The Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has initiated a Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) outreach and mentorship programme to encourage junior school students to embrace science subjects.
The programme's purpose is to mentor the learners in grades seven, eight, and nine as they prepare to transition to senior school.
The government expects that 60% of the students will be able to take the STEM pathway.
CEMASTEA Programme Coordinator Beatrice Macharia said experienced trainers from the institution aim to motivate the young learners by offering ideas and strategies that will help them develop skills such as creativity, innovation, and problem-solving in the STEM subjects and make them understand that STEM was not just formulas and equations but about understanding and application to day-to-day life.
