A quiet transformation is happening across classrooms, tech hubs, and innovation spaces. In January 2025, our Ambassadors as each month ignited curiosity, sharpened skills, and empowered over 900 students and educators just across nine countries (not to mention the rest of the countries). From robotics competitions to hands-on Arduino workshops, the purpose of those initiatives is not just teaching technology but also shaping futures.
In Zambia, 68 students at Makerspace Zambia, under the supervision of our ambassador, Obrey, and Munali Boys Secondary School spent weeks refining disaster-response robots for the AI for Good Robotics Challenge. On January 25, young innovators gathered in Lusaka to put their creations to the test. The winners Munali Boys and Robot Rangers earned a spot in the AI for Good Summit in Geneva, where they will compete on a global stage. Nancy Mutachila, a TME Education tutor, joined as a judge, witnessing firsthand how STEM education is empowering Zambian youth.
Meanwhile, in Tanzania, 150 students at Ifunda Technical School dived into Arduino-based electronics and technical training. Under the leadership of Ambassador Said Shabani Hozza, the program not only delivered high-quality STEM education but also broke gender barriers. 60 female students participated, proving that technical fields belong to everyone.
In Kenya, 230 students joined TME Education programs at St. Dominic’s TATI, Zetech University, and Thika High School. Led by Ambassador Kelvin Kangethe Gitau, students engaged in hands-on product development, creating LED matrix displays and exploring IoT and design thinking. More than 200 of the participants were female, reinforcing Kenya’s commitment to increasing women’s participation in STEM.
In Ethiopia, 36 students at Bakalcha Barri No. 2 School built circuits and programmed Arduino boards under Ambassador Robe Getachew. Many of these students dream of careers in medicine, and by linking STEM education to healthcare technology, the training inspired them to see technology as a tool for saving lives and advancing science.
In Liberia, 20 students spent 120 hours immersed in electronics, C++ programming, Arduino, and 3D printing at Orange Digital Center. Led by Ambassador Archie Forpoh, participants tackled real-world challenges, bridging theory and practical application to prepare for careers in engineering and digital fabrication.
In Zimbabwe, 17 students at Speciss College High School launched a new Computer Club, marking the beginning of a long-term STEM initiative. Ambassador Ruvimbo Michelle Mukonoweshuro also finalized plans for major 2025 events, including Arduino’s 20th Anniversary Hackathon and Her-Tronics workshops to celebrate women in STEM.
Meanwhile, in Ghana, a new chapter for TME Education began. Ambassador Stephen Anokye Boateng made contact with KNUST university, creating a foundation for future STEM training. A core group of five students has already formed, ready to drive tech learning forward.
In Eswatini, Ambassador Hani Mndzebele led introductory Arduino and electronics workshops for 11 students in KaSomnjalose Community. He also took action to expand STEM education initiatives in schools and tech hubs.
And in Uganda, TME Tutor Jjuuko Titus Bazira trained students in MS Excel, MS Word, HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL, ensuring they develop both technical and digital literacy skills for the modern workforce.
Across those nine mentioned countries and with over 900 participants, we’re trying to do more than just teaching STEM – we strive to unlock opportunities, fuel ambition and transform lives. From the girl in Tanzania who built her first circuit to the Zambian students preparing to compete on a world stage, these programs are creating tomorrow’s innovators one student, one circuit, and one robot at a time.
