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Dr Kevit Desai Leads Africa Concours d’Elegance Entries

by Kwabe Ben
written by Kwabe Ben

Dr Kevit Desai the Patron of the Africa Concours d’Elegance leads the entries from the front with his magnificent Mercedes 450SLC coupe and his 1968 gleaming bronze Jaguar 420 Saloon. Other noteworthy cars already listed for the classiest event on the Kenya motorsport calendar include a 1969 Alfa Romeo spider sports car for Alec Davis.

The class for utility vehicles has been strongly supported by Jan Allan and Jonathan Somen with old Land Rovers. Among other entries which are expected to win prizes are Benson Muli’s 1970 Volkswagen Kombi and the Volkswagen pick-up of the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute in Eldoret which was made in the same year.

The Concours d’Elegance has been held for the past 52 years by the Alfa Romeo Owners Club to mark the organization’s anniversary and to give the owners of well-kept cars and motorcycles an opportunity to show them to the crowd of Concours fans who flock to the Nairobi Racecourse on the last Sunday of September.

The event also rewards the owners of treasured vehicles with a chance of winning prizes and having their machines marked by a team of highly experienced judges.

In addition to the awards for the top three cars and motorcycles there are prizes in the 12 classes for cars and the eight motorcycle categories. There are also awards for the best entries representing various manufacturers.

Crowd-pulling motorcycles that will bring spectators to the Racecourse parade ring for the assessment of bikes include the 1952 Ducati 65T of Gilgil motorsport enthusiast Russell Hughes and the oldest machine so far entered in the Concours d’Elegance which is the 1925 Triumph 550 SD of Dominique Antoine. He is known for his meticulous preparation and is among the likely overall motorcycle winners.

Simon Christy a previous overall motorcycle winner who has also been chief judge will be showing a 1976 Honda CB 400F and a 1979 Kawasaki KZ 1000. Another big machine that will appear at the Racecourse is Tumaini Muthiga’s 1999 Harley Davidson and Henry Hunt’s 1981 BMW 1000.

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Mastercard Honors Women-Led Businesses in SME Leaders Awards

by Brian Yatich
written by Brian Yatich

Mastercard recently held the virtual ceremony for the second edition of the Women SME Leaders Awards, where it honoured the accomplishments of women-led businesses across various industries in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

The awards, launched in collaboration with Entrepreneur Middle East in 2022, represent the first initiative of its kind in the region, recognizing and celebrating women-owned and run SMEs that are shaping the future.

Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President of Market Development, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa at Mastercard, expressed her delight at the success of the awards.

She commended the diverse range of entries and the impressive contributions of the winners, emphasizing their commitment to the success of SMEs and their vital role in the Women SME Leaders Awards 2023.

This year’s awards received an overwhelming response, with 4,547 submissions from businesses with a turnover of under US$13.6 million (AED50 million) and employing between six to 50 individuals.

Female individuals and businesses operating in the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region were eligible to participate in the 22 award categories, including The Designer, The Logistician, The Retailer, The Educator, and The Investor.

Other categories such as The F&B Leader, The Real Estate Leader, The Health Custodian, The Executive, The Leader of Tomorrow, The Leader in Agriculture, and The Visionary were also included.

The winners, hailing from countries such as the UAE, South Africa, Kuwait, Botswana, Bahrain, Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco, were recognized for their significant contributions to the economy, value chains, and digital economy.

Among the esteemed winners were Marcela Sancho Montoya, Founder of House of Pops; Rim Guirari, CEO of Mustard and Linen Interior Designer; Marloes Knippenberg, CEO of Kerten Hospitality; Meher Mirchandani, Managing Director of Palmon Group FZCO; Kim Thompson, Founder and Managing Director of Raw Coffee Company, and others.

The judging committee for the Women SME Leaders Awards 2023 consisted of prominent figures such as Amnah Ajmal, Tamara Pupic (Managing Editor of Entrepreneur Middle East), and Nezha Alaoui (Founder and CEO of Women Choice).

These awards align with Mastercard’s global commitment to empowering 25 million women entrepreneurs by 2025, facilitating their connection to the digital economy and contributing to the creation of a more sustainable and inclusive world.

