Ramadhani's love for creativity goes back to his early days at St Jude’s. His natural ingenuity for electrical devices caught the attention of his teacher who encouraged him to join the Science Club. From that point on, he pioneered numerous innovative projects at school and won several awards with the support of his mentors and peers.
"We were always working on an exciting project at the Science Club," shares Ramadhani. "It really helped to feed my curiosity and showed us the power of innovation in solving real-life problems," he explains.

Exploring with Friends: Ramadhani (middle) during a school excursion.
When COVID-19 became a global pandemic in 2020, Ramadhani stepped up with an ingenious idea. Looking for a way to minimise the spread of infection through contact, he helped develop a hand washing machine that automatically dispensed soap and water without turning a tap. Ramadhani further extended his invention into a model of a house with automatic hand washing machines, doors, and windows.
"By the time I left St Jude's, I'd already built an impressive portfolio of building useful products and collaborating with others," reflects Ramadhani. "This experience became especially useful as I ventured out into the real world," he adds.
After completing his secondary school education, Ramadhani joined the Beyond St Jude's Scholarship Program (BSJSP) for St Jude’s graduates. He spent a year in community service, volunteering to teach mathematics at an under-resourced government school in Arusha.
It didn't take long for Ramadhani to start a Science Club at the school and begin mentoring aspiring innovators like himself. Within a year, the club was participating in science competitions, boot camp training, and STEM-related seminars within Arusha and beyond.
"We had to travel outside Arusha to attend some of the boot camp training and seminars," shares Ramadhani. "These trips made a lasting impression on my students since the majority of them hadn’t been outside Arusha,” he adds.
During his community service year, Ramadhani founded a tech start-up that helped small businesses in rural areas offset inconsistent and sometimes, frequent power cuts. He started by creating and distributing standby power inverters with backup batteries, giving users a few more hours of electricity during outages.

A Passionate Innovator: Behind the scenes, Ramadhani dedicates most of his free time to develop his projects.
"This project was particularly useful for barbers, stationery shops, and local drink vendors that relied heavily on consistent power for their operations," explains Ramadhani. "So the project took off and grew significantly over the year," he adds.
Ramadhani, however, was far from done. While building his business, he noticed a growing gap between the availability of technical services to the public. It was difficult to find well-rated plumbers or electricians without asking around first. So, Ramadhani began putting together a platform to connect technicians —such as electricians, plumbers, masons, and carpenters—with clients who needed their services.
"Today, if you want an electrician you don't have to rely on word-of-mouth referrals from other people," explains Ramadhani. "You simply log into the platform and select one that best suits your needs. It's a win for everyone; tradespeople get consistent work, and clients are generally happy with the service," he adds proudly.

Homegrown Heart: Ramadhani maintains close connections with St Jude's and regularly catches up with students and scholars.
His impressive academic achievements, innovative mind, and community service eventually earned him an international scholarship to a prestigious university in Africa known for breeding next generation entrepreneurs. He continues to work on his innovations and start-up businesses in addition to studies. In his private time, Ramadhani works part-time as a robotics trainer.
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