Inspired to protect homeowners from burglars terrorizing them day and night, a university student from the Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology (RVIST) in Nakuru county, invented a life-changing device.
According to the young inventor, the device uses sensors to detect anyone approaching the premises to trigger an alarm that alerts anyone in the home.
While showcasing a prototype at a science exhibition, he demonstrated the function of the state-of-the-art device.
"When someone approaches from the fence or the gate, the alarm goes off," the student stated.
Additionally, the device can be incorporated to sync with an electric fence and CCTV cameras.
He argued that his invention helps save on electricity and maintenance costs by switching the electric fence on and off once it detects a person approaching.
Notably, he charges between Ksh20,00 and Ksh50,000 for system installation depending on the location.
"This home security system uses alarms and sensors," the student announced.
Reportedly, he began working on his invention in secondary school before fully implementing the idea while at the technical institution
He noted that the system can also use solar and uses just 12 volts of power except when connected to the electric fence.
Meanwhile, in Mt Kenya, two innovators, Davin Munene Gatura and Eric Munene Gichovi, developed a Ksh10,000 high-tech alarm system to catch petty thieves notorious for stealing poultry.
"The system is a response to the outcry of farmers who have been terrorized by thieves who specialise in stealing farm produce," Gatura stated.
"We are trying our best to keep the prices down but some of the farmers may choose options that may cost a little more," Munene added.
