By encouraging collaborative learning and innovation, CEMASTEA continues to position learners at the forefront of STEM career pathways empowering the next generation of problem solvers and innovators.

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marking their progress and commitment. Building the Future of STEM The bootcamp’s objective was to equip learners with foundational coding, robotics and digital design skills, foster creativity and prepare them for future academic and career opportunities.

enjoyed the practical sessions and the thrill of building drones. Wambui, who explored Robotics and Arduino, celebrated learning how to program robots to detect obstacles and change direction. Participants were awarded achievement, facilitation and recognition certificates,

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refine prototypes into real-world solutions. Parent & Learner Experiences A parent representative praised the program, noting that her child returned home with fresh and innovative ideas. Learners themselves shared their excitement: Ethan, a drone technology participant,

fostering a growth mindset and continuous skill acquisition. Wycliffe Ayodo, Drone Technology Trainer, stressed the rapid pace of technological evolution. “I would like to see a Kenya where solutions are built locally and extended globally,” he said, challenging learners to

encouraged learners to embrace curiosity, teamwork and invention. The participants were urged to “learn the secret language of computers, be problem solvers and take adventure.” Mr. Kizito Makoba, Bootcamp Coordinator, highlighted the need to ignite young minds early,

“Let’s keep on learning from each other and we’ll go further as individuals, institutions and as a country,” she remarked, while appreciating parents and partners for their trust and support. Director STEM Research & Innovation, Madam Gladys Masai,

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Voices of Inspiration The CEO, CEMASTEA, Mrs. Jacinta Akatsa, praised the learners’ enthusiasm and innovative spirit. She emphasized the importance of nurturing prototypes through intellectual property registration and decentralizing future bootcamps to reach more counties.

Data Science Programming, Drone Technology and 3D Modelling, Design & Printing. Learners engaged in hands-on projects designed to spark creativity, problem-solving and collaboration, ensuring practical application of STEM concepts.

learners aged 10–17 years to explore programming fundamentals and emerging technologies. A Diverse Curriculum The bootcamp offered an exciting and comprehensive program including Creative Coding, Robotics (EV3 & SPIKE), Arduino & IoT, Mobile App Development, Linux Essentials,

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 The Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) successfully hosted a week-long STEM Bootcamp from 17th to 21st November 2025, bringing together

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many of which reflected environmental consciousness and a strong grasp of child-centered pedagogy. As CBE continues to reshape Kenya’s education landscape,

This approach helps learners relate classroom content to real-life experiences. The workshop also fostered a spirit of collaboration, encouraging schools to share ideas and co-create low-cost, high-impact learning aids. Teachers proudly displayed their own resourceful creations,

purposed into effective numeracy teaching tools. The session not only sparked innovation but also reinforced the importance of making learning relatable and enjoyable for learners. The focus was to empower teachers to use what is around them to make learning fun and meaningful.

Competency-Based Education (CBE), emphasized sustainability, learner engagement, and contextual relevance in STEM education. Participants through interactive demonstrations and group activities, were trained how simple items like bottle tops, sticks, cartons, and beads can be re-

At the venue, the Centre held sessions with teachers from across Mombasa County for hands-on sessions on developing teaching and learning materials using everyday resources through locally inspired creativity. The initiative, aligned with the

use of locally available materials and practical learning experiences. The exhibitions at the CEMASTEA booth aimed to inspire educators to embrace resourcefulness and passion in delivering quality STEM education.