Mr Winyo, an Agriculture and Biology teacher at the school, received the Early Career Educator Award at the celebrations held at the Kasarani Indoor Arena on October 5, 2026, which were attended by President William Ruto. The award honours early-career educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication, innovation, leadership, inclusivity and measurable impact in teaching and learning.
The Automated Solar-Powered Water and Seed Sower Machine is meant to improve agricultural productivity by reducing labour and saving time. It performs several farming operations at once, including ploughing, harrowing, seed dispensing and covering, irrigation and fertiliser application. It also has a security coding system that lets users programme its operations while protecting it from unauthorised use and damage.
The second innovation, dubbed "Sparrow", is a robotic bird-control device built to protect rice and wheat farms from destructive quelea birds. It detects the birds, scares them away and sprays deterrent chemicals, reducing crop losses and supporting food security.
KICD said it sponsored the project as part of its commitment to promoting learner-centred innovations that address real-life challenges. It said the initiative aligns with its mandate to develop a 21st-century curriculum that nurtures creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills.
The innovations drew significant attention from farmers, researchers, educators and visitors during the expo. They also showed how competency-based learning equips learners to provide practical solutions to societal challenges, highlighting the potential of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to drive technological advancement and sustainable development.
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