KT Impact: Dubai group donates Dh50,000 to 12-year-old Kenyan genius’ STEM project

KT Impact: Dubai group donates Dh50,000 to 12-year-old Kenyan genius’ STEM project

Patrick Njoroge Wachira is raising funds in the UAE to train underprivileged children back home and make them future-ready

Published: Thu 7 Apr 2022, 9:42 PM Last updated: Thu 7 Apr 2022, 10:01 PM

Patrick Njoroge Wachira, a 12-year-old Kenyan prodigy, who is setting up a mobile science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) laboratory, received a donation worth Dh50,000 from Indian Academy Dubai (IAD), which is part of the LEAMS Education Group.

After reading his inspiring story published on Khaleej Times, IAD came forward to support Wachira's endeavours.

Nabil Lahir, the chief executive officer (CEO) of LEAMS Education Group, weighed in on his company's decision to support the Kenyan wonder boy.

"We read this amazing story about Wachira on Khaleejtimes.com a couple of days ago and immediately decided to support his initiative. His project is close to our heart," Lahir said.

"If a 12-year-old boy can start such a noble initiative, why can't we stand by him? We thank Khaleej Times> for publishing such an inspiring story on its digital platform," he added.

LEAMS Educational Group operates several educational institutions, including Indian Academy Dubai, Apple International School, and Oxford School Dubai.

Bansan Thomas George, the founder, and CEO of Unique World Robotics, who unearthed the young talent in