Expo 2020: How Dubai helped a 12-year-old Kenyan robotics wiz realise his dreams

Expo 2020: How Dubai helped a 12-year-old Kenyan robotics wiz realise his dreams

“I created a prototype, which could be fine-tuned over the years. It also detects sludges, toxic chemicals and sends an alarm to the control room,” said Wachira, arguably the world’s youngest chief executive officer (CEO) of his own initiative.

“It helps the authorities to detect the sludges, blockages early enough and undertake preventive measures with less human efforts.

“If I get a chance to implement it in the UAE, I will be happy to collaborate with any of the civic bodies in the Emirates, be it Dubai Municipality or Sharjah Municipality to implement this robotic solution. I am not getting proper cooperation from the civic bodies in Kenya. But we could make this work in the UAE and then spread this to the rest of the world,” he said.

This innovative robotic solution drew the attention of Expo 2020 Dubai who asked Patrick to display the innovation at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) Startup at the world fair to fulfil their dreams for Kenyan youth.

The UAE is a place for dreamers

It is also a country that has started attracting global talents. It is a country that makes things possible for those who dare to dream in some other countries. Wachira also received the