Electricity and Control January 2024

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

ƒ Beba-Beggie , developed by Charles Oduk, Kenya, is an IoT automated locker technology offering afforda ble, accessible, secure and conven ient short-term storage. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ Eco Tiles , developed by Kevin Maina, Kenya are an environmentally-friendly roofing material made from recycled plastic. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ Kuza Freezer , developed by Purity Gakuo, Kenya is a du rable low-cost solar-powered fridge freezer made from re cycled plastic waste. ƒ 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. ƒ 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. ƒ MAVUNOLAB Solar Dryer , developed by Dr Evodius

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