A Sh100 project showcased by two students from Keriko Day Secondary School in Nakuru has scooped the first United Nations Sustainable Development Goal Award.

The research project was presented during this year’s global science fair in the US, after the students had been tutored by 2019 Global Teacher Award Winner, Peter Tabichi.

As Esther Amimo and Salome Njeri presented the Essameter project, Keriko secondary school won Sh200,000, with other rewards among over 1,800 student finalists from 75 countries that competed.

The project, Essameter representing the initials of the two girls-Esther and Salome, was last year ranked top in the 56th Kenya National Science and Engineering fair under Mathematics category.

Essameter, whose materials only costed Sh100, helps the visually impaired and the deaf solve mathematical problems.

“It is a simple project where one can measure distance in a simplified manner,” Esther Amimo said.

Salome Njeri in her opinion also attested that “It was not expensive because we had almost all materials sourced from school and our homes.

“We wanted to come up with a project that will bring on board people with disabilities.”

Their tutor said the project got accolades for its superb findings and perfect presentation by the students.

He said: “For a day school in remote areas to stand in the global stage and be feted for innovative ideas is an inspiration to millions across the globe”

Keriko Secondary School head teacher, Daniel Mwariri said the school participated for the first time on an international stage.

The award ceremony was sponsored by the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organization.