MEMBERS & VISITORS: Lêkê Sandals In the heart of Kenya, under the vast, open skies where the sun bathes the earth in a warm, golden glow, lived a young boy named Kip. Kip was known in his village for his boundless creativity and love for soccer. Every afternoon, as the sun began its descent, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: “Bridging Millennia: A Journey of Wisdom” “Bridging Millennia: A Journey of Wisdom” “In the sweeping panorama of history, where the past and future converge, lies a story of timeless significance. This is not just a tale of adventure through the sands of time; it’s a beacon for the young aspirational minds […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Wanawake Wapole Wenye Akili Ni Zaidi Ya Kuvutia Je, unajua kwamba kama vijana duniani kote ambao wana ndoto ya kujenga taifa kuhusu kesho, ndoto hizo huwa zinamwona mtu ambaye ataambatana nao katika safari hiyo. Waafrika hawana tofauti. Inatosha kusema! As young men around the world who have a nation-building mindset dream […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Life And Legacy of Imhotep Recent Genetic Studies Finally Show That Ancient Egyptians Were Black Africans “Good day, everyone! I am Imhotep, often remembered as the first architect, engineer, and physician in early recorded history. You might know me from the ancient lands of Africa, where I contributed to the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Innovators of Change: Bridging Skills and Opportunities In ‘Innovators of Change’ we meet four inspiring characters from different parts of Africa and Brazil. Chidiebere in Nigeria is creating a digital platform called ‘SkillSync’ to help unemployed youth find jobs based on their skills. Aline, a teacher in Brazil, is revolutionizing education […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: How to Turn Your STEAM Passion into a Thriving Career “Hello everyone, I’m Prof. Singer. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: turning your passion for STEAM into a thriving career. STEAM is an acronym which stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics referred to in […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Echoes of Imhotep: The Ancient African Architect Mwangwi wa Imhotep Katikati ya jiji la kisasa la Afrika lenye shughuli nyingi, lililo kati ya majengo marefu na mabango ya kidijitali, kulisimama Jumba la Makumbusho la Imhotep la Ubunifu. Ilikuwa mahali ambapo siku za nyuma na zijazo ziliungana, kumbukumbu kwa urithi wa […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Echoes of Imhotep: The Ancient African Architect This story is a work of fiction, designed to inspire and celebrate the rich history and potential of African inventors. Imhotep was indeed a historical figure, renowned for his contributions to architecture and medicine in ancient Egypt. For more information on Imhotep, you can […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: African Teen Named ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’ Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old boy from Frost Middle School, won the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge after creating a soap that treats skin cancer. We have published other informative posts on Invention School’s website which may interest you. To view our entire catalog of […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: AI Used To Target Youth With Science Disinformation Bad Science On YouTube YouTube channels that use AI to make videos which include false science information are being recommended to children as “educational content”, the BBC’s Global Disinformation Team has found. What can we do to stop this perilous trend? We have […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: INVENTION SCHOOL STORY – PATO’S BEES In the heart of Africa, a new wave of technological advancements and innovative solutions is emerging, driven by ambitious young minds. This wave is primarily centered around a unique institution, the Invention School, established in Nairobi, Kenya, by Kim and Kate. Kim, a former engineering […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Zimbabwe’s Youngest Inventor In this video I showcase Zimbabwe’s youngest inventor Mchenry, who has become a Zimbabwean TikTok sensation, he has managed to invent a water-powered electric generator, a drone, a water pump amonst many other inventions. If you want to see another device from Nigerian inventor which performs the same […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Mr. Wizard sparked my science career. I used to just LOVE watching Mr. Wizard on television when I was a little boy. He performed some of the neatest stuff I ever saw and I could tell that he really liked kids and sincerely wanted us to learn about the things he […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Tharaka Invention Circle CBO Dried Food Research Are you ready to embark on this flavorful journey? Discover the vibrant colors, intense flavors, and wholesome goodness of solar-dried fruits, vegetables, spices, and herbs? Embrace a sustainable and healthy lifestyle while supporting local farmers and reducing food waste. Join the solar-dried snack squad […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: Children Are Deliberately Dumbed Down If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll notice that the overall performance, health, and well-being of our children’s education is steadily degrading. What can you do about it? Tharaka Invention Academy’s focus is to foster creativity and problem solving in our youth, especially our African youth. We […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Men! Are You Being Steadily Feminized? In a previous post entitled “I AM AT PEACE” I reflected upon the importance of clean water which is available to me in Kenya. For my own personal use I made a water filter to add additional filtration. It is made from various size rocks, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Meet Four Young Innovative Kenyan Engineers A story of young engineers that are transforming their passion for hardware development into marketable solutions in agriculture. We have published other informative posts on Invention School’s website which may interest you. To view our entire catalog of over 800 posts go to inventionschool.tech/category/blog/ or […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Wake Up Young Africans and Transform The Continent Tharaka Invention Academy and Tharaka Invention Circle CBO will be delivering education and training that makes sense, that delivers relevant, truthful, and valuable skills and information that makes sense for a continuously growing and prosperous Africa. Join us in our journey and please […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Eugenicist Mayhem Charles had always been fascinated by the power of science and technology to change the world. As a young inventor at Tharaka Invention Academy, he had dedicated himself to finding solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing Africa and the world. But as he danced the deck of […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: THE DAY IS COMING SOON IMAGINE WHEN AFRICAN PEOPLE CAN SOLVE ALL OF THE PROBLEMS WHICH ARRIVE WHEN CHALLENGED ___________________________________________ “It was a hot summer day in the small village of Kinshasa, and eight young inventors were hard at work in their makeshift laboratory. Their names were Chiku, Lila, Nkosi, Zuba, […]
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