ENGINEERING THE FUTURE
Paul Soddo of Uganda has developed the low- cost solar-powered MakSol Cooker.
Christopher Maara of Kenya has developed Kiri EV as an affordable, clean energy mobility service. proud to elevate these local changemak- ers to global engineering innovators.”
Shortlisted innovations and entrepreneurs
Beba-Beggie , developed by Charles Oduk, Kenya, is an IoT automated locker technology offering afforda- ble, accessible, secure and conven- ient short-term storage. Biomass Briquettes , developed by Ludo Ntshiwa, Botswana, are an en-
Second-Life Batteries, developed by Léandre Berwa, Rwanda, provide a backup power supply for telecom towers and mini electricity grids.
In Tanzania, Dr Evodius Rutt has developed the MAVUNOLAB Solar Dryer to help small-scale fish processors and farmers.
Rutta, Tanzania, is a low-cost solar-powered dryer developed to help small-scale fish processors and farmers in off-grid locations by enhancing food safety and hygiene for perishable food products. Microfuse Stick Computer , developed by Ivan Karu- gaba, Uganda, is a compact and affordable device that plugs in to any screen, projector or monitor to transform it into a Wi-Fi-connected computer, increasing computer access and digital inclusivity. Myco-Substitutes, developed by Abubakari Zarouk Imoro, Ghana, is an eco-friendly sewage treatment that uses viruses, bacteria, and fungi to treat and feed on faecal waste and produce yarn and leather substitutes. PenKeep , developed by Adaeze Akpagbula, Nigeria, is a climate-smart remote sensing device that monitors and controls environmental conditions in poultry farms, ensur- ing optimal health and productivity of chickens. Second-Life Batteries , developed by Léandre Berwa, Rwanda, is a solution that repurposes retired electric ve- hicle (EV) batteries to be assembled as a backup power supply for telecom towers and mini electricity grids. The Kitchen Box , developed by Tunde Adeyemi, Nigeria, is an affordable biogas digester technology which turns any type of organic waste into animal feed and organ- ic fertiliser, and generates clean energy for heating and cooking. Yo-Waste , developed by Martin Tumusiime, Uganda, is a location-based mobile application that connects homes and businesses to independent agents for an efficient on-demand rubbish collection and disposal service.
vironmentally-friendly clean fuel that harnesses the green energy of biowaste to produce a renewable energy source for heat production as a substitute for charcoal. Early Crop Pest and Disease Detection Device , developed by Esther Kimani, Kenya, is a solar-powered tool using AI- and machine learning-enabled cameras to detect and identify agricultural pests and diseases early. Eco Tiles , developed by Kevin Maina, Kenya are an environmentally-friendly roofing material made from recycled plastic. Kiri EV , developed by Christopher Maara, Kenya, provides an end-to-end affordable and clean energy mobility service, from electric motorcycles, scooters and tuktuks to battery charging infrastructure across Kenya. Knock Knock , developed by Esther Mueni, Kenya, is a domestic alert system for the deaf and hard of hearing, that uses a highly sensitive vibration sensor to detect physical knocks on a door and transmit this information to smartphones via Bluetooth. Kuza Freezer , developed by Purity Gakuo, Kenya is a du- rable low-cost solar-powered fridge freezer made from re- cycled plastic waste. La Ruche Health , conceptualised by Rory Assandey, Côte d’Ivoire , is a smart healthcare platform that provides com- munities in remote areas with direct access to vital health- care information via WhatsApp, facilitates appointments to vetted medical practitioners, and digitises medical records for smooth patient onboarding. MakSol Cooker , developed by Paul Soddo, Uganda, is a low-cost, solar-powered induction oven and hob designed for safe, zero-emissions indoor cooking by people in off- grid communities. MAVUNOLAB Solar Dryer , developed by Dr Evodius
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