October 23, 2025 at Chuka University… I had the honor of attending the 12th International Research Conference and delivering a keynote address under the theme “Leveraging Technological Solutions in Research, Training, and Innovation for Sustainable Development.” It was an inspiring gathering of minds and changemakers, moderated by distinguished leaders including Prof. Joel Gichumbi, Dr. Edna […]

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Download “Enjoy Boosting Your Enemy While Shooting Your Friends” PowerPoint presentation. Enjoy this collection of “AFRICAN PROVERBS: African Cosmology & Epistemology” There is a Kenyan proverb that says, “Talking with one another is loving one another.” And today, by talking, we are showing love. Love for our students, for our communities, for Africa’s future. But […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Weekly Global Innovation Brief – October 12, 2025 | Tharaka Invention Academy Global Innovation Brief – October 12, 2025 Download and read this week’s new brief HERE. The collection of texts provides an overview of global innovation trajectories during October 2025, focusing heavily on initiatives within Africa and India that emphasize […]

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Read and download “Implications of GCA’s Immunity on African Innovation and How to Counter It” Big groups with special protection can make plans for us in Kenya as well as the rest of the Global South without letting us ask questions. At Tharaka Invention Academy, we will keep control of what we can. Our apprentices […]

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We are Stepping Carefully into an AI Future. The arrival of artificial intelligence in its most advanced forms confronts humanity with a paradox. Machines are on a trajectory toward superintelligence, capable of solving problems, managing systems, and producing abundance at scales no civilization has ever known. For many, this raises the tantalizing possibility of a […]

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Hello, I’m a resercher for Tharaka Invention Academy in Marimanti, Kenya. Would you like to learn more. What if you could instantly access millions of scholarly articles, patents, and research papers from around the world, with AI helping you find exactly what you need for your next breakthrough invention? Welcome to Google Scholar, the free […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: THE AI STRATEGY THAT TURNS IDEAS INTO IMPACT New Capabilities. New Opportunities. Same Shared Mission. I hope this message finds you well. Since our last conversation, Tharaka Invention Academy has undergone a dramatic leap in capability. What we’ve built is not just a curriculum—but a globally scalable, AI-powered learning system that […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Factory Schools Kill Ideas Before They’re Born “Factory schools kill creativity” Wherever you are in the world — Tharaka, Nairobi, Lagos, Mumbai, Toronto, or São Paulo — I welcome you. My name is Prof. Singer. And I’m here not just as an engineer or teacher… but as a fellow learner. You’re […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Factory Schools Kill Ideas Before They’re Born “Factory schools kill creativity” Wherever you are in the world — Tharaka, Nairobi, Lagos, Mumbai, Toronto, or São Paulo — I welcome you. My name is Prof. Singer. And I’m here not just as an engineer or teacher… but as a fellow learner. You’re […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: How Constructive Conflict Builds Stronger, More Innovative Teams Constructive conflict in innovative teams Hello again to my innovation family. This is professor Singer at Tharaka Invention Academy. Let’s talk about something every single one of us has to deal with. Conflict, right? But what if I told you that all that […]

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AI isn’t coming someday — it’s here. It runs your car, your thermostat, your dating apps… and now, it might just run your love life. Forget 10-year predictions — the brains exist, the bodies exist, and the only thing missing is someone bold enough to sell them. Modern Dating is confusing for men and women. […]

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Innovate Now — eBook + Interactive Hub One purchase replaces several narrow textbooks—and actually helps you apply what you learn. Instead of a single course text, you get a cross-disciplinary playbook for AI-powered problem-solving, prototyping, market pathways, intellectual property, and entrepreneurial execution—plus a living library of practice tools and media that make study stick in […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Tharaka Invention Academy: Building Africa’s Path to Tech Sovereignty African tech sovereignty and innovation strategy Geopolitics is not a distant chessboard that innovators can afford to ignore; it is the invisible hand shaping which ideas receive funding, which components move unimpeded across borders, and which standards gain global legitimacy. The *Financial Times* […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: BetterUP, AI_Coaching_for_Personal_Growth BetterUp Best for: Entrepreneurs, leadership teams, and personal development coaches. Professional Fields: Career development, leadership coaching, innovation leadership. Why: Ideal for innovators and leaders seeking to enhance their personal skills, foster creativity, and build effective leadership. 💡 Want to unlock the secret to solving real problems with AI? As […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Reclaiming Sovereignty: How TIA Empowers the Global Diaspora to Reshape Economics and Governance Diaspora economic sovereignty The global diaspora stands at a crossroads, with an unprecedented opportunity to reclaim economic and political sovereignty by breaking free from outdated colonial paradigms. In this expansive discussion, the speaker urges people to recognize the […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Why Maxwell Chikumbutso’s Invention Was Denied a U.S. Patent and What It Means for African Innovation Maxwell Chikumbutso patent denial This is a quote from Luke 4:24 : “Truly I tell you,” he continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown.” The phrase has since become a common proverb, used to […]

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  MEMBERS & 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, […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Journey from Idea to Impact: Financial and Environmental Creativity “Creativity in solving global challenges” Now this story will really make it clear that creativity is broadly effective across a wide range of matters which demand solutions. Today, I want to explore how creativity is not just an artistic pursuit or a […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title “Future-proofing your career with AI and continuous learning” “Welcome to Future-Proofing Your Career Through Continuous Innovation and Learning. In a world where technology is evolving rapidly, staying competitive and innovative means committing to lifelong learning. AI is transforming industries faster than ever before, and to thrive in this landscape, […]

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