Machakos University Student Wins Grand Prize at Huawei ICT Competition 2026 Regional Finals
- Posted by admin
- Posted in University News
Machakos University continues to shine on the global technology stage after Salem Lumumba, a Third-Year Bachelor of Science student in Cloud Computing and Information Security, emerged as the Grand Prize Winner in the Cloud Track during the Huawei ICT Competition 2026 Regional Finals held on 29th April 2026 at the Connected Africa Summit, at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi.
Machakos University 3rd year, Bsc Student and the Huawei ICT COMPETITION 2026, Grand Prize Winner
The prestigious competition was held during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 under the theme “The AI Era,” bringing together leading industry players, policymakers, academic institutions, and technology innovators to shape the future of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in Africa.
The event was officiated by Hon. William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, who witnessed the exceptional talent, innovation, and technical expertise showcased by students from across the region. The ceremony was also attended by the Vice-Chancellor of Machakos University, Prof. Joyce J. Agalo, who participated in a panel discussion on “The AI Era,” highlighting how Artificial Intelligence is transforming academia through enhanced teaching, research, innovation, and knowledge generation.
Salem’s victory highlights Machakos University’s strong commitment to ICT excellence, innovation, and industry-driven training. The highly competitive Cloud Track focuses on advanced cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and modern data centre technologies.
The achievement reflects Salem Lumumba’s outstanding technical competence, problem-solving skills, and mastery of cloud technologies in real-world applications. It further cements Machakos University’s position as a leading institution in nurturing globally competitive ICT professionals for the AI-driven future.
Following this remarkable success, Salem Lumumba will represent the region at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals set to take place in Shenzhen, China, in June 2026.
Machakos University congratulates Salem Lumumba on this outstanding milestone and reaffirms its commitment to empowering future-ready innovators through strategic partnerships, cutting-edge training, and continuous skills development.