2ND UoEM ANNUAL MATHEMATICS CONTEST AND CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP HELD ON SATURDAY 16TH MARCH, 2024
University of Embu organized the 2nd Annual Mathematics Contest and Capacity Building Workshop for the High School students on Saturday 16th March, 2024. The main objective of the event was to offer an avenue for learners to showcase their prowess in mathematics and boost their confidence in it, hence simulating love and enthusiasm for the subject. The Contest was officially opened by Prof. Jackson Wachira who represented the Vice Chancellor during the event.

During the closing ceremony, the best schools and students were awarded. The first prize overall was bagged by Nyangwa Boys High School, Kangaru Boys High School bagged the second position, and the third position was bagged by Kangaru Girls High School. Below are some of the selected few students that were awarded during the contest.

Madam Mary Mwambi representing Regional Director of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Dr. Franklin Nyabuga, Lecturer at University of Embu, imparted invaluable guidance and encouragement to the students.

Dr. Franklin Nyabuga and Madam Mary Mwambi guiding and encouraging the students.

The organizing team led by Dr. Dominic Kitavi thanked the participants and invited guests for finding time to attend the contest.

Overall, a total of twenty-nine (29) secondary schools graced the occasion bringing together a total of six hundred and eighty-nine (689) students accompanied by sixty-five (65) teachers which was a large number in comparison with the previous contest held on 25th March 2023. The event helped the students in identifying their capabilities and motivated them to learn and expand their
knowledge. The contest enhanced the inquisitiveness of the students thereby building confidence, mental prowess, and learning at the same time.

The students thanked the university for giving them a chance to showcase their prowess in the subject and boost their confidence in mathematics.