Kenya Power Foundation Backs 2026 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair with KSh 1.5 Million Boost
The Kenya Power Foundation has committed KSh 1.5 million to support the 2026 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF), reinforcing its focus on advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education across the country.
The week-long fair, set to take place from March 29 to April 5 in Garissa, is expected to bring together over 2,000 students competing in 24 categories under the theme “Sustainable Development for National Development.” The event aims to inspire innovative solutions to Kenya’s economic and social challenges while nurturing the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Through its support, the Foundation will fund cash awards for top-performing students, alongside certificates, trophies and educational excursions for participants.
Speaking on the partnership, Kevin Sang, Managing Trustee of Kenya Power Foundation, emphasized the organization’s commitment to STEM development.
“Kenya Power Foundation is coming in because one of our thematic areas is education and we are big on STEM. Our mother brand, Kenya Power, is constantly in need of innovation and this is our bold step towards being part of creating those innovations from scratch,” he said.
“It is very important to equip the future generation with these skills because we must have a future workforce in industries such as energy, which is a driving force for economic development and sustainability.”
KSEF National Chairperson Margaret Njaggah also highlighted the importance of partnerships in scaling STEM innovation in Kenya, calling on both public and private sector players to deepen their support.
“We are excited about this fair, which marks our 62nd edition. We shall have both junior and senior schools participating across 24 categories, with about 2,000 young scientists in Garissa alongside their teachers,” she said.
“Going forward, we call for more partnerships to continue making STEM better because innovation is the heart of our economy.”
The Kenya Power Foundation has played a growing role in strengthening STEM education, supporting over 300 students and upgrading infrastructure in more than 60 schools nationwide. The organization is now looking to expand its reach further through strategic collaborations and donor partnerships.
Aligned with the government’s development agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Foundation continues to position education and innovation at the center of its community impact efforts.
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