Students Showcase Innovations at 61st Kenya Science Engineering Fair

Students continue to present their innovations at the 61st edition of the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF), taking place at Kangaru School in Embu.

The event, a hallmark of scientific curiosity and creative problem-solving, has brought together more than 800 secondary school students from across the country to showcase inventions designed to solve real-world problems through science, technology, and innovation.

The fair has inspired students to develop practical solutions in key sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and industrial automation. With about 400 projects on display.

Among the projects attracting significant attention is the “Automatic Soil Moisture Sensor” system by Gideon Berur and EddyMond King’oin from Lenana School.

The innovation leverages a soil moisture sensor and an Arduino microcontroller to automate irrigation processes.

When soil moisture drops below a set threshold, the system triggers a water pump, ensuring plants receive optimal hydration. The project not only conserves water but also reduces the labor required in irrigation, making it ideal for water-scarce regions and modern agricultural practices.

Wayne Ochieng and Elvis Munyasa of Bungoma High School are presenting their “Automated Medication Reminder and Tracking System”.

Their innovation helps patients - especially those with chronic illnesses - adhere to their medication schedules by sending reminders and logging dosage history.

By minimizing human error and reducing missed doses, the system offers a low-cost, effective solution to improve treatment outcomes and healthcare management in homes and clinics.

In a fusion of technology and entrepreneurship, Walter Mutuma and Japheth Nyaga from Kaaga Boys High School are showcasing a project developed using robotics technology.

Their autonomous robot is designed to perform tasks such as delivering medicine, transporting learning materials, and moving raw materials in factories.

With mentorship from their teacher, Jadiel Murithi, the students aim to demonstrate how robotics can revolutionize supply chains, healthcare delivery, and educational logistics.

Shifra Hazel and Aresurb Mitchell, from St. Peter’s Budokomi Secondary School, presented their innovative project of a liquid fertilizer from the invasive water hyacinth and tested it on sukuma wiki seedlings, observing significant increases in leaf size and stem thickness.

Their project offers a sustainable farming solution while addressing environmental challenges in Busia County.