In May 2025, students in Kenya and Tanzania used technology to build practical solutions for their communities. At TOIO Robotech Labs in Tanga, Tanzania, girls aged 12 to 17 designed working prototypes like obstacle-avoiding robots, plant watering systems, and motion-triggered alarms. Led by Ambassador Shaukatali Z Hussein, the bootcamp helped young girls gain hands-on skills in robotics and electronics.
Meanwhile, in Kenya, Ambassador Kelvin Kangethe Gitau guided university students through building Bluetooth-controlled lighting systems and smart farm tools using Arduino and IoT modules. These projects addressed key challenges in agriculture and energy use.
Both programs showed how students are not just learning science and coding—they're using it to create change. With the support of TME Education, learners in East Africa are turning classrooms into labs of innovation, and ideas into action.