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Room to Reward Named Charity Partner of the Energy & Environment Alliance Summit

by Kwabe Ben
written by Kwabe Ben

Room to Reward is delighted to be named as the official charity partner of the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) Summit, taking place on Tuesday 28th March at The Westin London City hotel.

The second iteration of the annual Summit is dedicated to investment and innovation in Net Zero Carbon and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) leadership for hotels. Room to Reward will encourage hotel owners and asset managers to consider how they could use a handful of unsold rooms a year to recognize those who volunteer so much of their time to make a difference to people and places in need.

“We are delighted to welcome Room to Reward to our summit,” said Ufi Ibrahim, CEO of the EEA. “Hotel room nights are perishable items, and this is a brilliant charity that puts a wasted asset to fantastic use. It’s a simple donation with a hugely significant impact and I would encourage all attendees to find out more.”

Founded in 2015, Room to Reward works on a straightforward premise. Hotels donate their unsold rooms, charities, and community groups nominate their most outstanding volunteers, who are then given a short break in recognition of their dedication.

“We are enormously grateful to everyone at the EEA for this wonderful opportunity,” said Adam Terpening, Director of Room to Reward. “Ufi has been an amazing supporter of ours since the earliest days of our journey and we look forward to a great event.”

Approximately 800 hotels across the U.K. are already part of Room to Reward. Collectively, they have donated breaks to more than 2000 nominated volunteers from over 800 charities in rooms that would otherwise sit empty.

To find out more about the hotels and charities involved with Room to Reward – and to meet some of the Hidden Heroes – visit: www.roomtoreward.or

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KRA Recognized For Inclusivity of People With Disability

by Kwabe Ben
written by Kwabe Ben

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) earns recognition as one of the leading and best-performing agencies within the Government Ministries, Departments, & Agencies (MDAs) in disability mainstreaming in the country.

Getting acknowledgment from the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) after achieving a remarkable performance score of 96% in the FY 2021/22, marking a significant milestone in the Authority’s efforts towards the inclusion and well-being of persons with disabilities.

The recognition is attributed to KRA’s efforts to be at the forefront in developing and implementing policies and guidelines on disability mainstreaming in the workplace.

This has significantly improved the working conditions for KRA employees with disabilities. KRA has also been leading in providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. Currently, the Authority has 116 employees living with a disability.

Additionally, the NCPWD assessment report highlights KRA as being outstanding in providing assistive devices and equipment, such as braille machines, hearing aids, and mobility aids, to employees with disabilities to facilitate their work.

KRA’s efforts in conducting regular disability awareness training for employees to sensitize them on disability-related issues and promote a culture of inclusivity and diversity in the workplace were also recognized.

While acknowledging the recognition, KRA’s acting Commissioner for Corporate Support Services Ms. Nancy Ng’etich, expressed her gratitude to the NCPWD for recognizing the Authority’s efforts in creating an inclusive work environment for persons with disabilities.

Ms. Nancy further emphasized that KRA remains committed to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace, and will continue to invest in initiatives that improve the well-being of all employees, including those with disabilities.

“At KRA, we believe that every employee has the potential to contribute to the organization’s success. We are committed to creating a work environment that promotes diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all. This recognition from the NCPWD is a testament to our efforts towards creating a workplace that is sensitive to the needs of persons with disabilities,” said Ms. Ng’etich.

KRA’s commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity is further demonstrated through the Authority’s workplace values, which include professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and customer focus. These values guide the Authority’s operations and ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED PUBLIC interactions with taxpayers, ensuring that all employees, including those with disabilities, are treated with dignity and respect.

As KRA continues to set the pace in promoting disability mainstreaming in the workplace, the Authority hopes to inspire other organizations in the public and private sectors to follow suit and create inclusive work environments that cater to the needs of all employees.

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KCB Group, Naivas Tops East Africa M&A Deals at DealMakers AFRICA Awards Gala

by Brian Yatich
written by Brian Yatich

KCB Bank Group and Naivas were on Tuesday named among East Africa’s notable Mergers and Acquisitions for 2022 at the DealMakers AFRICA Awards in Nairobi.

The gala event recognized advisory firms that were involved in executing notable company mergers and acquisitions and general corporate finance in East Africa.

