Robotics, mentorship and community work

I competed with Team Kenya in Geneva in 2022, then returned as a technical mentor. Since 2023 I have supported teams through robot design, building, competition strategy, and international events.

Awards and competition results

Silver Medal - 1st Runners Up in FIRST Global Winning Alliances

2025

Silver Medal - 1st Runners Up in FIRST Global Winning Alliances

Team Kenya won the Silver Medal as 1st Runners Up in the Winning Alliances category at the FIRST Global Challenge 2025 in Panama City, Panama. Competing against teams from over 180 countries.

FIRST Global Challenge 2025

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Silver Medal - International Enthusiasm Award

2022

Silver Medal - International Enthusiasm Award

Won the Silver Medal for the International Enthusiasm Award at the FIRST Global Challenge 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland. Recognized for exceptional team spirit and cross-cultural collaboration.

FIRST Global Challenge 2022

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1st Place in Two Categories - Extrabotics Soccerbots Competition

2023

1st Place in Two Categories - Extrabotics Soccerbots Competition

Won first place in two separate categories at the Extrabotics Soccerbots Competition. Demonstrated both technical robot design and competitive strategy execution.

Extrabotics

2023

Climate Science Olympiad Quarter-Finalist

Reached the quarter-finals in the Climate Science Olympiad challenge.

Climate Science Olympiad

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2023

Safaricom Design Challenge Participant

Contributed design solutions in the 2023 #MyLittleBigThing challenge.

MyLittleBigThing Challenge

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2022

International Enthusiasm Award (IFCA)

Received a silver medal and certificate for team spirit, collaboration, and active support across teams in Geneva.

FIRST Committee

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2023

Most Creative Robot Bronze Medal

Represented Kenya in the FIRST Global Roboco Challenge 2023 and received a bronze medal for the most creative robot.

FIRST Global Roboco Challenge

FIRST Global

2024

World Engineering Day Hackathon Participant

Participated in the UNESCO World Engineering Day Hackathon 2024 and collaborated with global teams on engineering challenges.

UNESCO World Engineering Day

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2022

International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition

Competed in IAAC 2022 and scored 20 out of 25 points.

IAAC

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Mentorship

FIRST Global Team Kenya

2023 - Present

Technical Mentor, FIRST Global Team Kenya

Oversaw everything built for international robotics competition from scratch to what traveled overseas. Teams competed in Singapore (2023), Athens (2024), Panama City (2025), and next in Incheon, South Korea (2026). Silver Medal in 2025 as 1st Runners Up in Winning Alliances.

Technical Mentor from 2023 to present. Responsible for all engineering, design, and build decisions for international competition robots.
FGC 2023 (Singapore): First year as mentor. Guided students through full robot design, build, and competition cycle.
FGC 2024 (Athens, Greece): Expanded mentorship to include strategy, alliance formation, and international collaboration.
FGC 2025 (Panama City, Panama): Team won Silver Medal as 1st Runners Up in FIRST Global Winning Alliances. Peak competitive result.
FGC 2026 (Incheon, South Korea): Currently preparing the next cohort for October 7-10, 2026 competition.
Previously participated as a student in FGC 2022 (Geneva, Switzerland), winning the Silver Medal for the International Enthusiasm Award.

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KamiLimu

2025

Peer Mentor, KamiLimu Cohort 9

Selected as Peer Mentor for KamiLimu Cohort 9. Prepared mentees for pitches, presentations, speech rehearsals, and essay reviews while ensuring the program remained a supportive and human experience.

Program period: March 2025 to November 2025.
Prepared mentees for pitches, presentations, and speech rehearsals with direct, honest feedback.
Reviewed and refined essays for scholarship applications and professional communications.
Focused on making the mentorship experience feel human: genuine connection alongside professional development.
Transition from Cohort 8 mentee to Cohort 9 peer mentor demonstrates program investment and leadership growth.

KamiLimu

2024

KamiLimu Cohort 8

Selected as one of 38 mentees from applicants representing 55 Kenyan universities and completed the nine-month mentorship program.

Program period: March 2024 to November 2024.
Focused on six pillars including personal development, professional skills, innovation, ICT skills, scholarship applications, and community engagement.
Strengthened scholarship writing, public speaking, and professional growth.

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Young Scientists Kenya

2024

STEM Mentor

Mentored high school students in technology, sharing technical guidance and pathways for global STEM opportunities.

Engaged more than 1,000 students from over 25 high schools.
Provided technical coaching and practical innovation guidance.

Young Scientists Kenya

Alliance Robotics and Computing Fair

2023

Mentor

Mentored students from multiple high schools and supported technology project development and STEM confidence building.

Mentored more than 200 students from about 15 high schools.
Focused on practical guidance and motivation toward global technology opportunities.

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Volunteering

FIRST Global Challenge, Athens

2024

FIRST Global Representative

Supported international event operations and represented Kenyan STEM participation on a global stage.

Led tours for VIP and school groups.
Escorted VIPs to key event activities and locations.
Supported event operations with teams, volunteers, and staff under changing schedules.

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Kamiti Medium Prisons via School for a Village

2024

Technical Trainer

Delivered technical training sessions on Arduino, sensors, and C++ through a community partnership program.

Taught practical Arduino and sensor workflows.
Guided learners through projects such as traffic lights, Blink LED, and a simple alarm system.
Focused on hands-on curiosity and foundational technical skills.

School for a Village

Technovation

2023 - Present

Judge

Assessed solutions developed by young women and girls addressing real-world problems through technology.

Reviewed feasibility, creativity, and expected impact.
Provided constructive feedback to support participant growth.

Technovation Girls

Speaking

Public Speaker - Technology and STEM Events

Various

2024 - Present

Public Speaker - Technology and STEM Events

Regular public speaker at technology and STEM events. Spoken at iHub, Parklands, and industry events on topics spanning software engineering, robotics mentorship, and youth development in technology.

Delivered talks at iHub, one of Africa's leading innovation hubs, on technology and engineering topics.
Public speaking at Parklands covering STEM education and mentorship experiences.
Speaks on the intersection of software engineering, international robotics competition, and building access to STEM for underserved communities.

iHub Nairobi