Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 Award Ceremony

On Friday, March 15th, 2024, the Huawei ICT Competition 2023-2024 National Final Award Ceremony illuminated the tech landscape with brilliance and innovation. Distinguished guests, including Hon. Dr. Ezekiel Machogu, Ministry of Education Cabinet Secretary, Prof. Stephen Kiama, Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, Mr. Gavin Gao, CEO of Huawei Kenya, Dr. Alexandros Makarigakis, Unesco East Africa Director Representative, Ms. Donna Rege, Senior Manager of IT Business & Governance at Safaricom PLC, and Machakos University Vice Chancellor Professor Joyce J. Agalo, graced the occasion with their esteemed presence, adding prestige to the event.

The Huawei ICT Competition serves as a beacon for university and college students, providing a platform to showcase their skills on national, regional, and global stages. With a vision to drive the development of high-quality ICT talent, the competition aims to select industry-ready professionals, foster active participants for digital transformation, and contribute to a sustainable talent ecosystem by efficiently mapping talent supply and demand.

Amidst the euphoria of the event, the spotlight rightfully shone on the exceptional students whose dedication and ingenuity propelled them to victory. Martin Mwiti and Brian Wakanene, students of Machakos University, emerged as shining stars in the network track, demonstrating unparalleled prowess. Mark Omaiko showcased his mastery in the Cloud track, while Salem Kim exhibited exemplary skills in the computing track, both proudly representing their alma mater.

In a heartening display of support, Machakos University Vice Chancellor Prof. Joyce J. Agalo attended the event, accompanied by esteemed Dr. Charles Mwaniki Dean School of Engineering and Technology, lecturers Mr. Duncan Kilungu and Mr. Erick Omuya from the School of Engineering and Technology, as well as Mr. Frankline Mutisya, Coordinator of Cloud Computing, and Mr. Daniel Ndolo, Head of the ICT department.

Furthermore, the accolades extended to Ian Omwenga, a student of Machakos University, who clinched the third prize in the network track, underscoring the institution’s steadfast commitment to nurturing talent and fostering excellence.

These exceptional students were duly recognized with certificates and gifts by Huawei Company, acknowledging their outstanding performance. Machakos University continues to maintain an impressive track record in the Huawei ICT Competition, reflecting its dedication to excellence and innovation in the realm of technology.