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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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Video Title Adobe Express for inventors and innovators at Tharaka Invention Academy “Let’s dive into Adobe Express, a versatile and powerful tool designed for problem solvers, innovators, and inventors, especially those enrolled in the online invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy. Adobe Express is a user-friendly design application that allows you […]

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  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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  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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  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: Intellectual Property In Africa is Critically Important Intellectual Property In Africa Hello, my friends. I’m Professor Singer and I teach innovation and problem solving courses at Tharaka Invention Academy in Kenya. Today, I want to talk about an issue that is both pressing and promising—the state of intellectual property in Nigeria […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Pain Points to Progress Overcoming Innovation Challenges “Hello family, this is Professor Singer, and I have something very important to share. Many inventors, innovators, and problem solvers have something in common. It’s not just about fixing problems. Deep down, they want to make a real difference, to bring about positive change—whether […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: The Harvest of Hope The Harvest of Hope: Mwangi and Nijeru’s Journey For your viewing pleasure I have made this story available as a downloadable eBook. “The Harvest of Hope eBook“ Let’s travel to the heart of Kenya, nestled among the rolling hills of Embu County, where a young couple named […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: The Broken Bridge Malik’s journey of growth and redemption through innovation “The Broken Bridge” The sun was setting behind the jagged hills of a small village in West Africa. Malik, a quiet but intelligent young man in his early thirties, stood at the edge of a wide river. For years, this […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Kwame’s Cool Cascade “Innovative Problem-Solving through AI in African Communities” Gather round, dear friends, and listen to a story—not just any story, but a tale of transformation. It invites you to step into a world where curiosity rules, and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. It all begins with one chapter, a door […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: The AI Blueprint [Mastering Creativity, Innovation, and Problem-Solving] AI-powered innovation for problem solvers and inventors: “Hello dear friends. My name is Professor Singer, and I teach invention courses at Tharaka Invention Academy in Kenya. Whether you’re just starting your creative journey or already nurturing your inventive spirit, our academy, through its […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: “KENYAN CONQUERS FOREVER CHEMICALS” Innovative PFAS Water Filtration in Kenya In the bustling heart of Nairobi, Kenya, a young inventor named Mwangi Kamau was hard at work in his modest home laboratory. Mwangi, a recent graduate from the University of Nairobi with a degree in environmental engineering, was driven by a […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Locked in Power “Locked in Power: Why Africa’s Leaders Resist Change and Innovation” Progressive African leaders all acknowledge the positive effects that vigorous efforts toward innovation and invention have huge paybacks for the entire nation. As such, they dedicate policies, procedures, and even institutions and governmental bodies to promote innovations. However, […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Greed and Corruption Wounds Global South Economic Hitman “Confessions of an Economic Hit Man,” by John Perkins, tells a compelling story about how economic manipulation and coercion are used to control developing countries, enriching corporations and expanding American influence. Perkins’s book serves as both a confession of his role in this […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Invention Courses Help Nutritionists and Food Technologists African nutritionists in Nigeria Hello Family! My name is Professor Singer, and I teach invention courses at the online school known as Tharaka Invention Academy. I want to share with you one of many different jobs or careers which can be wonderfully transformed after […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Creativity Tools and Techniques for Enhanced Idea Generation Creativity Tools for Brainstorming: Creativity tools enhance our natural ability to generate ideas. There are many widely used tools, such as analogy, boundary shifting, different types of brainstorming, and checklists. Hundreds of creativity tools exist, each designed to improve the quantity, diversity, and […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Africa Grabs The Narrative Permanently Many African intellectuals are very well aware of the challenges faced by most current African nations. The challenge lies in charting an appropriate course through these challenges in order to acquire true African unity which ideally would result in the formation of a United States of […]

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  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 […]

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  MEMBERS & 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 […]

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  MEMBERS & VISITORS: And What About Newly Invented Recipes? Can Food Be Patented? Join us on an incredible culinary journey as we explore the vibrant flavors of Kenya! In this mouthwatering video, professional Kenyan chef @chefraphael takes us on a delicious adventure, tasting and reviewing authentic Kenyan dishes. Although the guests did not explore […]

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