12 University Students Excel at Huawei ICT Competition, Garner Recognition
Twelve university students from different institutions were celebrated at the Huawei ICT competition 2022-2023 today. The goal of this competition is to foster the growth of ICT talent and support the integration of industry and academia.
Huawei is dedicated to building a talent ecosystem by implementing a range of programs that assist students in transitioning from academia to the ICT industry.
Since its inception in Kenya in 2018, over 12,000 Kenyan students from 40 universities and colleges have participated in the competition. Globally, the competition has attracted 150,000 students from 2000 universities and colleges in 82 countries.
Huawei provides training in four tracks: network, cloud, innovation, and computing. In addition, Huawei supports students by offering a free learning space, advanced training, Huawei certification, and internship opportunities.
The overall winner in the cloud category was Brian Rutto from Laikipia University, while Riwell Wambugu from Cooperative University was the overall winner in the network category.
Denis Fundi from Laikipia University and Humphrey Mwambanji from Machakos University received the second-place award in the network category.
In the cloud category, Rush Morgan from USIU and Julius Mugambi from Zetech University received the second-place award.
Under the network category, Ryan Chirongo from UON, Martin Mwiti from Machakos University, and Collins Mwirigi from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, were awarded third place.
Tyler Mercy from JKUAT, Dan Ronoh from Laikipia University, and Cavin Karema from Africa Nazarene came in third place in the cloud category.
The excellent ICT competition instructors who were awarded were Jonathan Mwai from JKUAT, Franklin Mutisya from Machakos University, and Alex Kibet from Laikipia University in the network category.
In the cloud category, Samuel Kariuki from Zetech and Ruth Wambua from UON were awarded.
The Huawei ICT competition provides students with the opportunity to develop their skills and gain experience in the ICT industry.
With Huawei’s commitment to building a talent ecosystem, students can easily transition into the ICT industry, which is essential in today’s fast-paced technological landscape.
12 University Students Excel at Huawei ICT Competition, Garner Recognition