The advisory firms nominated notable mergers and acquisitions for two categories: East Africa’s deal of the year and East Africa’s private equity deal of the year. From these nominations, DealMakers AFRICA generated a shortlist and ultimate winner in each of the two categories.

KCB Group’s acquisition of Trust Merchant Bank (TMB) was named the region’s deal of the year, while Naivas’ stake exit was named the region’s private equity deal of the year.

Marylou Greig, the head of DealMakers AFRICA, commented that KCB Group’s acquisition of TMB was one of the region’s biggest deals to be executed in East and Central Africa over the past few years.

“It provides KCB with an opportunity to tap the immense trade opportunities that come with the DRC’s recent admission to the East Africa Community (EAC),” she added.

Naivas’ stake exit was the most notable in the category due to the magnitude of the deal. A consortium led by Mauritian conglomerate IBL Group and companies, including Proporco and French Fund, acquired a 40 per cent stake in Naivas worth KSh 18.25 billion. The amount represents almost three times the price paid by the minority shareholders just two years prior in 2020 when they acquired a 31%.

The awards committee also named the combination of the African operations of Sanlam Group and Allianz in its Special Recognition Award of 2022. The transaction is expected to reshape Africa’s insurance industry, as it involved 27 countries and 12 overlapping countries.

West Africa continued to dominate with the highest deal value of mergers and acquisitions at US$3.29 billion, with Nigeria the centre of activity with 135 deals. It was followed by East Africa, which recorded a deal value in aggregate of $2.88 billion.

Kenya was the most active of the East African countries, recording 123 deals of the 162 for the region. Total local mergers and acquisition deals sealed in Kenya in 2022 are valued at US$1.1 billion.

According to Greig, macroeconomic factors such as the war in Ukraine, inflationary pressures, and rising interest rates have led to a slowdown in activity witnessed, especially in the second half of the year.

She added that the factors are likely to keep activity subdued for now, impacting market sentiment, valuations, and the cost of debt financing.

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Lewa Marathon Safari
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Lewa Safari Marathon is Back! How to Register…

by Kwabe Ben
written by Kwabe Ben

Now in its 24th year, the Lewa Safari Marathon is one of the world’s most breathtaking races, notorious for its challenging yet captivating terrain and incredible wildlife experiences. It remains major having been voted as one of the top ten races to run in your life by Runner’s World, the Marathon is an event on countless bucket lists.

Life on earth continues to face unprecedented threats, and as we increasingly retreat into lives lived online, the Lewa Safari Marathon is an opportunity to make a change. Break free, run wild, breathe nature, and make a positive impact on the wildlife and communities of northern Kenya and beyond. This year participants are encouraged to ‘Ditch the Desk’ and connect with nature instead as they follow a route across savannah plains, along river banks, and through acacia woodland.

The annual event has hosted runners of all abilities for almost two and a half decades, from elite professionals like Marathon World Record Holder Eliud Kipchoge to amateur runners and walkers alike.

“To me, a running world is a happy world. We are all part of the human family and we must keep strong and stay fit for our well-being. By running together, we can also conserve our environment, empower our communities, take care of our wildlife, and support those at Lewa working for a future for us all,” said World’s fastest marathon runner and Lewa Ambassador, Eliud Kipchoge.

Headline sponsored by telecommunication giants Safaricom and Huawei, the Marathon continues to be a force for good of conservancy and push for the protection of our wildlife.

“We are proud to be part of this noble cause as we run to create awareness and take action to conserve our wildlife. We have been part of the Lewa Safari Marathon’s journey of success since its inception in 2000. Today, we are proud to extend our partnership as we sponsor the event for KES 10 million. The event means a lot to us as a company because we aim to support the growth and development of sports talents while conserving the country’s environment and wildlife.” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO, of Safaricom.

Sheng Kaifu, Deputy CEO, Huawei shared, “Huawei is delighted to have supported the Lewa Safari Marathon for the past 16 years. The conservancy is home to some of the rarest wildlife and we know through our support and that of Safaricom, a difference has been made in preserving these iconic species for future generations as well as the surrounding communities”

The Lewa Safari Marathon has never been just a personal challenge as this peculiar event has supported conservation projects across Kenya for over 20 years. By taking part, every single participant plays a huge role in helping local communities and raising awareness of the threats facing Africa’s incredible biodiversity.

