Friday, March 29, 2024

Migori Students Win 2020 Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition

The two winners receive a full scholarship at Strathmore University and will participate in the 2021 BT-Young Scientists and Technology Exhibition

Migori Students Win 2020 Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition

Keith Brian and Maxwell Okoth from Kanga High School in Migori County have been crowned Young Scientists of the Year for the best innovation at the 2020 Young Scientists Kenya National Science and Technology Exhibition.

Their innovation, Smart Vigilance System, seeks to help the government solve burglary and illegal intrusions encountered by members of the society.

Maxwell Okoth Overall Winner - Young Scientists Kenya 2020
Maxwell Okoth Overall Winner – Young Scientists Kenya 2020

“Burglary and illegal intrusions are some of the major problems people are facing. We wanted to come up with an effective solution that would help curb this menace. Our project will help mitigate the effects of burglary,” said Keith Brian, YSK winner.

The two were among 120 students from 22 counties who submitted 64 innovative projects and showcased them at the three-day virtual Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) Exhibition. Each winner will get a cash award worth KES 50,000 and a full scholarship to Strathmore University to study a STEM course of their choice. They will also participate virtually in the 2021 BT-Young Scientists and Technology Exhibition.

Betty Khimollos_Overall Runners Up - Young Scientists Kenya 2020
Betty Khimollos_Overall Runners Up – Young Scientists Kenya 2020

Jeskah Kaptalai and Betty Khimollos of Ossen Girls High School from Baringo County were the runners up with a project on an eryngo root extract that boosts oral hygiene by preventing formation of microbial plaque.

The 2020 exhibition saw the introduction of a COVID-19 Response Award, which was won by Precious Kigona and Brita Kavete Muti from St. Thomas Girls High School, Kilifi, with their project on creating herd immunity.

Jescah Kaptalai_Overall Runners Up - Young Scientists Kenya 2020
Jescah Kaptalai_Overall Runners Up – Young Scientists Kenya 2020

About Young Scientists Kenya

Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) is an exciting project that provides a platform for young secondary school students in Kenya to come together to investigate theories, discover new technologies and advance current knowledge through research and innovation.

YSK gives young students the opportunity to demonstrate that science, technology and engineering are not only interesting and exciting, but also easy. YSK provides students with the opportunity to participate in scientific learning experiences away from the classroom and to explore the unlimited potential of science.

The proposed model is based on the BT-Young Scientist and Technology Exhibitions (BT-YSTE) of Ireland which was started in the 1960’s by Dr. Tony Scott (who attended the YSK launch at CEMASTEA) and the late Fr. Tom Burke.  This initiative has been hugely successful and has directly contributed to Ireland’s success as a leading European knowledge economy.

Website: www.ysk.co.ke

Twitter: @YSTKenyassss

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