31May 2024 by @iLabAfrica 2 Comments
@iLabAfrica Research Scholars Scoop 3rd place at the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) Innovation Challenge

@iLabAfrica Research Scholars Scoop 3rd place at the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) Innovation Challenge

Artificial Intelligence
On the 29th of  April, 2024 The Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI), in partnership with Caava VantagePoint AI (CVPAI), embarked on an Artificial Intelligence Innovation challenge for the insurance industry. @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University was represented by four research scholars at @iLabAfrica pursuing their Masters in Data Science and Analytics. Dubbed the Tunga team, the group comprised Lindah Kelida, Derrick Lubanga, Sharon Tonui, and David Nene. The team emerged 3rd overall in the challenge with a prize of 1 hour of consultancy worth KSH. 60,000.  1. Before we begin, Congratulations on your win. What was Tunga’s motivation to sign up for the hackathon? We are currently experimenting with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, as well as different AI communications and domains, so our motivating factor was to use this as an…
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29May 2024 by @iLabAfrica 1 Comment
From Student to Developer: @iLabAfrica’s Certificate Programme shaping the future of Software Development

From Student to Developer: @iLabAfrica’s Certificate Programme shaping the future of Software Development

Software Development
On Friday 17th May 2024, the @iLabAfrica graduated its first cohort of the Software Development program.   The day was filled with joy, laughter, and an overall sense of triumph as they gathered for their graduation. The cafeteria was specially decorated with vibrant school cues, complimenting the students dressed to the nines for their special day. The event commenced with opening remarks by Mr. Ivan Bunyali, Program Coordinator at the Executive Education Department, who set the tone of celebration reminiscing on how each student had their expectations and goals when they signed up for the program. He congratulated them on their tenacity when enduring the long nights to meet assignments alongside their project deadlines and their ability to come together as a class regardless of their individual goals. He urged…
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23May 2024 by @iLabAfrica No Comments
Securing the Digital Frontier: Expert Tips from @iLabAfrica’s Alex Osunga

Securing the Digital Frontier: Expert Tips from @iLabAfrica’s Alex Osunga

Cybersecurity
Picture this. You leave work in the evening with everything perfectly in order, only to wake up the next day to find that your systems across multiple departments have been hacked by a political organization. What would you do?  This was the grim reality of the KFC Fast Food Franchise on the morning of 5th May 2024. Customers in their restaurants were confronted with screens displaying messages from the Mutarrif Hamas Islamic Force, announcing a cyberattack creating a buzz on social media. This  ‘cyberattack,’ more accurately described as website defacement, occurs when malicious parties infiltrate a website and replace content on the site with their messages. The messages mostly convey a political or religious message, profanity, or other inappropriate content that would embarrass website owners, or a notice that a…
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23May 2024 by @iLabAfrica No Comments
Bridging Gaps: Kimberly Kuya’s Journey with Kib Linking Services

Bridging Gaps: Kimberly Kuya’s Journey with Kib Linking Services

Innovation & Incubation
In recent weeks, floods have affected different counties in Kenya, making access to basic necessities a significant challenge. Homes and roads have been damaged, isolating communities and hindering aid delivery. Amidst these difficulties, Kimberly Kuya, a graduate student in Business Management, at Strathmore University is developing a promising solution aimed at simplifying service provision through real-time connections.  Kimberly's vision for Kib Linking Services is grounded in practicality, efficiency, and economic empowerment. In Kenya, where technology adoption is on the rise, there's a growing demand for tech-driven solutions. According to DataReportal’s Digital 2023 report, the number of internet users in Kenya reached 17.86 million by June 2023, highlighting the increasing reliance on digital platforms for everyday needs. Kib Linking Services will operate on a user-friendly platform that enables individuals to find…
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