New Partnership Introduces Robotics Clubs Across Nairobi Schools

In a bid to boost STEM learning, a groundbreaking partnership between eKitabu, Microsoft Africa Development Center (ADC), and Chipurobo is launching robotics clubs in Nairobi schools. Announced on September 30, 2025, the initiative aims to equip high school students with hands-on skills in robotics design, coding, and artificial intelligence (AI), through boot camps and school-based clubs.
The partnership kicks off with a robotics workshop held in April 2025 at Microsoft ADC, where students from schools such as Starehe Boys & Girls, Nairobi School, and Moi Girls came together to build robots using Raspberry Pi kits and Microsoft AI tools.These sessions are designed not just as a one-off event: students and teachers will continue learning through newly formed robotics clubs in their schools, with ongoing mentorship and support.
By targeting Nairobi schools—from well-resourced institutions to those with fewer STEM opportunities—the programme’s architects say it will build a robust pipeline of young innovators. With the right exposure, students can innovate greatly; their creativity is remarkable, said Kevin Irungu, CEO of the Chipurobo Centre.
Looking ahead, the partners plan to culminate the school-club phase in a National Robotics Competition, where students will showcase projects spanning AI-powered weather stations, assistive health devices, and more. This approach could significantly expand access to high-level STEM education in Nairobi and help shape a new generation of Kenyan tech leaders.