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Kenya hosts the first national science and technology exhibition


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A class was in session as students showcased their inventions at the first national science and technology exhibition which took place at the Kenyatta  International Conference Centre (KICC).

Students wore dapper uniform with shiny polished shoes. A smile was also worn on their faces as they stood next to their projects to present their hard work. They were eager to mention the school that they were representing.I felt like I was back in high school again.But this time I was taught  by at least  eighty students who exhibited their projects.

The national science and technology exhibition showcased different talents across the region.Young people were eager to show and talk about solutions to problems that they had encountered. Each student  had  a different background, region and  interests. Their solutions were based on the vision  2030 and big four agenda.

The event attracted five thousand people who were curious about the future scientists.There was  an overall winner and runners-up as well as category winners for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd positions.
More than 5000 people attended the event. There was also a panel of judges drawn from the Kenyan national Academy of sciences who assessed and provided feedback to the students.

The event was attended by national and international guests  from the government,  private sector, Academia, non-state actors and schools throughout the country.

There were two overall prizes, 12 category prizes, 9 special awards including one for the teachers.
the research was in four categories which was technology, biology and ecological sciences, social behavioral sciences, chemical, physicalscience.During the event over 22 awards were awarded.
My favorite was by a student who made beads from milk. And students who create  a mouse for disabled pupils.

The president, Uhuru Kenyatta challenged the students to continue tackling solutions that the country faces.He also said that the country needs technology to create new ideas to new technologies.

“The solution (to our challenges) lies in scientific innovation and the harnessing of new ideas that create the ability for Kenya to leapfrog directly into new technologies,” the President said.

Speaking when he presided over the official opening of the Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi Thursday, the Head of State observed that in order to satisfy demands for the growing population the country is required to deploy technology to satisfy its needs.

The overall winners were  Students: Abdirahman Sheikh Ali and Wilson Irungu for Internet Based Energy Monitoring and Audit System.they were from Nakuru high school.
The runner up were Students: Sophia Medza and Bakayo Koncharo, Title: Making Blocks from Non-Biodegradable Polymers from School: Moi Girls High School Marsabit
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