The Tech Interactive, a renowned science and technology center based in Silicon Valley, has unveiled an extensive expansion of its STEAM education program, The Tech Challenge Kenya, in its third year. This initiative, which has nearly doubled its reach in 2025, now engages approximately 5,000 students from over 1,000 schools. The 2025 program, themed “Drop & Dash,” challenges student teams to design and build devices that can transport emergency supplies to remote areas, such as drought-stricken Turkana County, without the use of batteries. This initiative emphasizes local relevance, inspiring youth to address pressing issues within their communities. The success of The Tech Challenge Kenya can be attributed to its train-the-trainer model, which empowers Kenyan educators to mentor their peers in engineering design-based learning. To date, this model has enhanced STEAM instruction for over 19,000 teachers and 568,000 students nationwide. “Innovation transcends borders, and every student deserves the opportunity to become a problem-solver,” said Katrina Stevens, President and CEO of The Tech Interactive. Public showcases will be held in Kisumu and Nakuru, with student teams presenting their innovations to panels of volunteer judges consisting of engineers, educators, and industry professionals. Participating organizations include Microsoft, Mastercard Foundation, Lish AI Labs, Save the Children, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Zipline, Qhala, Moringa School, Zone01, and Kabarak University, among others. At these showcases, over 800 student teams will present their innovations, and the program is supported by Kenafric, SBM Bank, Gearbox, IX Data Centre, and Tropical Heat. “As Africa emerges as the world’s next innovation hub, we are proud to foster the creative potential of young learners across the continent,” said Dr. Shikoh Gitau, CEO of Qhala and board member at The Tech Interactive. For more information about The Tech Challenge Kenya and how to get involved, visit [www.thetech.org/kenya](https://www.thetech.org/kenya). Showcase Schedule: Kisumu – Golden Elite Top School Saturday, July 5, 2025 Division 1 (Grades 4-6) Division 2 (Grades 7-9) Sunday, July 6, 2025 Division 3 (Form 2-Form 4) Nakuru – Kingdom International Private School Saturday, July 12, 2025 Division 1 (Grades 4-6) Division 2 (Grades 7-9) Sunday, July 13, 2025 Division 3 (Form 2-Form 4)