“As we face unprecedented threats to our planet, it is essential that we take action to protect our wildlife and their habitats. The Lewa Safari Marathon is not only an opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with nature, but it is also a way to make a positive impact on the communities and wildlife of northern Kenya and beyond. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this unique opportunity to disconnect from our screens and connect with nature on June 24th, in Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife conservancy,”  said Mike Watson, CEO of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy.

Since its inception in 2000, the race has raised over $8 million dollars in support of conservation and community initiatives throughout Kenya. Nearly $4 million dollars have been invested in the direct protection of endangered species, other wildlife, and their habitats.

The marathon will take place at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy on 24th June. Registrations open online at lewasafarimarathon.co.ke at 8.30 am on Wednesday 15th March. Please contact marathon@lewa.org for any queries on the race.

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Hormuud Receives ISO Certification in Information Security Management System
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Hormuud Receives ISO Certification in Information Security Management System

by Ndungu Brian
written by Ndungu Brian

Somalia’s telecommunications company Hormuud Telecom has been presented with the international certificate for Information Security Management System by Bureau Veritas. 

The company received the certification following a thorough audit by the accredited Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services. 

The certification acknowledges that Hormuud meets internationally recognized standards for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving information security management systems.

With this certification, Hormuud is demonstrating its central role in driving up IT security, cybersecurity and privacy protection standards in Somalia. 

Speaking on this latest achievement, Hormuud CEO Ahmed Mohamud Yuusuf said:

“Digital is the backbone of the Somali economy. Driving standards – and being recognized for our world-class information security – is crucial for its long-term success.

“We will continue to drive standards in Somalia forward, playing our part in creating an environment that enables businesses to thrive and people to prosper.”

The digital economy is a key driver of growth in Somalia. Over three-quarters of Somalis use EVC Plus, Hormuud’s mobile money service and the country offers some of the cheapest data across Africa. The service has also been found to be an effective solution by International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) for sending aid money to beneficiaries affected by the drought.

With a secure and transparent platform, INGOs are able to quickly distribute funds to those in need, providing critical support in the face of a natural disaster. The INGOs can further ensure that the aid money reaches intended recipients in a timely and efficient manner, maximizing the impact of their relief efforts and helping those affected by the drought to recover as quickly as possible.

Ensuring this crucial digital network is underpinned by rigorous security systems is vital to the long-term prospects of the Somali economy and will aid the country’s ambition to become the digital gateway to the Horn of Africa.

Hormuud now joins a list of global telecommunications companies which have received this award, setting international standards for telecommunications and data-driven industries.

The new certification comes just three months after the Telecom company received the GSMA Mobile Money Certification for its EVC Plus product at the GSMA Mobile World Congress Africa (MWC2022) event in Kigali, Rwanda, in October 2022.

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African Heritage Concert and Awards
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African Heritage Concert and Awards set to Award African Icons

by Kwabe Ben
written by Kwabe Ben

The long awaited African Heritage Concert and Awards is around the corner where the African icons will be appreciated and awarded. The maiden edition of the African Heritage Concert and Awards (www.TheHeritageTimes.com/AfriHeritage) is organized to honor distinguished African personalities.

 

Former Tanzanian President, late John Magufuli, Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, and a host of many others would be honored at the event which is slated for April 1, 2023, in Kigali, the capital of the Republic of Rwanda.

The event is held solely with an intention of celebrating and honoring personalities of African heritage who have distinguished themselves through remarkable achievements across the globe. This, the organizers says have become imperative to foster the African culture of excellence and promote Afrocentrism.

The African Heritage Awards and Concert will be a celebration and global recognition of outstanding achievements made Africans, including those residing in diaspora in Business, Politics, Philanthropy, Entertainment/Arts and Culture, Science and Technology, and Social Innovation.

Aside bestowing international prestige and recognition, the award will focus on the critical importance of culture and leadership, which the organizers believe lies at the core of any shared advancement of socioeconomic and political development in Africa.

The Award will also cast a spotlight on individuals who, under challenging circumstances, have empowered their people and impacted their sphere of influence to pave the way for sustainable and equitable development.

