Celebration of the International Day of Light at the Multimedia University of Kenya.



National Institute of Optics and Lasers



The Multimedia University of Kenya Optical Society will be holding a celebration of the International Day of Light (IDL) on 29th May 2026. Building on the tremendous success of their event for IDL 2025 - which drew 320 attendees, 4 companies, 7 universities, and 4 high schools - this year’s planned event will be even larger. Activities will include hands-on optics demonstrations, Internet of Things (IoT) competitions, lab tours at the National Institute of Optics and Lasers (NIOL), and industry exhibitions. Officially founded and registered in October 2023, the Multimedia University of Kenya Optical Society is anchored in Kenya’s first BSc in Applied Optics and Lasers, which was launched in 2016. In just three years, the society has grown into a recognised student chapter under Optica (since February 2024) and SPIE (since March 2025). A major highlight of IDL 2026 will be the official launch of the Women’s Chapter, a dedicated initiative to bridge gender gaps in STEM through mentorship and targeted outreach to girls’ schools. This launch reaffirms the Chapter's commitment to inclusivity and scientific leadership in East Africa.

Contact Kipkemoi Elvis Samuel; President, Multimedia University of Kenya Optical Society
Laboratory Technologist, National Institute for Optics and Lasers
Email: ekipkemoi@mmu.ac.ke

National Institute of Optics and Lasers at University of Kenya

Location: Kenya

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