AI and Human Collaboration for Innovation

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17 Feb

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: AI and Human Collaboration for Innovation Introduction Hello, class! Today, we’re diving into the exciting world of artificial intelligence, or AI, and how it can work with us, humans, to invent amazing things and solve problems. Imagine having a super smart friend who can help you think of new ideas, make […]

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Tharaka Invention Academy Innovation Coach™

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25 Jan

AI Learning Companion for Problem Solvers It’s complete. 👋🏽 For many months, we have been quietly building something important at Tharaka Invention Academy. Today, it is ready. This app is built directly from our extensive textbook Innovate Now: Mastering AI for Creative Problem Solving. It is designed to think with you — helping you frame […]

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Food, Energy & Industrial Sovereignty For Africa

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17 Nov

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Food, Energy & Industrial Sovereignty For Africa Decolonizing Africa’s Economy for Sustainable Development I’m Professor Singer sharing with you something very important. I want you to understand the Hidden Strategies used by the West to keep Africa poor and what Tharaka Invention Academy is doing about it and how. Discover how […]

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Chuka University Keynote Address: Fostering Future Innovators

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25 Oct

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title “Innovation for community impact and sustainable business solutions” THARAKA INVENTION CIRCLE CBO was invited to participate in Chuka University’s 11th Annual International Research Conference held on October 23-24, 2024. CBO Director Miriam Muthoni and I both want to thank Chuka University very much for the honor and privilege of […]

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AI For Good

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17 Oct

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: AI For Good “Now, let’s explore AI for Good, an application that’s revolutionizing how innovators, problem solvers, and inventors approach global challenges. This app is a perfect fit for students enrolled in the online invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy because it demonstrates how artificial intelligence can be used to address […]

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Creativity Scares A Lot of People

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08 Oct

  MEMBERS & 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 […]

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The Value of Local Capacity Building

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27 Aug

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: The Value of Local Capacity Building Community capacity building for women in Tharaka-Nithi County: Tharaka Invention Circle CBO has been developing a path to its most valuable role in our local community. The following areas are just some in which we can make significant contributions. Progress will certainly depend upon the […]

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MEMORIZATION OR CREATIVITY?

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06 Mar

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: MEMORIZATION OR CREATIVITY? Greetings Family! This is Prof. Singer from Tharaka Invention Academy. The 20th-century model of public education has often been critiqued for its limited focus on creativity development in students. This model, largely designed during the Industrial Revolution, was primarily aimed at preparing a workforce with the skills necessary […]

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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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Saving The Sahel States ~ Chapter 2

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25 Aug

  MEMBERS & 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 […]

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What Would A United States of Africa Mean To African Inventors?

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05 Aug

  MEMBERS & 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 […]

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Mr. Wizard sparked my science career

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29 Jul

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Mr. Wizard sparked my science career. I used to just LOVE watching Mr. Wizard on television when I was a little boy. He performed some of the neatest stuff I ever saw and I could tell that he really liked kids and sincerely wanted us to learn about the things he […]

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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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What Will Our Invention Students Learn?

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19 Jul

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: 🚀 YOUR INVENTIVE JOURNEY STARTS HERE – THARAKA INVENTION ACADEMY 🚀 🌟 Calling All Aspiring Innovators and Problem-Solving Mavericks! 🌟 🎓 Unlock Your True Potential – For FREE! 🎓 🌐 Welcome to Tharaka Invention Academy, your gateway to inventive greatness! 🌐 🔍 Discover the Power of FREE Online Classes! 🔍 🎉 […]

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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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We Were Programmed For Failure

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15 Jun

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: We Were Programmed For Failure Wongel Zelalem reports on Ghanaian American inventor Thomas O. Mensah exposes how the British designed the education system of Africa which we can clearly measure, especially in Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria, former British colonies. We at Tharaka Invention Academy are stressing practical skills during our curriculum […]

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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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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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Females and Invention Education

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02 Jan

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Females and Invention Education THESE ARE SOME OF THE SOLUTIONS WE’RE WORKING ON TO INCREASE FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN INVENTION EDUCATION. At Tharaka Invention Academy, we have been wrestling hard with approaches we can make to significantly expand the participation of girls and women in all walks of life in invention education […]

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