UoN Students Win Global Finals Huawei ICT Competition 2020 Award

University of Nairobi’s team was on Monday January 18, 2021 awarded as winners of the global Huawei ICT competitions. The team was among three Kenyan teams which excelled at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals 2020 edition.

The event which was held at the Nairobi Serena Hotel and officiated by Amb. Simon Nabukwesi, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for University Education and Research in the Ministry of Education.

Maluki Muthusi, a 3rd Year University of Nairobi student at the School of Computing and Informatics was awarded first prize for winning in the global finals ICT competition in the network track. The ICT competition, network track, is a skill-based competition involving hands-on experience on computer networks and network security.

Amb. Simon Nabukwesi presents an award to Maluki, UoN student and 
UoN team 

The University of Nairobi’s Vice Chancellor congratulated the UoN team for their effort & dedication in showcasing technical skills to win the global Competition. He assured on the University’s commitment to continue partnering with industry partners to create opportunities for students.

Amb. Simon Nabukwesi acknowledged and commended the ICT Competitions noting the significance they accord to the Education sector. “The ICT Competition is a unique contribution that the private sector can provide that significantly enhances the quality of our ICT education. We recognize the need for different formats that are practical and hands-on to complement the theory,” the PS said. He congratulated the students and lecturers for winning these awards and outstandingly representing Kenya at the international level. He also thanked Huawei for commitment and support to building capacity amongst Kenyan students and institutions in ICT saying this will go a long way in creating jobs and digital solutions.

The 2019-2020 ICT Competition received over 6,400 student applications out of which 100 students proceeded to the national finals. Five teams later proceeded to the regional finals and eventually three teams represented Kenya at the global stage.

The winners were awarded medals, certificates and a variety of Huawei products and Huawei Exam Vouchers as rewards.

Other guests who attended the award ceremony were Prof. Joseph Rotich, Vice Chancellor, Laikipia University, Prof. Robert Kinyua Wambui Ngumi, DVC JKUAT and Mr. Johnson Ireri Kinyua, Dean of Students, University of Nairobi.