In a significant milestone for Kilifi County, the Indigenous Knowledge Documentation and Digitization (IK DoDi) Project has reached its mid-term review stage following successful capacity building and official documentation of indigenous knowledge intellectual assets. This project, aimed at preserving and leveraging indigenous wisdom, marks a crucial step towards cultural preservation and community empowerment.
The mid-term review that will run through the week, conducted by the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) team, saw a courtesy call visit to Dr. Ruth Dama Masha, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) overseeing Culture. The focus of the meeting was to assess the effectiveness of implementation and the impact of the IK DoDi Project within the county.
Key stakeholders involved in the M&E activity include county officials CECM in charge of Culture, administrators of the Indigenous Knowledge Digital County Repository System, local community elders, indigenous knowledge holders, and young champions for culture serving as data enumerators.
The assessment aims to provide valuable insights into the project’s progress and its impact on the community. It underscores the commitment of Kilifi County to preserve and promote its rich indigenous heritage while harnessing it for sustainable development.
