12 top Kenyan students have left for the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final in Shenzhen, China, happening from May 20 to 24, 2025.
The students were officially flagged off on Thursday by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos and Ambassador Jane Makori, Director General for Asia Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs.
They will join over 160,000 students from 2,200 institutions worldwide in one of the largest global tech contests — competing in networking, cloud, computing, and innovation tracks.
CS Migos hailed the program as a driver of youth empowerment, innovation, and digital transformation:
“The Huawei ICT Competition is about more than just tech — it’s a pathway to progress, inclusion, and opportunity.”
This year’s team reflects diverse talent, including strong female representation, and is supported by four lecturers and a motivational coach.
Since its launch in Kenya, the Huawei ICT Competition has reached over 12,000 university students and 500 TVET trainees, offering cutting-edge training in AI, cloud, and data communications.
Stephen Zang, Deputy CEO of Huawei Kenya, praised the students and partners:
“We are proud of Kenya’s rising ICT talent and grateful for the government’s continued support.”
In last year’s finals, Kenyan teams took home two First Prizes and three Third Prizes, cementing Kenya’s position as a top performer on the global ICT stage.
The trip also aligns with the upcoming Global ICT Accelerating Education Transformation Summit, where policymakers, UNESCO, and education leaders will discuss the role of digital tools in learning.
Eric Muriithi Karimi, a Computer Science student from Egerton University, shared the team’s spirit:
“We’re ready, excited, and proud to represent Kenya — and we are confident we will bring back home some medals and prizes upon our return.”
By
Margaret Kalekye
