How Kenyan Learners Are Turning School Waste Into Alternative Green Energy

Powering the Future from the Dustbin Walk behind the kitchen or near the agricultural plots of a modern Kenyan school, and you will likely encounter a strange sight: large plastic…

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How Kenyan Learners Are Designing Affordable Clay-Based Water Purification Filters.

Clean Water Innovation. The traditional science laboratory in a Kenyan school is undergoing a radical transformation. For decades, the subject was defined by rows of expensive, imported glass beakers, strict…

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The Dawn of the “Fuel-Less” Workhorse—Solar-Powered Heavy Machinery and Industrial Vehicles

The global conversation about clean energy has long revolved around electric passenger cars. Yet the real pressure point in the world economy has never been the family sedan—it has been…

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THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR USING LANDFILL HEAT

ABSTRACT The purpose of this project was to design and develop a thermoelectric generator system capable of converting landfill heat into usable electrical energy. The study aimed to demonstrate that…

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ENERGY-GENERATING SPEED BUMP (PIEZOELECTRIC SYSTEM)

ABSTRACT The purpose of this project was to design, construct, and evaluate an energy-generating speed bump using a piezoelectric system that converts mechanical pressure from moving vehicles into electrical energy.…

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Dominic Mbeva’s Vision for KSEF: From Science Fair to National Innovation Ecosystem

The Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) has long stood as a platform for nurturing student creativity, scientific thinking, and practical problem-solving. Over the years, it has produced remarkable school-based…

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Schools Representing Makueni County at the KSEF National Championship at Garissa Boys Senior School

Makueni County has officially arrived at the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) National Championship, currently taking place at Garissa Boys Senior School. The county’s top-performing schools are now on…

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KSEF 2026 – HIGHLY INNOVATIVE & ORIGINAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (TOP 30)

I. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (Next-Gen Design Thinking) 1. Morphing Road Surface That Changes Texture Based on Weather A mechanical surface system that expands micro-ridges during rain and flattens during dry conditions…

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Best engineering projects of KSEF 2025 across key branches: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, and Safety and Transport Engineering.

INTRODUCTION The Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) 2025 showcased outstanding innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills among learners across the country. Engineering projects presented at the fair demonstrated practical applications…

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Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF) Project Categories – 2026 (JSS & Senior School)

S/No Category Details 1 Mathematical, Chemical and Physical Science Algebra, Analysis, Applied mathematics, Geometry, Probability and data handling.General physics and general Chemistry. Solids, instrumentation, particle physics and physical chemistryCommunications, Computational…

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