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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreTHERMOELECTRIC 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…
Read moreENERGY-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.…
Read moreDominic 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…
Read moreSchools 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…
Read moreKSEF 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…
Read moreBest 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…
Read moreKenya 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…
Read moreSmart Organic Waste Segregation and Compost Quality Analyzer
ABSTRACT Organic waste (food scraps, yard waste, etc.) comprises the bulk of Kenya’s waste stream (about 70–80%). Unsegregated disposal causes large methane emissions and lost resources. This project designed a…
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