A group of twenty six students from various schools of Kajiado County will represent Kenya in a robotics competition taking place in Accra, Ghana, from September 26 to 27. The students, aged between 11 and 19, will participate in the event with the goal of gaining practical knowledge in technology and improving their skills in information technology.
The opportunity was made possible through support from Compassion, an international Christian-based organization that has operated in Kenya for over four decades. Compassion works with local churches to empower children and youth through programs focused on education, health and leadership development.
This particular competition provides a platform for young learners to showcase their creativity, problem-solving abilities and understanding of robotics. Similar events in Ghana, such as the ENJOY AI Youth Robotics Competition and the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge, have hosted participants from across Africa, including Kenya. These competitions are designed to encourage innovation among youth and promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education on the continent.
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Kajiado Governor, Joseph Ole Lenku, expressed the county government’s support for the initiative. The governor also called on the Maasai community to embrace both education and technology. He noted that the community had for many years fallen behind in formal education, and emphasized the need to shift that trend by encouraging the younger generation to seize such opportunities.
The students’ participation in this international event marks a significant milestone for Kajiado County. It reflects ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide and promote STEM education in regions that have historically faced challenges in accessing advanced learning resources. The experience is expected to expose the students to new ideas, cultures, and technologies, while also positioning them as role models for their peers back home.
By Benedict Aoya
