Platforms: Utilizing social media, forums, and dedicated online spaces, we will actively

engage with the global Cardano community, sharing updates and insights.

Educational Resources: Making project-related educational contents and informational videos which will contribute to sustained learning.

By fostering blockchain literacy and community growth, our project aims to create lasting value for the Cardano community. The transparent sharing of project outcomes will not only inspire further initiatives but also reinforce Cardano's commitment to global education.

[CAPABILITY & FEASIBILITY] What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

The team is composed of three Cardano ambassadors with heavy interest in the Cardano community, who have well established communities around them. Together we have experience in leadership, community building, event planning and hosting, as well as technical insight and experience from previous Catalyst rounds.

Our team also possesses a strong capability to deliver projects with high levels of trust and

accountability. Here's why

Expertise and Experience: Our team is composed of seasoned instructors and IT experts who possess in-depth knowledge and proficiency in diverse fields including blockchain, computer science and software development. With several years of experience as meet up hosts , holding successful campaigns and successfully hosting workshops as well.

Network and Partnerships: We have established partnerships and collaborations with technical

experts, and Cardano-related organizations. These connections enhance our capabilities and

enable us to tap into a wider pool of knowledge and resources.

Project Management Skills: Our team has strong project management skills, ensuring efficient planning, monitoring, and execution of projects. We are adept at handling budgets, adhering to

timelines, mitigating risks, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

Transparency and Accountability: We prioritize transparency and accountability in our project

delivery. We are committed to providing regular updates, maintaining open communication

channels, and addressing any concerns or issues promptly.

Therefore, we have confidence in managing the project budget correctly and efficiently

[PROJECT MILESTONES] What are the key milestones you need to achieve in order to complete your project successfully?

Proposed City : Nairobi Kenya

Estimated Number of Attendees: 70

(FIRST EVENT PREPARATION AND KICK OFF)

Holding of meeting with the team to discuss our intended meetup event.

· Preparation of promotional materials (flyers, banners, Printing of T-shirts and other conference

materials)

·Publicity (circulate event details to participants through social media)

. Setup google forms and meetup links to invite and pre-register intended participants.

·Booking suitable venues for meetup event

.Booking of accommodation for ambassador and team

·Reminder calls to participants before day of meetup

·Holding of the 1st meetup event.

ESTIMATED COST: 16,600 ADA

OUTLINE

Proposed City : Kisumu Kenya

Estimated Number of Attendees: 70

(SECOND EVENT PREPARATION AND KICK OFF)

· Holding a meeting with the team members to discuss the intended meetup event.

·Preparation of promotional materials (flyers, banners, T-shirts printing and other conference

materials)

· Publicity (circulate event details to participants through social media)

·Setup google forms and meetup links to invite and pre-register intended participants.

· Booking suitable venues for meetup event

·Booking accommodation for ambassador and team etc

·Reminder calls to participants before day of meetup

·Holding the conference

ESTIMATED COST: 17,400 ADA

OUTLINE

Proposed City: Mombasa Kenya

Estimated Number of Attendees: 60

(THIRD EVENT PREPARATION AND KICK OFF)

· Holding meeting to discuss our intended meetup event.

·Preparation of promotional materials (flyers, banners ,Printing of T-shirts and other conference

materials)

·Publicity (circulate event details to participants through social media)

·Setup google forms and meetup links to invite and pre-register intended participants.

·Booking suitable venues for meetup event

·Booking accommodation for ambassador and team etc

·Reminder calls to participants before day of meetup

·Holding the meetup event

ESTIMATED COST: 16,000 ADA

[RESOURCES] Who is in the project team and what are their roles?

Darlington Wleh

Darlington is a renown Cardano ambassador, an engineer by day and at all times a dancer, humanitarian, idealist and entrepreneur. Darlington has deep knowledge about blockchain technology and broad experience in the Cardano ecosystem.

company: Lido Nation 

Lido Nation has consistently delivered educational content about Cardano every week for over three years. Their highly regarded Catalyst Explorer tool showcases their expertise in identifying and providing solutions to challenges within the community. 

Additionally, the team has successfully completed 10 projects under Project Catalyst.

The Ngong Road Blockchain Lab, which was initially funded by Project Catalyst and is operated by Lido Nation, has effectively provided paid mentorship to more than a dozen new Cardano It has also played a significant role in educating hundreds of Swahili speakers about Cardano and Project Catalyst through their Jifunze update tuzo Swahili learn and earn program.

Having him to be part of this project will help impart more knowledge and skills to the attendees. He is going to be among the speakers in our conferences.

www.lidonation.com

https://www.linkedin.com/company/lido-nation

Dan Baruka

He is a seasoned cardano ambassador, an entrepreneur and blockchain developer, serving as software engineer and technology entrepreneur based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of

Congo. As the co-founder of a startup tech company, he leads a team of young professionals

specializing in new information and communication technologies. Their primary goal is to utilize innovative technologies in entrepreneurship to effect positive change in Africa, addressing its challenges.

He is going to be one of the speakers in our meetups.

Link About Ambassador Dan Baruka here: https://about.me/baruka

Jeremiah Baani

Founder of cteil Academy and a seasoned cardano ambassador who has held several cardano

meetups both in Ghana and Kenya. He is known for his dedication to education & skillfully

organizing community meetups in Ghana.

