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

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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Let’s Talk About Invention Education Which African countries offer invention education to its students? In Africa, many countries offer education in invention and innovation to their students. Some examples include: South Africa: The South African government has implemented several initiatives to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among young people, such as the […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Hello World, Here We Come Everybody has the capacity to be brilliant from birth; they only need the correct resources to do so. Although creativity may come naturally to some people, the process of creation must be taught. That is what we shall work to achieve each and every day. In […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: What Will Young African Inventors Solve or Develop That’s Way Ahead Of Its Time? Tharaka Invention Academy is anxious to develop the talents of African geniuses. A well-trained cadre of inventors across the African continent will be key to solving three of the other HUGE problems here: Hunger, Health Care, and […]

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  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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  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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  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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  MEMBERS & VISITORS YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Tharaka Invention Academy has its eyes on the future. With one of the world’s youngest populations, Africa’s large and growing pool of unemployed labor is one of its biggest problems. Young people in Africa many of who are physically and mentally capable, cannot find the jobs they need to […]

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