Nova Pioneer Students Win Top Young Scientists Kenya Award with Blockchain Anti-Corruption Project
Two students from Nova Pioneer Boys High School Eldoret, Kon Lual Ajok and Ian Mwadiloh have emerged as the overall winners of the 8th Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Science and Technology Exhibition. Their blockchain-powered.....
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Two students from Nova Pioneer Boys High School Eldoret, Kon Lual Ajok and Ian Mwadiloh, won the 8th Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) National Science and Technology Exhibition with their blockchain anti-corruption project, Afronomy Chain. This innovation tracks public funds to curb corruption and earned them significant awards.
- Their project was selected as the overall winner among 130 student-led STEM projects nationwide.
- The grand prize includes a four-year university scholarship from Strathmore, KES 100,000 in cash, mobile phones, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Ireland for the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2026.
- The exhibition was held from August 5th to 9th in Nairobi, attracting over 3,000 attendees and featuring more than 1,000 students from all 47 counties.
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