His recent efforts include successfully launching the Cardano Africa Academy in Nairobi Kenya

He has hosted two successful cardano summits [2022 & 2023]. He also hosted CIP-1694

workshops among others. He is currently the founder of a youtube channel called "cardano

Africa Academy '' where he teaches people across the globe about Blockchain technology from a cardano perspective .

He will manage the entire operations of the event, overseeing the marketing/promotional teams, arrangements of speakers itinerary and other related activities to ensure the successfulness of the event. His track records are great and once he is in the team we are assured of project.

More Info about Ambassador Jeremiah Here: https://twitter.com/Jerrybnj

Herine Omollo

She is a coordinating lead of Cardano Kenya Community. She was a reviewer in F10 and a moderator in F11.She hosted the catalyst working group Nairobi 2024.co-hosted the first meetup for cardano Kenya Community in 2024 as well and co-hosted the Nairobi constitutional workshop

I will lead the team by ensuring all plans and partnerships are perfectly executed. I am a

focused leader, well traveled and well connected across Kenya .I leverage my network of

friends and partners across Kenya to ensure this event is a success.

Please note that we will recruit additional temporal team members to work with us during this event. 

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[BUDGET & COSTS] Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

PROJECT FUNDING INFORMATION

Proposed Budget Request (50,000ADA)

BUDGET BREAKDOWN

NAIROBI EVENTS

· Conference space rental – 800 ADA

· Snack and Water for 70 participants - 43 ADA *70= 3010ADA

· Lunch for participants and team – 45ADA *70= 3150ADA

· T-shirts printing for participants – 47ADA *70 = 3290 ADA

· Publicity -- 450 ADA

· ADA Airdrop for participants through quizzing = 600 ADA

· Event capture (Photos and videos) = 1100ADA

Team’s incentives : 3,285

Total ==== 16005ADA

KISUMU KENYA – Second Event

· Conference space & PA system – 750 ADA

· Accommodation for ambassador and team – 1200ADA

· Snack and Water for 70 participants - 35 ADA *70= 2450 ADA

· Lunch for participants and team – 45ADA *70 = 3150 ADA

· T shirts printing for participants and Team – 50ADA *70 = 3500 ADA

· Transportation for logistics = 900 ADA

· Publicity = 600ADA

· ADA Airdrop for participants through quizzing = 600 ADA

· Event capture (Photos and videos) = 900ADA

Team’s incentives : 3,350

Total ==== 17,400 ADA

MOMBASA KENYA third Event

· Conference space & PA system – 700 ADA

· Accommodation for ambassador and team – 1000 ADA

· Snack and Water for 70 participants - 35 ADA *70 = 2450ADA

· Lunch for participants – 45ADA *70 = 3150ADA

· T shirts printing for participants and Team – 51 ADA *70 = 3570 ADA

· Transportation for logistics = 1000 ADA

· Publicity = 570 ADA

· ADA Airdrop for participants through quizzing = 510 ADA

· Event capture (Photos and videos) = 850ADA

.Teams Incentives : 2800

OVERALL BUDGET TOTAL ==== 16600 + 17400 + 16000= 50000 ADA

[VALUE FOR MONEY] How does the cost of the project represent value for money for the Cardano ecosystem?

To assess whether this budget represents value for money for the four major events my team and I seeks to organize in Kenya, we need to consider the expenses and their corresponding benefits.

Conference space & PA system - 2,250 ADA: This expense is necessary to provide suitable venues and audio system for the event. It ensures that participants can effectively engage with the content and speakers.

Accommodation for ambassador and team - 2,200 ADA: Providing accommodation for the ambassador and team ensures their presence and availability throughout the events, allowing for smooth coordination and organization.

Snacks and Lunch for 200 participants - 17,360 ADA: Providing refreshments for the participants ensures their comfort and satisfaction during the event, promoting engagement and focus. Offering lunch to the participants is important to sustain their energy and create a conducive environment for networking and collaboration.

T-shirt printing for participants and team - 10,360 ADA: Providing T-shirts adds to the sense of belonging and identity among the participants, creating a unified atmosphere during the event.

Transportation for logistics - 1,900 ADA: This expense covers the logistical needs related to transportation, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of event materials.

Publicity - 1,620 ADA:

 Publicity expenses help raise awareness about the event, attract more participants, and increase its overall impact and reach.

ADA Airdrop for participants through quizzing - 1,710 ADA:

This expense incentivizes participant engagement by rewarding them with ADA tokens, fostering active participation and interest in the event.

Event capture (Photos and videos) - 2,850 ADA:

 Documenting the event through photos and videos preserves its memory, supports post-event marketing, and provides valuable content for future promotions.

Team's incentives and contingency of 9,435 ADA:

·   Ambassadors: Recognizing the ambassador's efforts with an incentive encourages their dedication and motivates them to fulfill their responsibilities effectively.

·   Event Organizers -Providing incentives to the event organizers acknowledges their hard work and ensures their continued commitment to organizing successful events.

·   IT and multimedia - Recognizing the contributions of the IT and multimedia team incentivizes their expertise and ensures the event runs smoothly from a technical perspective.

The contingency fund serves as a buffer for any unforeseen expenses or emergencies that may arise during the events.