Kisumu County held a two-day technology symposium courtesy of the Kenya Tech Challenge. This is a flagship program that encourages learners to apply engineering design processes to real-world problems.
Over 2,000 students from Kisumu County, between fourth and 12th grades, are set up to benefit from this high-tech training and will acquire relevant skills.
Learners gathered at Golden Elite Junior School for a two-day technology symposium courtesy of the Kenya Tech Challenge.
The programs undertaken at the program aim to promote innovation and solve problems through engineering and artificial intelligence (AI).
Participants were recruited from both public and private schools across the eight sub-counties of Kisumu.
Director of Kenya Institute of Technology Challenge Cital Patel said the program prepares students and teachers for the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
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She revealed that teachers at selected schools are already trained in “design thinking codes” and will guide students to create devices and maintain engineering journals.
“We want to remove the fear of students' failure and encourage them to work together, think critically and develop solutions,” Patel said.
Currently piloted in Kisumu and Nakuru counties, the program already trains more than 20,000 teachers and has acquired the skills to integrate technology into learning.
Speaking at the event, Charles Okome, president of the Kenya Private Schools Association and director of Golden Elite Schools, highlighted the alliance of the symposium with Kenya Curriculum-Based Education (CBE).
“The workshop brings together over 2,500 students to develop science and technology skills as the world advances with AI,” Eng Ochome said.
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He emphasized that the initiative will help students design drones and streamline the transportation of medical supplies.
Kisumu County Education Director Rosemary highlighted the importance of technical challenges in supporting Kenya's transition to competency-based curriculum (CBC).
“This initiative complements CBC by enhancing technology and AI literacy among learners,” Bilenge said.
Patel urged students to think creatively, emphasizing that the program places Kenya at the forefront of AI-driven education.
“The world is moving towards AI. Kenya should not be left behind. We aim to expand nationwide, nurture young innovators and prepare ourselves for a technology-driven future,” Patel said.
Fredrik Odiero
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