Science and Engineering Fair participants urged to refine projects ahead of national competition

Makueni County KSEF Secretary, who is also Eastern Regional Organizing Secretary, Peter Mwinzi, speaks during the Eastern Region KSEF closing assembly at Makueni Boys. Photo Lydia Ngoolo.

Eastern Regional Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) Organizing Secretary Peter Mwinzi has urged teams advancing to the national level to refine their projects for better results.

Mwinzi, who also serves as KSEF Secretary for Makueni County, praised the event held at Makueni Boys from March 18 to 22, calling it one of the county’s best and a great success.

“As the curtains closed on Friday, I wish to report that the 61st Edition of KSEF has been a success for our county. We expect to host even the nationals,” said Mwinzi.

He revealed that 13 teams from Makueni County will proceed to the national competition scheduled for April 6 to 12 at Kangaru School in Embu County.

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Schools from Makueni County advancing to the nationals include Makueni Boys, with five projects; Precious Blood, with four; and Mwaani Boys, with two; while St Mary’s Kinyambu and Kambi Mawe Boys each have one project.

This year, Makueni County was ranked second — an improvement from third place last year — while Machakos County claimed the top spot.

Embu County improved most, securing third place, followed by Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Kitui, Isiolo, and Marsabit.

By Lydi Ngoolo

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