MEMBERS & VISITORS: Amazing Ways Inventors Solve Problems At Tharaka Invention Academy our invention students will explore the fascinating problem solving method that inventors, engineers, and scientists use to systematically find solutions to challenging problems. TRIZ is known to English speakers as the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving and involves using […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: How to Run a Free Artificial Intelligence-Powered Patent Search AI Applied to Patent Searching Demystifying the Patents Search Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners In today’s competitive business landscape, patents play a crucial role in protecting intellectual property and fostering innovation. Conducting a patents search is an essential step before filing […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Creative Tapestry of African Cultural Merging: Innovation Unveiled “The Creative Tapestry of African Cultural Merging: Innovation Unveiled” I am personally deeply involved in this evolving phenomena related to the blending of cultures of African people around the world as reflected in my organizational efforts with Tharaka Invention Circle CBO, my […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: As Their Fertility Rate Drops, Europeans Fear Extinction The notion that Europeans “fear extinction” due to dropping fertility rates is a complex topic that can’t be easily generalized. While it’s true that many European countries are experiencing declining fertility rates, the sentiment towards this trend can vary widely among individuals, policymakers, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Mutaranga Hill Community Race I serve as Deputy Director of my Community Based Organization, Tharaka Invention Circle CBO. We sponsored a community race event in Chiakariga’s Mutaranga Hill in order to plant trees and reclaim the hill from the ravages brought on by climate change. The event was a huge success […]
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: Saving The Sahel States ~ Chapter 3 “Gather around, my young inventors for the tale I am about to share is not merely a story of our Invention School, but a reflection of the very essence of our continent, our struggles, our hopes, our dreams.” “Our people wanted democracy, but democracy […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Leave Africa Alone CLEAN WATER: Making do with what is available For you who know me, you know I’ve spent a lot of focused time on being able to create the means for tapping into a pure water supply: 1) “Using Activated Carbon for Water Filtration” 2) “PURE WATER IS LIFE” […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Saving The Sahel States ~ Chapter 2 “Come closer, my dear apprentices, for the tale I am about to unfold is not just a story of our Invention School, but a reflection of the very fabric of our society, our governance, our democracy, our humanity.” “Our democracy was fragile. Like the […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Saving The Sahel States ~ Chapter 1 In the heart of Africa, where the sun kisses the vast landscapes and the winds whisper ancient tales, lies a region known as the Sahel. It’s a place of contrasts, where beauty and pain coexist, where dreams are born, and destinies are forged. The […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Trump Indictments Describe Modern America In the matter of the legal and political actions against the 45th President of the United States, the record presents a multifaceted examination of the United States legal and political systems. The subject, former President Donald Trump, has faced both criminal indictments and political impeachments, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Saving the Sahel States trailer Over the next few days I will be presenting installments of a seven part story entitled “Saving the Sahel States”. It will delve into questions Africa must ask itself if it is to move forward in these challenging times. Mr, Joseph Mwangi, reflects upon the past […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Anatomy of a Failed Invention In 2003 the inventor Dean Kamen visited the university where I was teaching Mechanical Engineering courses and addressed the entire student body. He gave great detail about the efforts he and his team put forth to conceptualize and finally produce the Segway. I had assigned, as […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: Reclaiming Talent – The African Brain Drain Listen to this post as it is read out loud to you. ______________________________________ Treatise: Reclaiming Talent – The African Brain Drain Below, I’ll begin by identifying 10 prominent African-born citizens in each of the specified categories who have achieved career prominence in non-African countries. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Briana’s Electrogenetic Interace Chapter 1: A Spark of Inspiration I’m Briana, a young inventor from London, and I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to work remotely with Africa Rejuvenates Thinking, or ART for short, based in Nairobi. My home workspace is a testament to the wonders of technology and my own […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: What Would A United States of Africa Mean To African Inventors? “A United States of Africa: A New Dawn for African Inventors” The African continent, rich in history, culture, and resources, has been the cradle of numerous inventions and innovations. From the ancient Egyptian pyramids to the contemporary M-Pesa mobile money […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The Dance of Regeneration STORY Charles, a brilliant young student from the coastal city of Kingston, Jamaica, had always been an ardent participant in the online Invention School, facilitated by Kim and Kate. This platform fostered an environment for him to transform ideas into tangible realities, from the comfort of his […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Buzzing with Brilliance: The Tale of Maimuna and the Smart Apiaries INVENTION SCHOOL STORY In the lush surroundings of Brikama, Gambia, Maimuna was raised in a lively family of beekeepers. She developed an affinity for bees and nature at an early age. The sounds of buzzing bees, the taste of fresh […]
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 […]
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