The IEEE Student Branch of South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU) proudly represented the university at the International Microwave and Antennas Symposium (IMAS 2025), held at Villa Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi.
The symposium, themed “From Savannah to Skyline: Microwave & Antenna Technologies for Africa’s Growth,” brought together researchers and students from across the world to explore innovations in wireless and communication systems.With distinguished guests such as the Principal Secretary, State department for broadcasting and Telecommunications. Mr. David Mugonyi, Director General, Communications authority of Kenya.
Ten SEKU students presented research posters, with Mr. Morgan Waweru, emerging as First Runners-up, beating participants from countries including India, Italy, Egypt, China, and Saudi Arabia. His project, “Rugged Solar-Powered Multi-Sensor Pod with RF and Acoustic Sensing for Autonomous Surveillance,” impressed judges for its innovation and practicality.
In recognition of their leadership, Mr. Morgan Waweru and Mr. Victor Nyataige Okombe, Chair of the Microwave theory and Technology society and Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) respectively, have been selected under the IEEE Travel Grant Programme to represent SEKU and Kenya at the Chapter Chairs Meeting during IEEE MAPCON 2025, to be held in Kochi, India, this December.
Appreciate goes to the University Administration for its continued support and Dr. Benson Ojwang for his mentorship. SEKU remains committed to advancing innovation, research, and global collaboration and encourages students to join IEEE SEKU to access such opportunities.
