Brother Tabichi addresses teachers and students at KICC

Today president Uhuru Kenyatta officially opened the second Young Scientist Kenya (YSK) National Science and technology exhibition. In his remarks the president congratulated all the students exhibiting their projects at this year’s YSK and informed them that, as their patron, he is extremely proud to be associated with their innovation, excellence and commitment to using their knowledge, skills and talent to make Kenya and indeed the whole world a better place.

The president had an opportunity to tour the students stands.

Students showcase their projects to the presdent. Looking on is Ambassador Fionnuala Quinlan of Ireland.

Later on, Mr. peter Tabichi, the 2019 winner of the Global Teacher Prize also had a chance to speak to the teachers and students at the YSK exhibition. In his speech Tabichi encouraged the learners by telling them that one can succeed regardless of his or her social background. He gave them examples of girls from poor backgrounds who have achieved great things in this world. Mr. Tabichi challenged teachers to do more than just assisting learner to getting academic certificates. He was pleased with the teachers who have assisted learners prepare the projects that are being exhibited during this year’s YSK exhibition.

Brother Peter Tabichi addressing teachers and students at K.I.C.C

Brother Tabichi sharing a light moment with one of the teachers at K.I.C.C

Mr. George Waithaka, the Global E-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) project coordinator for the implementation of African Digital Schools initiative (ADSI) in Nyamira county also visited the exhibition to give moral support to the learners from Nyamira county.

Mr. Waithaka with students of St. Paul's Gekano boys

The exhibition runs up to Wednesday the 7^th of August, 2019.