Kenyan Students Head to China for Huawei ICT Global Finals
Kenyan Students Head to China for Huawei ICT Global Finals
Twelve top university and TVET students will represent Kenya at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025. The event will take place in Shenzhen, China, from May 20 to 24, 2025. Huawei Kenya, in partnership with the Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs, flagged off the delegation during a ceremony in Nairobi.
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Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos and Ambassador Jane Makori, Director General for Asia Affairs, led the send-off. They praised the students’ achievements and emphasized the need for strong digital skills to drive Kenya’s knowledge economy.
CS Migos said, “The Huawei ICT Competition is not just about competing — it’s about empowering young people, building an ICT-literate workforce, and aligning with the government’s agenda on youth, innovation, and science.” He added that when education is combined with ICT, it lays the foundation for meaningful progress.
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Since its inception in Kenya, the Huawei ICT Competition has trained over 12,000 university students and more than 500 from TVET institutions. These participants have gained vital skills in networking, AI, data communications, and cloud computing.
Kenyan Students Head to China for Huawei ICT Global Finals
This year, the team includes 12 students, four lecturers, and a motivational coach. They will compete in four tracks: Network, Cloud, Computing, and Innovation. They will face contenders from over 70 countries, in one of the world’s largest ICT talent events.
Stephen Zang, Deputy CEO of Huawei Kenya, expressed his gratitude to the ministries. “We are proud to see over 6,500 students take part in Kenya. This year’s delegation shows how far we’ve come.”
The 2025 team features strong female representation. Kenyan women have consistently performed well, reflecting the country’s push for gender equity in STEM. In 2024, Kenya won two First Prizes and three Third Prizes, highlighting its growing global presence.
Eric Muriithi Karimi, a finalist from Egerton University, shared his excitement. “We feel ready. I thank Huawei and the government for backing us.”
Huawei continues to support Kenya’s digital growth through its ICT Academies. These align with the Ministry of Education’s mission to build a future-ready workforce.
The competition will run alongside the Global ICT Accelerating Education Transformation Summit. The summit will host policymakers, UNESCO leaders, and educators to discuss innovation in digital learning.
