Three Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) students have been selected to represent Kenya at the Global Huawei ICT Competition that will bring together tech talent from around the world in Shenzhen, China, in May 18–25, 2025.
The three are:
- Rukia Mwari Mohammed will compete in the Network Track.
- Ephraim Shikanga in the Computing Track.
- Banzy Nyaga in the Cloud Track.
Ephraim Shikanga, a third-year Computer Science student, describes his participation in the competition as a game-changer in his tech journey. He says he has gained invaluable skills in programming, database, and processor architectures through training with Huawei experts.
For Banzy Nyaga, a third-year Mathematics and Computer Science student, the competition has been a rewarding journey, equipping her with industry certifications and practical experience.
“The competition has given me invaluable hands-on experience in Cloud, AI, and Big Data while earning industry certifications. With JKUAT’s support, I’m eager to compete globally and put my skills to the test,” said Ms. Nyaga.
Rukia Mwari Mohamed, a fourth-year Telecommunication and Information Engineering student, recalls how her journey began in 2023 when she first participated but didn’t advance to the regional finals. Instead of giving up, she used that setback as motivation, dedicating a year to upskilling, focusing on hands-on labs, and refining her technical expertise.
Mentors have been instrumental in guiding the competitors throughout the competition.
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