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KUNGU LABS is a research and design organization supporting impact projects, programs, and organizations in creating lasting change. Founded in 2018, KUNGU LABS partners with communities and problem-solvers, using social innovation and enterprise to advance environmental, social, and infrastructure justice in more inclusive and sustainable ways.
We believe the people closest to the problem often hold the clearest path to the solution. Our work brings together ethnography (how people live, behave, and make decisions) with design thinking to co-design, pilot, and scale interventions.
Our work cuts across six interconnected areas
Digital Innovation, Connectivity & Economies (DICE) –digital infrastructure and technologies to expand livelihoods, inclusion, and community impact.
2. Food & Agricultural Systems (FAS) – Building stronger, more resilient food and farming systems that nourish people and protect the environment.
3. Circular & Regenerative Economies (CREGE) – systems where resources are reused, repaired, and regenerated to reduce waste and support local economies.
4. Culture & Economies (CUES)– Connecting culture and creative activities to identity, community, and social innovation.
5. Healthy People & Planet (HEPP) – Supporting human and environmental health through better systems, services, and communication practices.
6. Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Systems (WASH) – Promoting access, innovation, and good governance in water and sanitation.
What
We Do
01. Research
We integrate ethnography, citizen science, and geospatial modeling to analyze systemic, episodic, and everyday challenges.
02. Design
We blend research human-centered design to co-develop, experiment, and pilot solutions that are context-driven and scalable.
03. Storytelling for Impact
We use storytelling, narrative development, and strategic communication to drive advocacy, amplify community voices, and enhance visibility.
04. Fellowships & Mentorship
We build communities of practice by providing mentorship and learning opportunities for students and emerging professionals.
Meet our team
We are a growing team of multidisciplinary research, design ,storytelling, and governance experts with interest and experience in impact work.
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