SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE INNOVATORS BOOTCAMP & EXHIBITION TUKUZE AFRIKA Theme: From Idea to Impact BOOTCAMP GALLERY CHIEF GUEST H.E Dr. Joyce Kithure Spouse to the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya Graced the Innovators Bootcamp and Exhibition Awards AWARDS GALLERY WELCOME The Tukuze Afrika Innovators Awards Ceremony marked the climax of a week-long journey of creativity, learning, and discovery. Held at Mwithumwiru Day Secondary School, the event recognized outstanding achievements by student innovators who participated in the Tukuze Innovators Bootcamp Held at Meru University of Science and Technology on 24 May 2025 and the Tukuze Innovators Exhibition 2025 Held at the Agricultural Society of Kenya Showgrounds Gitoro, Meru from 28 - 30 May 2025, both conducted under the theme “ From Ideas to Impact. ” The ceremony was graced by Her Excellency Dr. Joyce Kithure , the main sponsor and a passionate advocate for STEM education and innovation. Her presence symbolized national-level support for grassroots innovation and affirmed the importance of nurturing young innovators and developing products from their ideas to provide solutions to challenges affecting communities and Environment. Overview SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE HONORING INNOVATION Theme: From Idea to Impact The ceremony brought together Government officials, students, teachers, education officials, sponsors, and community members to celebrate groundbreaking STEM projects developed by secondary school students across Meru County and Tharaka Nithi Counties. Winning Projects Ntugi Mixed Day Secondary School Project: Poultry Feeder System Innovator: Patience Muthomi Gikumene Girls High School Project: Dry spell Detector Innovators: Cindy Pallin Kananu & Lyne Kanana Gikurune Girls' High School Project: Workforce Robot Innovators: Isabella Kamanthe, Asumpta Mbithe Best Junior Secondary Innovation The Best Junior Secondary School (JSS) Innovation Award is a prestigious recognition designed to celebrate the creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities of junior secondary school students. This award honors innovative projects, inventions, and ideas that demonstrate potential to solve real-world challenges, improve lives, or enhance learning experiences. We proudly congratulate MCK Bidii Comprehensive School for winning the Best JSS Innovation Award with their impressive project: “ Automatic Mosquito net ” — an inventive solution aimed at enhancing protection against mosquito-borne diseases through automation and smart design. Special recognition to the brilliant minds behind the innovation: Myles Brian and Mark Mogan Murimi 2025 Winner Well done to the young innovators and their mentors! Opportunities for Your Students and Teachers Quality STEM Exposure and Experience Innovation and Creativity Digital Education Tools Artificial Intelligence Robotics Public Speaking STEM Strategies STEM Debates Career Talks Job Shandowing Field Trips Community Service STEM Projects What Our Students Say The bootcamp boosted my confidence in science and tech. I enjoyed learning how to pitch ideas and now I believe I can build something that solves real problems. Brian K., Grade 9 At the bootcamp, we learned how to design, test, and improve our innovation. It felt amazing when our idea was selected for further support! Cynthia W., Form 3 Before the bootcamp, I didn’t know you could own an idea. Now I understand patents and why they matter. Kelvin M., Form 2 REGISTER A STEM CLUB VOLUNTEER WITH US BOOK YOUR CLASS LOOK FOR A MENTOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DETAILS Let's make STEM learning fun!