National Exhibition

YSK National Science and Technology Exhibition

YSK, working with other key partners, successfully held its second national event from the 3rd-7th of August 2019 at the Kenyatta International Conference Center (KICC). The event was once again graced by His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta during the Opening Ceremony, as well as by national and international guests drawn from the Government, the private sector, Academia, non-state actors and schools throughout the country. His Excellency the Deputy President Dr. William Ruto was the Chief Guest during the colourful Award Ceremony. The exhibition gave a platform to the young, talented scientists to showcase their innovations and solutions towards national development, and attainment of the BIG 4 Agenda and Vision 2030.

Purpose of exhibition

The annual exhibition, based on lessons learnt from the BT Young Scientist & Technology exhibition experience in Ireland, Young Scientists Tanzania and other local science fairs such as the Kenya Science and Engineering Fair seek to provide a platform for the young people to showcase their talents in science, technology and innovation.

This platform also provides the young people with linkage opportunities with the Government, Academia, private sector, civil society and others for upscaling of the research and projects. This is the springboard for further research, technology and innovation.

The exhibition also provides an opportunity for the public to interact with the young people, to spur their interest in science and create a movement of young scientists for socio-economic development.