“Teach ordinary people how to think for themselves and use what they have around them to fix problems in their community in a smart and responsible way.” THARAKA INVENTION ACADEMY stands for ability, not certificates. What matters is what a learner can do, not what paper they hold. Mastery is shown in action. THARAKA INVENTION […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Ayanda’s Curious and Fun Adventures Young Inventors Embracing Curiosity and Collaboration: Ayanda’s Curious and Fun Adventures The Power of Curiosity In a small village called Umuzi, located in a lush valley between towering mountains, there lived a 12-year-old girl named Ayanda. Ayanda was curious about everything. She loved to explore the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Future Breakthroughs Hiding In PLain Sight “First we built machines to shape the world. Then we built systems to control it. But now… nature is speaking back. And if we don’t learn to listen, we may not be part of its next chapter. Welcome to the future of invention.” Also enjoy […]
Read more[Kenya-inspired music video] Five years in the sun I’ve been running free Underneath acacia trees where the sky meets the sea Feet on the red earth heartbeat like a drum [Chorus] Oh Kenya you call me home Five years my spirit’s grown I’ve found my place I’ve found my peace Here I am where my […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: I’ve Outgrown America Life abroad reflections I’ve outgrown America. It’s ill-gotten wealth no longer has any appeal and is very well contributing to a DECREASED quality of life. Tell me if I’m wrong about that. Life abroad is full of truth bombs and eye-openers. I’m about to devour a one pound […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Reimagining African Innovation: Empowering Creativity and Problem-Solving for Innovation Sovereignty Reimagining African Education for Innovation Sovereignty Welcome to Innovation Talks, where we explore the ideas shaping Africa’s future. Today, we’re talking about something vital: how Africa can claim sovereignty and agency in its journey toward innovation, invention, and problem-solving. It’s a […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Can Africans Top This Chinese Invention? African innovators redefine invisibility technology It is undeniable that the pursuit of invisibility has captured the global imagination, from ancient Greek myths to modern-day Chinese laboratories, and now the world watches with awe as Chinese scientists push the boundaries of what’s possible in bending light, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Creativity Scares A Lot of People “Embracing Creativity: Challenging the Fear of New Ideas” Hi, this is Professor Singer again from Tharaka Invention Academy in Kenya. Today, we’re going to talk about something really important and these days trendy—creativity. But before I tell you more, I want to start by asking […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Who Benefits From A Less Populated Africa? “Lessons from Japan’s population decline for Africa’s future growth” I’m Prof. Singer and I’m so happy to share some thoughts with you here. Today, we’re going to explore a critical issue unfolding in Japan and Africa—one that has nothing to do with war or […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: AFRICAN COSMIC BEINGS “Ancestral wisdom and connection” Introduction Muna, they call her, the Smoke That Thunders. For millennia, her roar has been a song of power—a hymn to the raw, untamed spirit of this land. But is this smelly water cascading over a rock, or the lifeblood of a continent, whispering […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Active Shooter Drill Active shooter drill and the U.S. mental health crisis WHAT IS AN ACTIVE SHOOTER DRILL? No, it’s not a new tool for machine shops! As the world faces increasing violence in schools and public spaces, an opportunity arises for innovative minds. Creative thinkers, inventors, and problem solvers are […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Ocean Refuses No River Returning to Ancestral Roots I’d like to tell you a story which actually came to me in a dream last night. It comes eerily close to the life I’m experiencing here in Kenya. I’ll call it “The Ocean Refuses No River: A Story of Return”. Jamal […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Beauty of Intermarriage The phenomenon of African diaspora members returning to the continent and forming unions with continental Africans presents a rich buffet of opportunities and advantages across various spheres of life. These unions, often seen as bridges between cultures, carry profound implications for social, political, economic, cultural, educational, and […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: Retirement and Death Solitude in Sunset: The Hidden Struggles of Aging in Rural Kenya Josephat Mugeka* had it all in his younger years. He was the poster boy of what you would call an ideal father. As a career civil servant, he not only had a good salary, extra perks and […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Blacker Beauty Black Is Beautiful I’m Professor Singer and I teach Invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy. I want to tell you a story about Black Beauty. No, not the famous horse story but a story about black women. “Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Speaking modern African truths for the world to hear. focus keyphrase: Innovation Requires Fertile Controlled Land. See Bishop Maponge’s commentary at 28:45 minutes mark about building schools of innovation. Be sure to visit “Tharaka Invention Academy” where you can learn about how anybody can acquire the mindset, skills, and knowledge needed […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: A Scientist Enjoyed Eating Dirt With Her Baby In The Jungle Hi everyone, I’m Doctor Kiers, a professor of evolutionary biology at Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam and the executive director of SPUN. When I started my career seventeen years ago, just after earning my PhD, I was immediately confronted with a […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Invention Courses Help Non-profit Organizers and Social Enterprise Leaders Hello Family! My name is Professor Singer, and I teach invention courses at the online school known as Tharaka Invention Academy. I want to share with you one of many different jobs or careers which can be wonderfully transformed after one has […]
Read moreMEMBERS & 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 […]
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