Tech solution earns duo top spot at inaugural science fair
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Two Nakuru High School students, Wilson Irungu and Abdirahman Sheikh Ali, are the winners of the inaugural Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition that was presided over by President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi on Friday.
The duo, who are both in Form Three, were best out of the 92 projects that were exhibited with their internet-based energy monitoring and audit system that earned them a fully paid trip to Ireland next year where they will take part in a similar global competition.
PLASTIC BOTTLES
Sophia Medza and Bakayo Koncharo, both Form Three students at Moi Girls Secondary in Marsabit, were first runners-up with their non-biodegradable construction block project.
Their idea of making bricks from polymers such as plastic bottles and bags won them Sh80,000. This is the first time that students from Marsabit were participating in such a competition.
President Uhuru Kenyatta, who graced the occasion at Kenyatta International Convention Centre, said the government would continue to improve the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum system in all learning institutions across the country.
FINANCIAL AUDIT
“This exhibition is one of a kind, it shows that the future is here with us. We must embrace it. Congratulations to the winners,” President Uhuru Kenyatta said.
ICT Cabinet Secretary, Joe Mucheru praised the students for the talent and potential they showcased at the event and promised to work together with the Young Scientists Kenya to scale up the competition to all counties.
“These innovations range from agriculture to health, technology, energy and financial audit systems. They show that this exhibition is for Kenya and not just for a single ministry. These young people who have participated here should be supported to ensure they reach their full potential with their skills,” said Mucheru.
POWER USAGE
Apart from the trip to Ireland, Irungu and Ali also won the Sh100,000 cash prize. They said they could not wait to take part in the Young Scientists’ Science and Technology Challenge in Ireland with their new innovation.
“We started this concept three months ago. Our system is meant to help consumers monitor their power usage so they can plan for it. You can also control your loads using your mobile phone,”
“I am happy to know that we have contributed in helping the country to save on electricity bills,” he said.
"We could not have done this without the support of our school, colleagues, parents and more so to Young Scientists Kenya (YSK). We are grateful," Irungu added.
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