AT 14, John Zulu was already making machines from whatever materials he could find. More than a decade later, the 26-year-old innovator has built a fully motorised truck powered by a 150cc petrol engine, using K30,000 raised through personal savings and contributions from well-wishers. Built using wire and scrap materials, the truck moves independently, carries up to three passengers and can transport light cargo. The machine is not just a display model. During a demonstration to News Diggers, Zulu drove the truck, with me taking a ride in it. The vehicle has also undergone testing on public and private premises, although it has not yet been certified by the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA). Based in Matero-Lilanda, Zulu has...