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Kenya Power Foundation has committed 1.5 million Kenyan shillings ($11,600) to support the 2026 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF), as part of efforts to promote science and technology education and nurture future innovators.
The week-long event, set to run from March 29 to April 5 in Garissa, will bring together more than 2,000 students competing across 24 categories under the theme “Sustainable Development for National Development.”
The utility’s charitable arm said the funding, channeled through its education and skills development programme, will be used to reward top participants with cash prizes, trophies and certificates, as well as support educational excursions.
“Kenya Power Foundation is coming in because one of our thematic areas is education and we are big on STEM,” said Kevin Sang, managing trustee of the foundation. He added that the investment aims to help build a pipeline of talent for the energy sector, which is critical to economic growth.
The fair, now in its 62nd edition, will feature both junior and senior school students, reflecting ongoing reforms in Kenya’s education system.
Margaret Njaggah, national chairperson of KSEF, said preparations for the event were complete and called for increased private sector support to strengthen science and innovation initiatives.
Kenya Power Foundation said the sponsorship aligns with its broader goal of supporting communities and advancing sustainable development, noting it has already backed more than 300 students and funded infrastructure improvements in over 60 schools nationwide.