Solar Desalination Breakthrough

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16 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Solar Desalination Breakthrough Hey there! I just learned something super amazing about turning seawater into drinking water. You know, most of our planet’s water is in the oceans, but it’s too salty to drink. People have been trying to take the salt out of seawater for a […]

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Your Ideas Can Change Africa

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15 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Your Ideas Can Change Africa: Learn How to Protect and Profit from Them! Empowering Africa’s Future: Leveraging Intellectual Property in Innovative Careers Greetings, Future Innovators and Leaders of Africa! In our journey to uplift Africa, the intersection of innovation, education, and intellectual property is key. As we embrace the digital […]

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Their Songs Were Stolen

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15 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Their Songs Were Stolen Habari! Let’s chat about something that’s as intriguing as it is important, especially for our bright minds at the invention school. Picture this: Bad Dog, a down-to-earth folk duo from Washington, D.C., just wanted to share their tunes, not chase fame and fortune. But then, something straight […]

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Brainstorming Africa’s Tomorrow

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03 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Brainstorming Africa’s Tomorrow I’m Imhotep, the famous inventor, doctor, and architect from ancient Egypt and I have very good news. Young people around the world understand that Africa’s survival and ability to thrive will rest upon them and the need to “clean house” from its old destructive ways of thinking and […]

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THARAKA INVENTION CIRCLE CBO 2023 SUCCESS STORY

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01 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: THARAKA INVENTION CIRCLE CBO 2023 SUCCESS STORY Tharaka Invention Circle CBO has undergone a transformative journey in 2023, fostering impactful collaborations with notable NGOs including CRAWN TRUST, CorpsAfrica/Kenya, Women Economic Enterprise, Pelum Kenya, the County Government of Tharaka Nithi, and local administrations. This year’s initiatives encompassed a spectrum of activities aimed […]

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Foreign Troops Based In Africa

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31 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Foreign Troops Based In Africa Imagine an African high school history teacher presenting a daily lesson to his/her students about the issue of major world powers placing their troops on African soil. “The Impact of Foreign Military Presence in Africa: A Socratic Inquiry” Teacher: “Good morning, class. Today, we will explore […]

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Inventing A New Africa

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25 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Inventing A New Africa The news report discusses the ongoing efforts in several African countries to remove or replace colonial symbols with ones that reflect indigenous names and cultural heritage. This movement is particularly pronounced in Burkina Faso, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, and South Africa. The initiative aims to reaffirm cultural identity, […]

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Understanding Intellectual Property

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23 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Understanding Intellectual Property Welcome to the exciting world of Intellectual Property! This introduction is like the first step on a journey to understand something really important, especially for all the creative minds out there. Whether you’re in middle school, learning English as a second language, or just curious about how ideas […]

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Tharaka Invention Academy Grand Opening

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22 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Tharaka Invention Academy Grand Opening To maximize its impact, Tharaka Invention Academy, focusing on training youth to become successful innovators, inventors, and problem solvers, will be following tactics within the framework of innovation, education, and digital transformation. Watch to learn more. “At Tharaka Invention Academy, we don’t just teach; we transform. […]

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DEVELOPING AN INVENTOR CLASS FOR AFRICA

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20 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: DEVELOPING AN INVENTOR CLASS FOR AFRICA The development of an inventor class in Africa, where individuals focus on creating and innovating, holds significant potential and is increasingly becoming an attractive development path. Several factors contribute to this likelihood. 1. Rising Educational Opportunities. By this I mean improved access to education, both […]

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African Innovation Beyond The Wheel

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10 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: African Innovation Beyond The Wheel African Innovation Beyond The Wheel “Welcome to our special segment at Tharaka Invention Academy, where we dive into the fascinating world of inventions and explore why learning about the history of invention is crucial for our young inventors. Let’s uncover the layers of history and innovation […]

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Innovators of Change: Bridging Skills and Opportunities

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05 Dec

  MEMBERS & 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 […]

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KENYA PARLIAMENT BANS TRADITIONAL AFRICAN CLOTHING

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03 Dec

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: KENYA PARLIAMENT BANS TRADITIONAL AFRICAN CLOTHING Swahili Nation passionately discusses the recent decision by Kenya’s Parliament to ban traditional African attires, including the iconic kaunda suit popularized by the late Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda. He expresses deep disappointment and frustration over this decision, viewing it as a rejection of African culture […]

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The Genius of Sewing Machines

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29 Nov

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: The Genius of Sewing Machines The sewing machine, a revolutionary invention in the textile industry, drastically changed the way we sew. Initially, sewing was done by hand, which was a slow and labor-intensive process. The invention of the sewing machine required a new approach to sewing, as traditional hand stitches were […]

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Ubuntu in Action: Dr. Kanayo’s School

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24 Nov

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Ubuntu in Action: Dr. Kanayo’s School In this post, we introduce you to Dr. Utheri Kanayo. Dr. Kanayo holds a Ph.D. in Education and is an alumna of Kenyatta University, the University of Nairobi, and Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Her work has included conducting educational research with schools in impoverished […]

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Echoes of Imhotep: The Ancient African Architect

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22 Nov

  MEMBERS & 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 […]

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Harnessing Deepfake Technology for Good: A Message to Young African Inventors and Beyond

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20 Nov

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Harnessing Deepfake Technology for Good: A Message to Young African Inventors and Beyond “Hello, everyone! Welcome back to our channel. Today’s topic is both fascinating and critical – deepfake technology. You’ve probably heard about deepfakes in the news, often linked to misinformation or unethical use. But as young inventors, particularly in […]

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Homesteading Is Different in Africa ~ Enter The Inventor

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19 Nov

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Homesteading Is Different in Africa ~ Enter The Inventor How I’ve Come To Realize That Homesteading Is Different in West Africa. We have published other informative posts on Invention School’s website which may interest you. To view our entire catalog of over 900 posts go to inventionschool.tech/category/blog/ or use our handy […]

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Seeding Africa & Food Independence

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19 Nov

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Seeding Africa & Food Independence Welcome to Africa Talks in today’s interview. We talked to the Founder of Seeding Africa, Edwina Jenny Taylor Flathen & its Kenyan legal advisor world famous PLO Lumumba on Africa’s Food Independence. The innovation activities at Tharaka Invention Academy are currently working long hours on improving […]

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Living in Kenya ~ What Diasporans Need To Know

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13 Nov

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Living in Kenya ~ What Diasporans Need To Know Join us to hear from our Special Guest CEO John Debelotte to receive factual information about repatriating here to Kenya and dispel ALL the mistruths spread about how to live, acquire land, obtain citizenship, and do business. His company is called Diaspora […]

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