For the second year in a row, one of Kenya Connect’s teams won the World Robotics Olympiad in Nairobi in the senior division. The World Robotics Olympiad was hosted by the STEM Impact Center. The Kilembwa “Lobster” team won first place out of 36 teams, beating National Schools and well-funded private schools. Maxwell, Dennis and Joshua are the new champions. They were coached by Teacher Michael Muthama and KC Tech Team member, Brian Mbuvi. The goal was to equip a Mars Space Station with their robot moving various materials across the board.

Under the leadership of Director of Education and Technology, Patrick Munguti, Kenya Connect brought three other senior teams including last year’s champions from the Mbaikini Girls School and a junior team. All teams performed well and had an enriching experience participating in the event. 

“Children everywhere have the potential to become what they want in future if provided with the necessary resources. For a Kenya Connect partner school to win the WRO championships two years in a row is a testament that, given the necessary resources and support, children in rural areas can thrive just like their counterparts in private and national schools,” remarked Patrick Munguti.

These opportunities allow students to grow and challenge themselves in new ways. We are grateful to our tech partners, Team4Tech, Google, Raspberry Pi Foundation and FII and to so many individual donors for helping us to provide the resources and tools to make these kinds of opportunities possible.