Attendance will be based on registration and invitation

Bearing in mind that Africa is root to a plethora of people all over the world who continue to thrive and evolve despite the many issues and challenges stemming from stereotypes, the organizers strongly affirm that the event will contribute immensely to changing the global perception of Africans, and also spur the needed critical mass for the attainment of cultural evolution and revolution in sustainable development.

The highpoint of the event will include creative performances from some African best and presentation of awards to diligently selected individuals who have made remarkable impact to humanity. It will feature presentations by notable persons and leaders, Award conferment, performances by musicians, comedians and poets, and a Party to cap it off.

The choice of the cosmopolitan city of Kigali to play host to the maiden edition of the African Heritage Concert and Awards, the organizers say, was premised on the many successes of Rwanda as a Country that has now elevated her, in many respects, as the pride and face of Africa.

At the core of the Afri-Heritage event is the agenda to counter stereotypes by creating a new African narrative; galvanizing and showcasing the true African heritage and recognizing outstanding achievements by Africans. The event is also expected to Promote cultural exchanges and peer review activities; Build multi-stakeholder engagement in community participation; Harness cultural, political and developmental ideas; Foster partnerships and international support for development; Showcase Africa’s prospects and potentials.

Participation at the event would be open to persons willing to attend. Attendance will be based on registration and invitation. While attendance is free for award recipients and their spouse’s, the cost effect for Regular Ticket would be $100, VIP Ticket-$1000, and VVIP Ticket-$2000.

For table reservations, Jubilee Table would go for $5,000, Heritage Table-$10,000, and Royalty Table-$15,000. For sponsorships, Silver Package goes for $20,000, Gold Package-$30,000, and Platinum Package-$40,000.

The Afri-Heritage event is organized by Heritage Times [HT], an integrated media communications company. Heritage Times [HT] is strategically positioned to be the forefront of media innovation in Africa, delivering compelling digital news content and other strategic services in an evolving media market including events management and strategic advertizing.

Notable events planned and executed international events by Heritage Times [HT] includes: International Action on lllegal Migration, African Local Content Roundtable, African Local Content Investment Forum, African Young Professional events in London, UK and New York, USA and many more..

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Cake City Named East Africa's Leading Cake Shop In Pacesetters Awards
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Cake City Named East Africa’s Leading Cake Shop In Pacesetters Awards

by Ndungu Brian
written by Ndungu Brian

Cake City has been named East Africa’s leading cake shop in the 2022 Pacesetters Awards (PSA).

The Pacesetters Awards is an annual industry leadership recognition program organized by the Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA), a Non-Governmental Organization.

The awards celebrate SMEs and mid-sized companies across ten African countries, leading in innovation, quality products, and service delivery. It also recognizes companies creating jobs and contributing significantly towards an economy.

Cake City emerged as the winner of the hotly contested Pacesetter in Cake Shop of the Year 2022, following an intensive survey conducted by JSA across East Africa between August and October 2022.

According to JSA, Cake City was selected through a competitive and thorough process involving public votes and a panel of judges.

“The awards are based on the Performance Index (OPI) where processes and systems are scrutinized and benchmarked against globally acceptable standards,” said JSA CEO Mary Boniface

She added that the Pacesetter Award committee ranks the companies using a growth index formula to level the playing field among businesses of all sizes.

Cake City founder and serial entrepreneur Hasnain Noorani said the award is a testament to the company’s commitment to going beyond the call of duty in their service to humanity.

“It is a pleasure to be awarded alongside some of East Africa’s leading companies. To get regional recognition and have the public vote for us is a sign that we are doing something significant,” Noorani said.

Commenting on the same, Mohammed Zahir, the CEO of Cake City said the recognition is highly appreciated, as it comes when the company is marking ten years in operations.

“We are extremely pleased to receive this award. Since we opened doors in 2012, we have steadily grown the business and now have eight branches in Nairobi, in areas including Westlands, Gigiri, Langata, Kilimani and so on. We remain committed to offering the highest-quality products to our customers and contributing positively to the Kenyan economy,” Zahir said.

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Rise
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Rise Foundation Beneficiary Invents Rapidcovix Breathalyzer

by Kwabe Ben
written by Kwabe Ben

The rise came about to empower the young youths, giving them opportunities as the world’s most important problems will be solved by the next generation of leaders.

