The harvest reveals the hand that held the hoe

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17 Jul

The harvest reveals the hand that held the hoe. For generations, people have looked at Africa and asked the same question: “What does Africa have?” Gold. Diamonds. Copper. Cobalt. Oil. Fertile land. Vast forests. Enough sunlight to power entire nations. The world has been trained to look down whenever it thinks about Africa. Down into […]

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Africa Should Also See Innovation as Long Term Opportunity

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25 Dec

African innovation systems and problem solving Tharaka Invention Academy wants to play a serious long-term role in African innovation. The path forward should be intentional, cumulative, and patient. Not dramatic. Not reactive. Not tied to funding cycles or trending technologies. The goal is not to produce inventions quickly, but to build the capacity to repeatedly […]

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Who Owns Kenya? Why Wealth Inequality Matters for Young Innovators

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09 Apr

  MEMBERS & VISITORS: Who Owns Kenya? Why Wealth Inequality Matters for Young Innovators Kenya wealth inequality and youth empowerment Who Really Owns Kenya? And Why You Should Care Let’s be honest: in Kenya today, a very small group of people—about 8,300 individuals—own almost everything. They control the land, the money, the big companies, and […]

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