IEEE CIS Kenya K-12 Initiative 2025

2+

years of Impact

About THE INITIATIVE

Empowering the Next Generation of Engineers & Techies in Kenya

This initiative is part of IEEE CIS Kenya’s mission to foster early engagement in computational intelligence. It is designed to introduce high school students (ages 12–18) and their teachers to fundamental concepts of Computational Intelligence (CI) through interactive workshops and mentorship. The program provides hands-on exposure to neural networks, fuzzy logic, evolutionary computation, design thinking, IoT, virtual reality, and AI.

Mission

To inspire and empower young learners in Kenya by introducing Artificial & Computational Intelligence at the K-12 level through hands-on learning, mentorship, and inclusive outreach programs.

Vision

To build a future generation of innovators and problem-solvers equipped with computational intelligence skills to drive Kenya’s technological growth and global competitiveness.

Program Outline

Introduction to Computational Intelligence

Overview of computational intelligence and its applications, and an outlook on career opportunities in AI, machine learning, and computational intelligence.

Introduction to Fundamental Pillars of CI

Introduction to basics of AI and how machines learn (neural networks), handling uncertainty in real-world applications (fuzzy systems), and how biological evolution inspires AI solutions (evolutionary computation).

Interactive Workshops

Design Thinking Workshop – ideate and come up with solutions to local problems using AI
IoT Workshop – basic hands-on embedded systems prototyping session
Virtual Reality & AI Workshop – simutation of real-world AI applications using VR Kits

Schools to visit

Moi Girls' High School - Eldoret

This is a public national girls' boarding school located in Kapseret, Eldoret County. It has a rich legacy dating back a century and has an enrollement of over 1800 students.

St James Kiaritha Secondary School

This mixed-gender day school is located in Kirinyaga Central Sub-County, in Kirinyaga County. It has an enrollment of over 749 students.

Nyeri High School

This is an extra-county boys' boarding school situated in Nyeri, Kenya near Mathari Consolata Mission Hospital. It has an enrollment of over 1700 students.