The initiative, which was done in partnership with Microsoft challenged the students to be innovative and collaborate to build proofs of concept and minimum viable products for predefined business problems and social issues.
The Hackathon, which opened for registration on 4th February, saw a total of 663 students register and compete to be among the top 120 shortlisted participants to take part as innovators.
Students from the
The winner was team Rutela, from the
The 1st and 2nd Runners Up took home a cash prize of Shs 250,000 and Shs 150,000 respectively while tThe 3rd Runners Up won Shs 100,000 and a gift hamper for each team member
Speaking during the closing ceremony, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO,
"This initiative has enabled us to see firsthand the wealth of innovation and creativity that we have in young people. We are in a world needy to find innovative solutions, it gives me great pleasure to see the Academia and industry partner find solutions to real-life challenges. I appreciate the students from
Microsoft Kenya ADC Program Manager,
"We are indeed not surprised by the ideas we have seen these young students work on during the Hackathon. The spirit of innovation is ripe in
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