At Tharaka Invention Academy, we remind our apprentices that innovation is not built on ideas alone — it is built on understanding the principles that govern how the world works. This demonstration is more than a simple science experiment. It is an example of how careful observation reveals the hidden rules behind everyday phenomena. When […]
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An Invitation to Sample the Learning Support Tools Used at Tharaka Invention Academy We welcome your honest feeback! Solar/Mechanical Engineer, Prof. Singer profsinger@inventionschool.tech
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Get your copy of “Innovate Now: Mastering AI for Creative Problem Solving”. Just click on the bookshelf image to learn about the various mini-courses offered within the textbook.
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 […]
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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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“How could a student with no lab, no capital, and basic AI tools prototype a solution to water access?” Problem Pals™: Apprentice Brainstorming Coach A disciplined brainstorming coach for apprentice inventors—expanding ideas, testing reality, and turning raw thoughts into practical invention pathways. Go to https://chatgpt.com/g/g-69647cfec8fc81919c9562def147c925-problem-palstm-apprentice-brainstorming-coach
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I want to send a warm and sincere thank-you for being part of our journey. This year has been about learning, experimenting, building, and thinking deeply about how ideas can turn into real value for our communities. The holidays remind us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with purpose, family, and the simple joy of […]
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The streets of Nairobi are buzzing with a quiet transformation that few people outside the city have noticed. For years, boda boda riders have been trapped in long petrol lines, losing precious income minute by minute. A rider’s day is measured in motion, and every pause is costly. When fuel prices rise or queues stretch […]
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A new Spark Story is ready for you. It’s a true story from Malawi about an abandoned phone tower that villagers quietly turned into a community internet hub using salvage and imagination. No speeches, no foreign aid — just local genius at work. It’s short, visual, and meant to leave you thinking about what hidden […]
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October 23, 2025 at Chuka University… I had the honor of attending the 12th International Research Conference and delivering a keynote address under the theme “Leveraging Technological Solutions in Research, Training, and Innovation for Sustainable Development.” It was an inspiring gathering of minds and changemakers, moderated by distinguished leaders including Prof. Joel Gichumbi, Dr. Edna […]
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World Wide Wisdom World Wide Wisdom THE FOLLOWING SAYINGS AND PROVERBS HAVE BEEN GATHERED FROM AFRICA AND FROM OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. THEY SPRING FROM THE WISDOM OF MANKIND THROUGHOUT THE AGES. * Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you […]
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Innovate Now — eBook + Interactive Hub One purchase replaces several narrow textbooks—and actually helps you apply what you learn. Instead of a single course text, you get a cross-disciplinary playbook for AI-powered problem-solving, prototyping, market pathways, intellectual property, and entrepreneurial execution—plus a living library of practice tools and media that make study stick in […]
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It is clear that rogue economic systems can result in toxic results for the people subject to those systems. I am reminded of the story of King Midas who wished that all that he touched would turn to gold. I think this story “How Corporations Are Secretly Poisoning Our Food Supply” at https://youtu.be/Y0lsLnXX4U8 exemplifies that […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: Case Study: I invented a popular kitchen gadget Trump tariffs impact on small business In the New York Times guest essay titled “I Invented a Popular Kitchen Gadget. Trump’s Tariffs Will Kill My Business” , Yair Reiner—entrepreneur and founder of Gowanus Kitchen Lab—shares the story behind his invention of […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: Trust and Cooperation: Keys to Africa’s 21st-Century Development Trust and cooperation in Africa’s development Africa’s 21st Century Development: Building Interconnected Ecosystems of Trust and Cooperation The 21st century presents Africa with an unprecedented opportunity to redefine its role in the global economy. With a young, dynamic population, vast natural resources, and […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: Exclusive Early Reader Circle “Innovate Now” book early reader opportunity for free book Dear Friend, I have some exciting news to share! My upcoming book, “Innovate Now: Mastering AI for Creative Problem Solving“, is almost here. This $14.99 resource is designed to empower innovators like you with practical tools, strategies, and […]
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MEMBERS & VISITORS: MIRIAM MUTHONI, DIRECTOR, THARAKA INVENTION CIRCLE CBO Tharaka Invention Circle CBO, under the direction of Miriam Muthoni, has embarked upon numerous projects and programs to help the Tharaka-Nithi County community’s families, women and youth improve their lives and prosperity through vigorous organizational collaboration, advocacy, training, and program implementation in the areas […]
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