Name: The Wizard of Nairobi
Released: 2016-08-20T17:00:00.000Z

Available on Red Bull TV

Tinkerer Dominic Wanjihia faces poverty head on by engineering some truly magical contraptions. On paper his methods might seem bizarre, but the impact his creations have on the lives of their Kenyan recipients is undeniable.

Reality · 2016 · 5 min

EPISODE 1

Poop to Power

Dominic turns to a rather curious energy source to replace unsustainable wood fuel consumption. The best part? The potential of this new energy source lies dormant in each and every living organism with no shortage in sight.

5 min · Aug 20, 2016
EPISODE 2

Horsepower to House Power

Inventor Dominic Wanjihia uses the influx of motorcycle taxis in Kenya to his advantage and engineers a clever battery-charging device. Instead of worrying about travelling to a charging station, why not have the taxi charge the battery directly?

5 min · Aug 21, 2016
EPISODE 4

Natural Chill

Inventor Dominic Wanjihi and his Evapocooler provide farmers with a much-needed way to preserve their crops. In Africa, around 70-80% of vegetables go bad because of the hot climate, but this invention strives to preserve the fruits of every harvest.

5 min · Aug 21, 2016
EPISODE 5

Water: Can You Dig It?

In order to preserve the natural habitat of Kenya’s wildlife, inventor Dominic Wanjihi devises a motorcycle-powered drill that gives homeowners an affordable way of collecting potable water right from their property.

5 min · Aug 21, 2016

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