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Teens unveil drone project that tackles pollution

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Boats at the shore of Lake Victoria at Dunga beach in Kisumu. [File, Standard]

In an inspiring display of youthful ingenuity, three teenagers from Osiepe Sango Kisumu have united their talents to combat the pressing issue of plastic pollution in Lake Victoria.

Jeremy Muchilwa, Head of Technology and Co-founder of the drone, Shabaab Chowdhury, Head Engineer, and Murimi Mushila, Head Navigator, all aged 15, have developed a ground-breaking drone technology that promises to revolutionise the clean-up efforts in one of Africa's largest freshwater bodies.

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