Team Kenya Wins Historic Grand Prize at Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals
Team Kenya has achieved a historic milestone by winning the Grand Prize, the highest honor awarded at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Finals held in Shenzhen, China.
This landmark achievement marks the first time in the competition’s 10-year history that Kenya has secured a Grand Prize, making it a significant moment for the country’s ICT and innovation ecosystem. The Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 attracted a record-breaking 210,000 participants worldwide from universities and colleges across the globe. Following multiple rounds of rigorous national and regional competitions, only the best teams advanced to the Global Finals.
A total of 131 elite teams representing more than 40 countries and regions gathered in Shenzhen, China, to compete on the world stage, showcasing excellence in cloud computing, networking, artificial intelligence, computing, and other emerging digital technologies. Amid intense global competition, Team Kenya demonstrated exceptional technical expertise, innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to emerge as Grand Prize winners, earning the highest distinction available in the competition.
The winning Kenyan student team comprised: Kevin Tuei – Tharaka University Catherine Atieno – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Brian Ngugi Kamau – Mt. Kenya University Salem Kim – Machakos University This achievement reflects the growing strength of Kenya’s digital talent and highlights the country’s increasing impact in the global technology arena. The victory also underscores the importance of collaboration between universities, industry partners, and government stakeholders in nurturing the next generation of ICT professionals and innovators capable of competing and excelling at the highest international levels.
As Team Kenya returns home with the prestigious Grand Prize, the team celebrate a remarkable accomplishment that will inspire future generations of students pursuing careers in technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
This historic victory stands as a testament to Kenya’s growing reputation as a hub for technological excellence, innovation, and world-class digital talent.Background of the Competition The Huawei ICT Competition is an annual global event designed for students and teachers from colleges and universities. It offers an international platform for competition and exchange, enabling participants to strengthen their ICT knowledge, improve practical skills, and foster innovation using the latest technologies and platforms.
Since its launch in 2015, the competition has been gaining significant momentum, with more countries and participants joining each year. In China, it has been listed as a national competition for university students, while globally, it has been recognized as a key partner flagship program by UNESCO’s Global Skills Academy.
The theme of the competition is “Connection, Glory, Future”, and the slogan is “I. C. The Future”. The 10th Huawei ICT Competition 2025 – 2026 Global Final took place in Shenzhen, China from June 2 to 5. The AI Accelerating Education Transformation Summit and the Awarding and Closing ceremony was held on June 5.
The competition attracted more than 100 countries and regions, more than 2,000 colleges and universities, and more than 220,000 teachers and students from colleges and universities. After national and regional competitions, 180 teams from 40+ countries and regions successfully advanced to the global finals. HQ prepared the following communication materials for media. Huawei is committed to cultivating ICT professionals in the AI era, targeting three key groups – students, university leaders and teachers, and governments.
