Our Story

Since 2017, FIRST Global Team Kenya has been inspiring young innovators, fostering STEM education, and proudly representing Kenya in international robotics competitions.

Our Mission

To inspire and empower Kenyan youth through hands-on STEM education and robotics, developing critical thinking, innovation, and leadership skills that will drive Kenya's technological advancement and economic growth.

We achieve this through:

  • β€’Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in everything we do
  • β€’Innovation: Pushing boundaries and thinking creatively

Our Vision

To see Kenya become a leading force in technology and innovation in Africa, with our students at the forefront of solving global challenges through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Built on the foundation of:

  • β€’Collaboration: Working together to achieve common goals
  • β€’Global Mindset: Representing Kenya with pride on the world stage

Competition Journey

Nine years of representing Kenya at the FIRST Global Challenge, culminating in our silver medal victory in Panama 2025

2017

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈWashington D.C., USA

Theme: H2O Flow

Inaugural participation, representing Kenya on the global stage

First Kenyan teamInternational exposureCultural exchange
2018

πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico City, Mexico

Theme: Energy Impact

Strengthened international partnerships

Improved rankingTechnical innovationTeam collaboration
2019

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ͺDubai, UAE

Theme: Ocean Opportunities

Excellence in Engineering Documentation Award & Outstanding Mentor Award (Lumona Mulengwa)

Engineering Documentation AwardOutstanding Mentor AwardTechnical excellence
2020

Virtual Competition

Theme: CONNECTING COMMUNITIES

Adapted to virtual format during COVID-19

Remote collaborationDigital innovationResilience
2021

Virtual Competition

Theme: DISCOVER & RECOVER

Continued excellence in virtual format

Improved virtual strategiesCommunity outreachSTEM advocacy
2022

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­Geneva, Switzerland

Theme: Carbon Capture

International Enthusiasm Award & Return to in-person competition

International Enthusiasm AwardStrong comebackGlobal networking
2023

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬Singapore

Theme: Hydrogen Horizons

Top African team performance

Regional excellenceInnovation awardFuture energy solutions
2024

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡·Athens, Greece

Theme: Feeding the Future

Outstanding performance in agricultural robotics

Sustainability focusCross-cultural collaborationTechnical advancement
2025

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡¦Panama City, Panama

Theme: Eco Equilibrium

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

Silver Medal WinAlliance ChampionsEnvironmental solutions