As part of its ongoing work to advance artificial intelligence, digital skills, and innovation, the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation continues to engage with organisations contributing to practical technology education for young people.
The Ministry recently met with the Kamara Yokie Innovation Center to discuss its ongoing activities in robotics and STEM education, and to understand plans for upcoming programmes targeting students across the country.
During the engagement, the team outlined plans to host the National Robotics for Good Competition in March 2026. The competition is intended to bring together students to develop robotics-based solutions to real-world challenges, with the winning team expected to represent Sierra Leone at the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva.
Discussions also highlighted how the proposed competition aligns with the Ministry’s broader efforts to expand AI awareness, digital skills, and early exposure to emerging technologies, particularly for children and young people. The Minister mentioned the importance of coordination and alignment with national priorities as such programs move toward implementation.
The meeting formed part of ongoing stakeholder engagements aimed at strengthening collaboration and information-sharing within Sierra Leone’s growing technology and innovation ecosystem.
About the Kamara Yokie Innovation Center
The Kamara Yokie Innovation Center is a youth-owned and youth-led innovation hub that provides a safe, multicultural space for young people to develop solutions to local challenges through STEM education and human-centered problem-solving.
Learn more about KYIC here: https://kyicsl.org/about/
