by William Kamkwamba | Aug 4, 2011 | General
Nsima is basic food in Malawi; everyone eats it regardless of what they do: politicians, teachers, soccer plays, pastors, and doctors are all getting fat from it. Although there are many ways of preparing nsima, there is one that is commonly used. You need the...
by William Kamkwamba | Aug 2, 2011 | General
We ordered business cards today for the Maize Mill. Some people are visiting Hanover from Malawi this week, and I will send the cards back with them. I hope these cards will increase business. Front of Card: Back of Card: "After four trips to the mill, the...
by William Kamkwamba | Jul 29, 2011 | General
Last August, I decided to build a maize mill for my parents to run as a business. I negotiated with the chief of Chamama to buy a small parcel of land at the Chamama Trading Center, 15 kilometers from my home. After the deal was concluded, I hired workers to construct...
by William Kamkwamba | Jul 25, 2011 | General
In the spring and summer of 2010, in partnership with buildOn.org, we built new classrooms for my primary school in Wimbe. When we were finished, I was happy to see kids learning in good classes. Here are some photos of the students using the new block of two...
by William Kamkwamba | Dec 24, 2009 | General
Dear friends, I hope you will consider joining me to help rebuild my primary school!Cheers, William.Moving Windmills Project partners with buildOn.org to rebuild Wimbe Primary Schoolbuildings where author and inventor William Kamkwamba was educated1480 students of...
by William Kamkwamba | Nov 18, 2009 | General
The interview Bryan and I did with the NPR show Living On Earth is finally available online. Please visit and have a listen.
