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Egerton university duo win Ksh1.65M for innovation that uses hyacinth instead of plastic

Two Egerton University students have innovated an award-winning project that converts water hyacinth into a biodegradable material that is an alternative to single-use plastic products.

Joseph Nguthiru and Charles Rugendo are the brains behind the innovation dubbed ‘Hyapak’, a game-changer in the environment sector.

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