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Originally published by Nation Newstop
April 8, 2026
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Boy school's chapati machine wins hearts at National Science Fair
The machine flattens dough in five seconds, four times faster than traditional hand-rolling...
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Two Form Four students from Olkejuado Boys High School have created a manually operated chapati rolling machine, inspired by President William Ruto's pledge to procure one for Nairobi's school feeding program.
- The invention won the Best Innovative Project award at the 62nd Kenya Science and Engineering Fair.
- The machine is capable of flattening chapati dough in approximately five seconds, significantly faster than traditional hand-rolling, and costs about Sh5,100 to manufacture.
- This innovation aims to improve efficiency, consistency, and ergonomics in chapati preparation, making it affordable and accessible, particularly for households, small-scale vendors, and people with disabilities.
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