Yet too often, the most brilliant people never realize their full potential for global impact. Either they are never discovered, become isolated at a young age, lack access to opportunities to develop their ideas, or face social and economic barriers.

Rise is a program that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. It’s an initiative of Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust, Rise is the anchor program of a $1 billion commitment from Eric and Wendy Schmidt to find and support global talent.

 The program starts at ages 15–17 and offers access to benefits that last a lifetime including scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, funding, and more as Global Winners work toward solving humanity’s most pressing problems.

One of the beneficiaries of the program is Marietta Halima Kazungu, who is 17 years old and a student at St. Thomas girls’ secondary school.

She says that her passion is in innovation and science which she has held on to since a tender age with a conviction that it will lead her far.

 

You are a student and you are interested in health. Can you take us through your journey in education and how you found yourself passionate about Health?

As said earlier, my passion is in science and innovation, I am always curious to learn and find out how science and technology impact the well-being of humans. In school, when I join to form one, I developed an interest in innovation when I join the science and innovation club.

The patron of the club Mr. Keya Bonface who is my chemistry teacher really inspired me to develop the right attitude in STEM-related careers and hobbies. My roots are from a rural village on the coast, and the most pressing issue with my people is access to quality health services. Inadequate health facilities, and not enough medical personnel make my people/community lack n behind in health/ treatment. My dream has been to do something big for my community so as to reduce the mortality rate and provide better health services. I believe a healthy society is the foundation of the economic development of a prosperous nation.

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What was the inspiration behind the Rapidcovix Breathalyzer and what are you hoping to achieve?

The outbreak of covid-19 and my love for science and innovation were the genesis of the Rapid covixbreathalyzer. Inadequate testing kits and the time taken to get results were so long that a real-time solution was to be identified. With more designs and upgrading of the kit, I will be the first girl from Kenya to develop a health kit that is locally assembled hence revolutionizing our health sector.

 What are the challenges you have faced in your journey as an innovator?

As a young teen who is still in secondary school, it becomes hard to balance class work and my innovation, the project has drained me some finances though my patron Mr. Keya has been of help in helping me develop it. Girls are never looked at as people who have scientific ideas. Innovation is identified with boys.

The Rapidcovix Breathalyzer will be an alternative to test for infectious diseases. Tell us more about how this invention will work and what will make it stand out from other breathalyzers

Rapid Covix-Breathalizer Testing Kit is an advanced device that has biomarker sensors used in detecting the presence of infections, particularly from viral; in this case from Influenza and Corona families.

The device contains three sensors for; Isoprene, Ammonia, and Nitric Oxide-which are Volatile Organic Compounds (V.O.C.) released by the metabolism of viral infections along the respiratory tract. Infected people release specific MIX of the Volatile organic compounds and Nitric Oxide in their breath as a result of inflammation within their lungs. When the biomarker sensors detect the presence of these compounds, a radiation reaction occurs producing signals that are received on the monitor or transmitted remotely and wirelessly to the clinicians in the hospitals.

This testing technology can be used in screening travelers in hotels, supermarkets, and airports as it is cheap, saves time, and can be performed by any person.

 

Have you partnered with anyone to create this breathalyzer?

 With the help of my patron, we are in the process of looking for a potential investor in the health/ biomedical health sector to help us develop and commercialize this great project. They include KEMRI and Vilgroafrica.

You mentioned you have worked with Medical Research institutions to build prototypes have you developed a working prototype?

Yes

 How will one be able to access your invention?

Since we are still working on intellectual property rights and protection, the designs are still confidential, but for exhibition purposes, one can get them from youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ffccN8PpZk

Have you received an award or recognition as an innovator?

Yes, I have received numerous awards both local and international recognition. They include the young scientist of Kenya-2021 edition, I have been invited to Participate in Ireland’s young scientists’ exhibition in 2023 January.

What are your future aspirations as an inventor?

 To make the world a better place for everyone in terms of the health sector.

 Apart from Kenya, are there any other countries you are looking to offer the services?

Yes. Developing countries mainly in Africa and other parts of the world.

What word of encouragement do you have for upcoming young girls who aspire to be inventors and innovators?

 Work with integrity resilience, and trust in God in every path one takes in changing tomorrow’s future.

 

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