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BY Nduta Waweru, 2:00pm January 02, 2019,

Success stories of 2018 that inspired you

by Nduta Waweru, 2:00pm January 02, 2019,
Success stories of 2018 that inspired you

Iddris Sandu was just 16 when he developed a mobile software that would later gain the attention of former U.S. president Barack Obama and land him at the White House, where he received the honorary presidential scholar award. 

Now 21, the Los Angeles-based young man is the unconventional tech guru who has accomplished many incredible feats, including being responsible for algorithms that have made Uber, Instagram and Snapchat what they are today.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: January 2, 2019

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