Kenya Tech Challenge Empowers Learners with AI & Engineering Skills in Line with CBC Goals
GOLDEN ELITES, Kisumu July 6 –More than 2,000 students from Grades 4 to 12 across Kisumu County are gathering at Golden Elites Junior School for a two-day technology symposium.
It’s aimed at fostering innovation and problem-solving through engineering and artificial intelligence (AI).
The Kenya Tech Challenge, a flagship program encouraging learners to apply engineering design processes to real-world issues.
It has drawn participants from both public and private schools across Kisumu’s eight sub-counties.
Shital Patel, Director of the Kenya Tech Challenge Expansion into Africa, revealed that teachers from selected schools had already undergone training in ‘Design Thinking Codes’ to guide students in creating devices and maintaining engineering journals.
“We want to take away the fear of failure in students and encourage them to collaborate, think critically, and develop solutions,” Patel said.
The program, currently piloted in Kisumu and Nakuru counties, has already trained over 20,000 teachers, equipping them with skills to integrate technology into learning.
CBE Aligning
Speaking at the event, Eng. Charles Ochome, Chairman of the Kenya Private Schools Association and Director of Golden Elites School, emphasized the symposium’s alignment with Kenya’s Curriculum-Based Education (CBE).
This workshop brings together more than 2,500 students to develop skills in science and technology as the world advances in AI,” Eng Ochome said.
He highlighted that the initiative would help students design drones to streamline the transportation of medical supplies.
County Backings
Rosemary Birenge, Kisumu County Director of Education, stressed the importance of the Tech Challenge in supporting Kenya’s shift to Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
“This initiative complements CBC by enhancing technological and AI literacy among learners,” Birenge said.
Patel urged students to think creatively, emphasizing that the program positions Kenya at the forefront of AI-driven education.
“The world is moving toward AI—Kenya must not be left behind. We aim to expand nationwide, nurturing young innovators and preparing them for a tech-driven future,” Patel said.
