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Ambitious aviation student invents safety gadget

Kevin Maina who has been interested in technology since his school days and his innovation. [PHOTO: KAMUZU BANDA/STANDARD]

NAIROBI, KENYA: Aeronautical engineering and piloting are among the most sought after careers in Kenya mainly because of the monetary appeal and fascination with flying. It was the same for Kevin Maina long before he joined Kitengela Boys’ Secondary School in 2006.

However, he was more interested in flight technology and safety. It helped that Kevin’s father was already an aeronautical engineer, as inspiration was closer home.

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