Education
Daily ECDE field reports
Field reporting, parent and teacher voices, and a living case file for Justice for ECDE.
How we work
From the field to the record.
A simple, transparent process for how a story or report reaches this platform.
Field observation
Correspondents and volunteers document what they see, with dates, places and names where consent allows.
Cross-checking
Materials are compared against supplied documents and other available sources before anything is labelled verified.
Careful writing
Facts, supplied materials, perspectives and proposals are kept clearly separate in the final piece.
Publication & follow-up
Reports go out through the media centre, with updates added as a story develops.
From the field
Photos from the River Nzoia tests.
What we cover
Evidence with a human voice.
From ECDE classrooms across Bungoma to the ideas shaping African technology, we create a place for useful information and community perspective — separating what's verified from what's still being checked.
Community
People watching, people funding
Our community-funded position is presented as our stated view, with no invented endorsements or partnerships.
Environment
River Nzoia & the land around us
Observation and reporting on the environment that shapes daily life in Webuye and beyond.
Innovation
Hardware Off-Switch
Exploring proposals for African-native AI governance and a physical hardware-level off-switch.
Environment
River Nzoia, in view.
The Nzoia River shapes daily life across Webuye and the wider basin, from irrigation to seasonal flooding downstream. These frames are from NASA's public Earth-observation archive, showing the river and its floodplain from above while our own ground-level field photography is prepared.
Featured services
Learn, document, contribute.
Practical opportunities and knowledge-sharing for people who want to participate thoughtfully — from training to field work.
View all services →RNF V2.1 WACHA 8.4V
The WACHA 8.4V hardware OFF switch prototype — cuts power to a local LED + USB proxy only (no cloud AI, no mains), with no app and no password. A proposal, not a certified safety product.
Learn moreExhibition
Live demonstrations, field photos and displays of the WACHA 8.4V and our River Nzoia work, for communities, schools, partners and events.
Learn moreLatest
News & updates
Field reports, case-file updates and platform news as they're published.
Field evidence
Field evidence: TU-27, River Nzoia 8.4V test
The prototype outdoors: red OFF switch, status LED, battery protection board and two 18650 cells.
Follow the build log →Welcome to The OffSwitch27
A new home for field reports, community voices and useful knowledge.
Read the media centreWhy it matters
Independent doesn't mean isolated.
Transparent by default. We state clearly what we know, what we believe, and what still needs to be verified — instead of blending the three.
Open to correction. Questions, leads and corrections are welcome through our contact channels, and updates are logged as a story develops.
FAQ
Common questions
Who runs The OffSwitch27?
The OffSwitch27 is run from Webuye, Bungoma County, by its founder, Philip Liani Sinoya, together with volunteers and field correspondents. Registration and legal details are on the About & Legal page.
How do you verify a story?
Field observations are cross-checked against supplied documents and other available sources before anything is labelled verified. Facts, supplied materials, perspectives and proposals are kept clearly separate. See how we work.
How do I send a lead safely?
Use the contact page, email philip@theoffswitch27.com, or message us on WhatsApp (+254 734 733 555). Share only what you are comfortable sharing, tell us if you want your name withheld, and leave out personal details of children or other people who have not agreed to be named.
Who funds The OffSwitch27?
We describe ourselves as community-funded — no NGO money and no county funding. This is our stated position rather than an independently audited claim, and we say so plainly.
Currently funded by: the founder and reader contributions.
We publish a funding note every year.
How can I contribute a field report or lead?
Reach out through the contact page with details and any supporting material. Field correspondent and volunteer roles are listed on the careers page.
How do I ask for a correction?
Tell us through the contact page, email or WhatsApp, and say which story and what is wrong. We review it, correct the story where needed, and log the update on the story as it develops.
What is the Justice for ECDE case file?
It's a structured, living record of the campaign for fully funded basic education at ECDE level — background, petition materials, verified updates and related reports, kept in one place on the about page.
What is the Hardware Off-Switch concept?
It's a proposal we explore around African-native AI governance and a physical, hardware-level off-switch for AI systems — presented as commentary and proposal, clearly distinguished from official policy.
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