Huawei Kenya has welcomed 18 top university students to its offices for an intensive training program ahead of the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Final of the Huawei ICT Competition 2024-2025. These students won in the national finals and will be representing Kenya in the regional contest in late February 2025.
Kenya’s Next ICT Stars
The selected students are from top universities including Moi University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Machakos University, University of Nairobi’s ICT Center, Africa Nazarene University and Mount Kenya University. Over the next few weeks they will go through mentorship, hands-on training and workshops led by Huawei experts. The program covers advanced ICT domains such as networking, cloud computing and artificial intelligence so that the students can compete at the highest level.
Huawei’s Bridge between Academia and Industry
During the orientation Huawei Kenya’s Head of ICT Academy Program, Mr. Michael Kamau reaffirmed the company’s commitment to nurturing local talent.
“These students demonstrate the innovation and determination to drive Kenya’s digital transformation. Huawei will continue to support young talent by providing platforms like the ICT Competition that bridge the gap between education and industry. We believe they will represent Kenya well at both regional and global stages,” he said.
The Huawei ICT Competition is a flagship corporate social responsibility initiative that aims to develop a strong ICT talent pipeline by aligning students’ skills to global industry standards. Those who win at the regional finals will proceed to the global stage where they will compete for opportunities including internships, industry certifications and career development.
Meet Kenya’s Top ICT Talent
The national winners preparing for the regional finals are:
- Ifrah Hussein – Moi University
- Banzy Nyaga – JKUAT
- Beverlyne Ndombi – Moi University
- Wambura Harriet – Machakos University
- Alvin Lanton Ng’ang’a – JKUAT
- Tony Kipruto Oloibe – University of Nairobi
- Karen Juma – Moi University
- Mark Omaiko – Machakos University* Ian Omwenga – Machakos University
- Ephraim Shikanga – JKUAT
- Mwangi Grace – Africa Nazarene University
- Leona Nyasani – Machakos University
- Rukia Mwari Mohamed – JKUAT
- Brian Kipkoech – Machakos University
- Odanga Clement – University of Nairobi
- Daniel Ochola – Mount Kenya University
- Job Rosana – JKUAT
- Kimanthi Vincent – JKUAT
Ifrah Hussein from Moi University said,
“This is an opportunity to learn from industry experts and compete against the best in Africa. We are ready to stretch ourselves and give our best.”
Global ICT Competition
After the regional finals Huawei will host the Global ICT Competition in May 2025 where top students from various regions including Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, Europe, North Africa, Middle East and Asia will converge. The competition will give students a platform to showcase their technical skills and get global recognition.
Huawei’s investment in ICT training and mentorship is part of its mission to develop the next generation of tech leaders and drive digital transformation in Kenya and beyond.