April 2026 was a strong month of growth for TME Education, with ambassadors delivering practical STEM programmes across Africa and Asia. The month’s activities showed a clear shift from introductory training to deeper skills development in electronics, robotics, IoT, artificial intelligence, digital fabrication, drone technology, and project-based innovation.
In Tanzania, TME Education supported one of the month’s most significant initiatives through Girls in ICT Day 2026, where 186 secondary school girls from more than 25 regions were trained in modular drone technology. The programme, implemented through TaifaTek, reached five national zones and enabled girls to build, programme, and fly drones. More than 85 per cent became competent drone operators, while 31 advanced to the national finals in Dodoma. The initiative demonstrated how targeted practical learning can increase girls’ confidence and participation in technology.
In Kenya, Ambassador Kelvin Kangethe Gitau continued to strengthen youth innovation through the Young Tech Creators Experience at Daystar University, robotics mentorship, and a design thinking bootcamp. The activities reached 80 participants, including 70 males and 10 females, and introduced learners to IoT, 3D printing, drones, AI, game design, circuitry, and coding. Additional work in Muhoroni supported a new cohort of five electronics repair trainees while previous learners moved into business-focused repair practice.
In India, Ambassador Deepak Porwal expanded school-based Arduino and electronics training across several institutions, including Vision Public School, Laksh International School, KV Army Area, KV Southern Command, and Sant Namdev School. More than 180 students took part in workshops covering basic electronics, Arduino programming, sensors, circuit building, IoT concepts, smart systems, fire alarm circuits, gas alert systems, and robotics demonstrations. The activities were particularly important in government school settings, where access to practical STEM opportunities is often limited.
In Zambia, Ambassadors Edward Phiri and Obrey Muchena advanced robotics, AI, and embedded systems training. Edward Phiri engaged more than 44 students across Northmead Secondary School and Brissip Academy, focusing on Arduino programming, OpenCV, AI model research, Arduino Q, and the development of the O Multiverse simulation platform. Obrey Muchena trained a new cohort of 28 students, including 25 boys and 3 girls, at Makerspace Zambia through Arduino Uno Q, electronics, robotics, prototyping, and AI image recognition workshops.
In Ethiopia, Ambassador Robe Getachew delivered inclusive STEM workshops for 48 participants, including 25 boys and 23 girls, at Bakalcha Barri No. 2 School and Empower Abilities for Youth and Children Center. The programme introduced Arduino and electronics through simplified instruction, visual demonstrations, and individual support, creating an accessible learning environment for children and youth with special needs.
In Zimbabwe, Ambassador Ruvimbo Michelle Mukonoweshuro reached 20 learners, including 12 boys and 8 girls, through the NextGen Anchors Club and Upskill Academy robotics sessions. Students developed smart bin prototypes, explored PictoBlox programming, and prepared for the Global Robotics for Good Finals in Geneva.
Further activities in Liberia, Botswana, Burundi, Senegal, Madagascar, Cameroon, and Uganda continued to strengthen practical learning. These included IoT and robotics masterclasses, Scratch coding, Arduino training, air quality innovation, smart agriculture projects, AI and robotics outreach, and advanced embedded systems sessions.
Across all countries, April showed TME Education’s growing impact in building practical skills, strengthening inclusion, supporting employability, and preparing young people to solve local challenges through technology. As ambassadors continue to expand partnerships with schools, universities, innovation hubs, and government programmes, TME Education remains focused on making STEM education accessible, practical, and transformative.
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