From Light Academy Boys to STEM Royalty: Kiarie Muranga emerges winner of InterswitchSPAK 4.0

The intense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) competition, which attracted over 2,200 registrations from across Kenya, culminated in a triumphant victory for Muranga who competed successfully in all stages of the competition to finals. 

As the newly crowned STEM champion of Kenya, Kiarie will receive a five-year university scholarship worth KES 1.5 million and a brand-new laptop.

This comprehensive scholarship includes a monthly stipend, further supporting his academic journey and fostering a culture of excellence in STEM education. 

Securing the second and third positions in the Interswitch SPAK National Science Competition are Emmanuel Mwaura of Kagumo High School in Nyeri County and Emmanuel Otieno of Agoro Sare High School in Homa Bay County.

These accomplished individuals have also been awarded scholarships amounting to Ksh 750,000 and Ksh 150,000 respectively, in addition to brand -new laptops and other exciting gifts. 

"As Interswitch continues to spearhead initiatives that contribute to the development of Africa's youth, the InterswitchSPAK CSR program stands as a testament to Interswitch East Africa (Kenya) Limited's unwavering commitment to education and innovation. It reaffirms our dedication to fostering excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education”, said Romana Rajput, Country General Manager for Interswitch Kenya. 

The success of the InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition underscores the imperative of equipping the emerging generation of changemakers with essential tools to drive transformative change on the continent.

Now in its fourth year in Kenya, the competition has successfully reached over 7,000 students in the country, highlighting the importance of STEM education, and rewarding excellence in this field of study.

Interswitch East Africa (Kenya) Limited remains steadfast in its mission to collaborate with the government of Kenya and the Ministry of Education, Kenya to advance STEM education and contribute to the development of Africa's future leaders.