MEMBERS & VISITORS: How Kenyan Farmers Are Bypassing Middlemen and Exporting Directly Green gram revolution Kenya The afternoon sun lit up the Mbeere plains, casting golden light across the tidy rows of green gram plants. At the edge of the field stood Wanjiru Mwathi, eyes sharp, voice clear. In her hand, she held a […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: She Hacked Her Ancestral Trauma—Now She’s Leading Africa’s Creative Future Ancestral memory and innovation in African youth Tharaka Invention Academy will be offering courses which provide the valuable mindset, knowledge, and skills to become proficient innovators, inventors, and problem-solvers so that you remain highly competitive in a fast-changing world that is […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: The World Is Shifting—And So Must You: A Lecture for Builders of the Next Civilization The world is shifting and so must you “My dear students, we are living in a time when the systems we were taught to trust—finance, governance, even nature’s balance—are unraveling before our eyes. But this is […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: How to Patent a Food Recipe~AI Tools for Culinary Innovation How to patent a food recipe Welcome to this exciting session from Tharaka Invention Academy! I’m Douglas, and today we’re diving into a delicious question: Can you patent a food recipe? If you’ve ever crafted a special sauce, dessert, or cooking […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: From National Wealth to Personal Innovation: The Path to Prosperity From National Wealth to Personal Innovation What if I told you there’s a proven process—not just for making countries wealthy—but for helping you thrive in today’s innovation economy? That’s right! The same steps that helped nations like South Korea and Singapore […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Kiss my Ideass Mind Mapping for Innovation and Problem Solving Mind Mapping in Innovation, Invention, and Problem Solving Introduction In an age where innovation is both a necessity and a competitive advantage, tools that foster creativity, clarity, and collaboration are in high demand. Among these, mind mapping stands out as a […]
Read moreMEMBERS & 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 […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Journey From Monkeying Around to Impact mother monkey washing machine story “Ah, friends—come closer. I want to show you someone very dear to us at Tharaka Invention Academy. That’s Mother Monkey. She may not speak our language, but her struggle says everything. Just watch…” As a special bonus, we are offering […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: African Food Chain Value Addition Solar food dehydration in Kenya Africa’s Food Chain Value Addition: A Breakthrough in Solar Food Preservation In this moving and transformative video, Professor Singer of Tharaka Invention Academy introduces a powerful grassroots innovation that addresses one of Africa’s most pressing agricultural challenges: post-harvest food loss. Set […]
Read moreMEMBERS & 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 […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Repatriation and the African Diaspora: Pathways to Return and Economic Growth African diaspora repatriation and economic empowerment Repatriation of the African diaspora represents a profound opportunity for cultural reunification, economic empowerment, and geopolitical strengthening across the continent. Unlike Israel, which has a structured and well-funded Law of Return for Jews worldwide, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Clanslator and the AI Apprentice AI-powered Clanslator for human-animal communication Tharaka Invention Academy extensively uses illustrative stories, lectures, lesson exercises, and podcasts of experts to drive learning outcomes of its students. Stories have a unique way of capturing our imagination, grounding abstract concepts in relatable experiences, and sustaining our attention. […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: AI Solves Homework Excuses AI-powered innovation and problem-solving Join Prof. Singer and CBO Director Miriam Muthoni as they discuss AI’s impact on Invention and Innovation. As a special bonus, we are offering one of Prof. Singer’s books “Journey from Ideas to Impact Using 97 Different AI Tools” for free! It is […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Earthbag Housing Secrets Africa can easily solve rural housing crisis Welcome to Invention Insights, the podcast where we explore groundbreaking ideas that hold the potential to reshape industries and uplift communities. I’m Doctor Adebayo, your host and prospective Director General of AFRICAN REGIONAL INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION. Today, we’re discussing a revolutionary […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Lessons from China for Africa Lessons from China’s economic transformation for Africa’s development Prof. Singer: Hello, everyone! Welcome to today’s episode of Innovative Horizons, where we explore ideas, stories, and strategies to transform communities through innovation and problem-solving. I’m your host, Professor Singer, and with me is a very special guest, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Mastering AI for Innovation, Invention, and Problem-Solving in 2025: Why It Matters More Than Ever “Mastering AI for Innovation and Problem-Solving in Africa” **Abstract** Artificial Intelligence has evolved from a futuristic dream into a transformative force across industries. In 2025, the mastery of AI within the fields of innovation, invention, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Let’s Use Everything Solar dehydrator food waste innovation Welcome to Tharaka Invention Academy, where our innovations turn local resources into global solutions. Therefore, while not all processes for making mango leather are patented, certain innovative methods are protected to safeguard the intellectual property of the developers. Today, we’re highlighting the TIA […]
Read moreMEMBERS & 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, […]
Read moreMEMBERS & VISITORS: Sample Learning Module from Tharaka Invention Academy “Innovative Mindset for Problem Solvers” Description: Welcome to a sneak peek of the innovative learning experience offered by Tharaka Invention Academy! This video module is a part of our mission to empower the next generation of problem solvers, inventors, and innovators. At Tharaka Invention […]
Read moreMEMBERS & 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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