The Karimjee Foundation joined students, educators, partners, and supporters of science and innovation at the Young Scientists Tanzania event held on 17 September 2026, celebrating the creativity and potential of Tanzania’s next generation of scientists.
Young Scientists Tanzania is a grassroots STEM initiative that gives secondary school students the opportunity to explore scientific research, develop practical solutions, and present ideas addressing challenges within their communities and beyond.
This year’s projects demonstrated how young people are applying science and technology to areas ranging from healthcare and agriculture to environmental and technological challenges.
Overall Winners
Students Brian Charles Shamba and Aidan Johanes Maganga from Tabora Boys Secondary School, Tabora, were named the overall winners for their project:
“The New Smartphone Technology That Will Help Tanzanian Newborns with Jaundice.”
Their project explored the use of smartphone technology as a potential tool to support newborn healthcare.
Runner Up
The runner-up award went to Benton Medard Mizambwa and Janat Hassan Yunus from Chang’ombe Secondary School, Dar es Salaam, for their project:
“Smart Beehive System: An Autonomous Beehive That Detects and Acts Towards Varroa Mites with Smart Honey Harvesting.”
The project demonstrated how technology could be applied to beekeeping through monitoring, pest detection, and smarter harvesting.
Karimjee Foundation Special Education Scholarship Award
The Karimjee Foundation Special Education Scholarship Award was presented to Joyce Tito Robert and Zaituni Kombo Saburi from Wama Sharaf Secondary School, Lindi.
Their project, titled:
“Scientific Evaluation of a Locally Inspired Topical Formulation for the Treatment of Pimples,”
explored a locally inspired approach to skincare through scientific evaluation and research.
Hatim Karimjee Perpetual Memorial Award
The Hatim Karimjee Perpetual Memorial Award went to Maximilian Silvesta Ghambuna and Blessing Patrick Mchele from Tabora Boys Secondary School, Tabora, for their project:
“Precision Harvest Hub: A Solar-Powered Offline Device for Smart Harvesting Decisions.”
The project focused on using solar-powered technology to support agricultural decision-making, particularly in environments where reliable internet access may be limited.
Through its partnership with Young Scientists Tanzania, the Karimjee Foundation continues to support opportunities that encourage young Tanzanians to engage with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
By creating platforms where students can research, experiment, collaborate, and present their ideas, the programme helps build confidence while nurturing the skills needed to respond to future challenges.
The Karimjee Foundation congratulates all the students who participated in this year’s event, as well as the teachers, schools, families, and organisers who supported them throughout the process.
Their work is a reminder of the remarkable potential of Tanzania’s young people when they are given the opportunity to explore, innovate, and turn ideas into solutions.
