Tharaka Invention Circle CBO Dried Food Research

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25 Jul

  MEMBERS & 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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A Homecoming Journey: Embracing the African Diaspora for a Brighter Future

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23 Jul

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: A Homecoming Journey: Embracing the African Diaspora for a Brighter Future Introduction Long ago, across the expansive canvas of history, millions of Africans were ripped from their homes, forced into the unknown by the ruthless hands of the multi-faceted slave trade. Their progeny spread far and wide, giving rise to a […]

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It Starts By Imagining ~ Bridging The Gap

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07 Jul

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: It Starts By Imagining ~ Bridging The Gap To me this is one of THE REPAT PODCAST SEASON ONE’s most useful kinds of discussions. I’m going to share it on Invention School’s web site which was established by an African American for the purpose of developing the fruits of African imagination […]

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Western perceptions of Africa pushed by both Education and Media

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04 Jul

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Western perceptions of Africa pushed by both Education and Media This interview by newsman Mike Wallace of “60 Minutes” unqualifiedly typifies the western world’s drive to paint Africa and African people as backwards, corrupt, inept, primitive, unintelligent, and undesirable. This push is especially prevalent in almost all news and information coverage […]

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Children Are Deliberately Dumbed Down

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27 Jun

  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 […]

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Everything You’ll Learn in Mechanical Engineering

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15 May

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Everything You’ll Learn in Mechanical Engineering Here is a summary of pretty much everything you’re going to learn in a mechanical engineering degree. You have additional choices in case you choose to minor in some subjects that you find particularly attractive or interesting. I am so thankful I pursued this field […]

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Why Did I Return To Africa?

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28 Mar

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Why Did I Return To Africa In 2020? Hello. Habari. My name is MARION KAPLAN. I was a journalist who was based in the United Kingdom when I wrote the following story about Professor Oku Singer. In 1976 I traveled to Ghana to interview Oku and his wife about their five […]

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DELIVERING AFRICAN EDUCATION THAT MAKES SENSE

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09 Mar

  MEMBERS & 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 […]

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Bill Gates Is Not An Inventor

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02 Mar

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Bill Gates Is Not An Inventor Bill Gates has built an empire by buying patents on software. His business model has made him very successful but many still view him as a pariah. Yes, patents can make you rich. At Tharaka Invention Academy you will learn all about the patenting process […]

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You’re Being Played

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26 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: You’re Being Played Difference between U.S. and China Tiktok Algorithm Tharaka Invention Academy will be working with African youth who are very much in the world and all of its sundry influences which come at them from every direction. Part of our underlying task will be to guide them wholistically in […]

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Miss America Returned To Her African Roots

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17 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Miss America Beauty Returned To Her Ghanaian Roots Ghanaian hospitality and welcoming to Africans in the diaspora is reaping huge returns across many sectors so Ghana has become the leader in teaming up with their diasporan counterparts for an absolute win win situation. Watch and learn more. In this video, Vanessa […]

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INVENTION SCHOOL STORY ~ Young Wealthy Inventor

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11 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Young Wealthy Inventor _____________________________________ I believe that it is our ability to adapt, evolve and improve is what makes us human, the same way the traditional practices are not immutable, we can find a new way to better it and that has been my drive in my inventions, to better the […]

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INVENTION SCHOOL STORY ~ The Day Is Coming Soon

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06 Jan

  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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WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM INVENTION EDUCATION?

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03 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM INVENTION EDUCATION? It is difficult to specify an “ideal” target population for invention education in Africa and other parts of the world occupied by those in the African diaspora, as different groups may have different needs and priorities. However, some potential groups that would certainly benefit from […]

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The Value of African Citizenship

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28 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: The Value of African Citizenship Ghana grants citizenship to African Americans & Caribbeans as part of beyond the return initiative The story of Africa’s ascension and the story of diasporan repatriation will be intertwined and deeply nuanced. My own journey to Africa began 52 years ago in the Republic of Ghana […]

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Thanks To The Innovators!

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20 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Thanks To The Innovators! Film Star Idris Elba Gives Remarks at the 2022 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit “We do not need aid anymore. We need innovation. We need partnership.” ~ Idris Elba The importance of changing Africa’s narrative about itself and the world is paramount. Black pride lies at the foundation of […]

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Young Inventors Solving African Problems

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29 Oct

  MEMBERS & VISITORS Young Inventors Solving African Problems There is a tremendous need for invention and innovation to solve challenges in Kenya, for example, but the public and private school systems largely do not yet formally recognize this need and have not accommodated systems to meet these needs. When recognized, priority is given to […]

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How can I stay in the United States at this time?

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22 Oct

  MEMBERS & VISITORS How can I stay in the United States at this time? HOW MANY AFRICAN GENIUSES LIVING, STUDYING, AND WORKING ABROAD WILL RETURN TO SERVE THEIR MOTHERLAND? BRAIN DRAIN: This is a question which will remain to yet be answered. In fact, some Africans in the diaspora are returning and have rejected […]

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ANOTHER PROBLEM IN SEARCH OF AN INVENTOR: MOSQUITOES

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19 Oct

  MEMBERS & VISITORS ANOTHER PROBLEM IN SEARCH OF AN INVENTOR: MOSQUITOES The seemingly intractable problem of mosquito bites is awaiting some ingenious African inventor. The final solution will likely involve several domains of knowledge and will come about when some keen insight has reached the light of day. Could you be the person who […]

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Why Develop African Invention Education?

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18 Oct

  MEMBERS & VISITORS Why Develop African Invention Education? Africa’s incredible wealth of natural resources is a good starting point. The fact that this material wealth has been historically and primarily extracted for the greater benefit of others outside of Africa is a good second point. Technological advances in artificial intelligence, human speech recognition, and […]

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