In a significant step toward enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in Junior Secondary Schools (JSS), mobile laboratories were delivered this morning to seven schools across the region. This follows the successful launch of the initiative yesterday at Kihumbu Primary School in Gaturi South.

The schools that received the mobile laboratories include: ✓ Kihumbu Primary School
✓ Kithegi Primary School
✓ Kithimu Primary School
✓ Gatituri Primary School
✓ Gituri Primary School
✓ Gicherori Primary School
✓ Embu Urban Primary School

This initiative aims to equip young learners with practical skills in science-related subjects, fostering innovation and critical thinking at an early stage. The mobile laboratories come fully equipped with essential scientific apparatus, enabling students to conduct experiments and engage in hands-on learning experiences.

Speaking during the launch, education officials and stakeholders emphasized the importance of practical science education. “By providing mobile laboratories, we are ensuring that our students gain exposure to real-world scientific applications, which will better prepare them for future careers in STEM fields,” said one of the key officials present at the event.

Further strengthening the program, the NGCDF Board has approved an additional 48 mobile laboratories to be distributed to more schools in the coming months. This move is expected to significantly enhance the capacity of Junior Secondary Schools to offer quality science education, addressing the gap in laboratory infrastructure in many institutions.

Parents, teachers, and students expressed gratitude for the initiative, highlighting its potential to inspire more learners to pursue careers in science and technology. “We are excited about the hands-on learning opportunities these labs will provide. Many of our students have never had access to such equipment before,” said a head teacher from one of the beneficiary schools.

As Kenya continues to prioritize STEM education, such initiatives mark a crucial step in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ultimately fostering a generation of scientifically proficient individuals ready to tackle future challenges.

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