SAHARA STEAMERS
The Sahara STEAMers initiative has successfully nurtured the minds of Africa’s future innovators, impacting over 200 students across Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The program concluded in a regional competition in February 2024, showcasing the students’ remarkable talent and innovation.
The top honors went to Team Imperial Tech from Rise and Shine Secondary School in Uganda, who developed a Soil Moisture Detector to optimize soil quality and agricultural productivity. Team Smart Blind Walking Stick from St. George’s Girls Secondary School in Kenya secured the first runner-up position with their advanced assistive technology for visually impaired individuals. Meanwhile, Team Young Genius from Oshodi High School in Lagos, Nigeria, took home the second runner-up prize with their sustainable Automatic Wheelchair solution addressing mobility issues for the elderly. This stellar conclusion to the program highlights the potential of African youth in driving innovation and solving real-world problems.
Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria.
Nigeria
•Oshodi High School, Lagos
•Igbobi Boys College, Yaba, Lagos
Uganda
•Rise and Shine Secondary School, Ntinda
•Mariam High School, Kampala
Kenya
•Olympic High School, Nairobi
•St Georges Secondary School, Nairobi
Tanzania
•Tambaza Secondary School, Dar es Salam
•Kisutu Secondary School, Dar es Salam
