Kenya Power Foundation Injects KSh 1.5M into 2026 Science & Engineering Fair to Boost STEM Innovations
In a strong show of support for the country’s next generation of innovators, the Kenya Power Foundation has announced a KSh 1.5 million sponsorship for the 2026 Kenya Science and Engineering Fair (KSEF).
Channeled through the foundation’s education and skills development pillar, the funding is designed to accelerate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) engagement across Kenyan schools.
Set to run from March 29 to April 5 in Garissa, the week-long fair will convene over 2,000 students competing across 24 different categories. This year’s theme, “Sustainable Development for National Development,” challenges young minds to showcase innovative solutions that can drive Kenya’s economic and social progress—a vision that aligns perfectly with the country’s broader push for clean energy and sustainable industrialization.
The financial boost from the Foundation will be allocated toward rewarding outstanding participants with cash prizes, trophies, certificates, and educational excursions.
Driving Future Energy Solutions
For Kenya Power, investing in STEM goes beyond corporate social responsibility; it is a strategic move to secure the future workforce of the energy and technology sectors.
“Kenya Power Foundation is coming in because one of our thematic areas is education and we are big on STEM,” said Kevin Sang, Managing Trustee of the Kenya Power Foundation. “Our mother brand, Kenya Power, is constantly in need of innovation, and this is our bold step towards being part of creating those innovations from scratch.”
Sang emphasized the critical need to build a capable talent pipeline to sustain vital industries. “We must have a future workforce in industries such as energy, which is a driving force for economic development and sustainability. We wish all the students participating a good experience and we look forward to the mind-blowing innovations,” he added.
Expanding Impact Through Partnerships
The 2026 event marks the 62nd edition of the national forum and, notably, will see participation from both junior and senior schools.
Mrs. Margaret Njaggah, National Chairperson of KSEF, confirmed that preparations in Garissa are fully underway and used the opportunity to urge more corporate players to back green and tech-focused educational initiatives.
“We are so excited about this fair… we shall have about 2,000 young scientists in Garissa together with their teachers,” Mrs. Njaggah stated. “Going forward, we call for more partnerships to continue making STEM better because innovation is the heart of our economy.”
A Broader Commitment to Communities
The KSEF sponsorship is part of a wider ongoing effort by the Kenya Power Foundation to build a resilient energy ecosystem while uplifting local communities. To date, the foundation has sponsored over 300 bright, underprivileged students across the country and funded construction and renovation projects in more than 60 schools to upgrade local learning environments.
By tying its corporate mandate to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Kenya Power continues to demonstrate that long-term business viability is deeply intertwined with inclusive, scalable community initiatives.
