Kenya secondary students' to benefit from a global innovation programme

**High school students working together on their studies at an old worn desk in a classroom.** [Getty Images]

Two secondary schools in Nairobi are among other institutions in Africa set to benefit from a programme by an international and energy infrastructure multinational promoting innovation, creativity and excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

The STEAM programme designed by Sahara Group (SG), targets secondary school scholars in Africa to support them achieve high levels of creativity, innovations and other modern technology avenues.

SG is implementing the programme through its two subsidiaries - Asharami Synergy Kenya and Sahara Group Foundation. Last week, the two subsidiaries held a Kenyan Demo Day Event that featured students from St Georges Secondary School and Olympic High School from Nairobi County.

“The Demo Day showcased a diverse group of young Kenyan problem solvers with brilliant prototype designs aimed at tackling prevalent social issues in their communities,” said the Director of Sahara Group Foundation Ejiro Gray.

Gray explained that the programme is focused on equipping students with the knowledge and skills required to create innovative solutions, addressing real-world problems across various sectors such as energy, agriculture, security, healthcare and transportation.

He added, “The programme is instrumental in creating a pipeline of Africa’s next-generation leaders and social innovators.”

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 42 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

The Sahara STEAMers programme, an afterschool initiative in partnership with STEMCafe, was established in 2022 with the primary aim of fostering innovation, creativity and excellence in STEAM education in secondary school students in Africa.

Collaborating in teams, these students passionately presented their innovative solutions to a panel of judges.

Country Manager of Asharami Synergy Kenya Adebola Adesanya, emphasized the programme‘s vital role in nurturing young talents and building their innovative skills.