Women Scientists Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Ole Tipis Girls School
Empowering Girls in Science
The event was led by Dr. Esther Kanduma, a senior lecturer in Biochemistry at University of Nairobi, to inspire young girls to pursue STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) careers.
Impact on Ole Tipis Girls’ School
✅ Improved Academic Performance:The school has seen a big improvement in science subjects, with the mean score rising from 7.1 to 7.5 in national exams.
✅ Higher University Enrollment:In the 2023 KCSE results, 10 girls scored A-minus, many of whom were part of the mentorship program. This has led to more students getting into public universities.
✅ STEM Program Expansion:As Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) gains momentum, Ole Tipis Girls is one of the few schools in Narok County offering STEM programs.
“This mentorship initiative has changed our school’s science performance and motivated our students,” said Principals Lady Ololokula.
Encouraging the Next Generation of Women Scientists
Prof. Esther Maina, a Biochemist at University of Nairobi and member of Ole Tipis Girls’ Board of Management, said the school was the first to benefit from the program which started in 2019.
*”The future is science, and the future is technology.”*The event demonstrated the University of Nairobi’s investment in young female scientists, to give them the resources, mentorship and support to excel in STEM.
Why
- Close the Gender Gap in STEM
- Improve Science in Schools
- Increase University Enrollment in STEM
- Prepare Girls for Future Tech and Innovation Careers
This Shows how mentorship can shape Kenya’s next female scientists and engineers.