31Oct 2026 by @iLabAfrica
Strathmore Programme Opens Opportunities for Young People with Autism, Dyslexia and ADHD

Strathmore Programme Opens Opportunities for Young People with Autism, Dyslexia and ADHD

General
NAIROBI, KENYA — August 2026 — 18 young people with autism, dyslexia, ADHD among other differences in learning and processing information have graduated from the Neurodivergents in Tech Programme at @iLabAfrica - Strathmore University. This graduation marked another step towards creating opportunities for young people who are often overlooked in the technology sector. The students demonstrated websites, mobile applications, graphic designs, games, artificial intelligence projects and robotics they had developed during their training. Many of the projects reflected their interests, talents and ambitions, from football and music to books, travel, beauty and business. Bradley Mang’eni developed a football website featuring Arsenal players, while Elsie Ngaira created a website for a mock beauty business. Other graduates built an online music store, digital bookstore, games store and bike rental application. A robotics project…
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27Oct 2026 by @iLabAfrica
Can Kenya’s Next-Gen Cybersecurity Experts Secure Digital Banking?

Can Kenya’s Next-Gen Cybersecurity Experts Secure Digital Banking?

General
NAIROBI, Kenya — What happens when the people learning to defend digital systems are challenged to think like the people trying to break them? That question drove the JengaSec Hackathon 2026, held at Strathmore University from 14–16 October. Bringing together emerging cybersecurity talent and industry experts, the event tackled a growing challenge for Kenya’s digital economy: protecting the banking sector from evolving cyber threats. Organised by the Strathmore Cybersecurity Club, with support from NCBA LOOP, ISACA Kenya Chapter, Hack The Box, SheLeadsTech Kenya, Digital Africa, @iLabAfrica – Strathmore University and the Strathmore Energy Research Centre (SERC), the hackathon combined hands-on security challenges with discussions on cyber incidents, artificial intelligence (AI), careers and homegrown innovation. Security must start before a system goes live The first day, themed Build It Right, opened…
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23Oct 2026 by @iLabAfrica
The Tech Innovations Changing How Kenya Tackles Climate Challenges 

The Tech Innovations Changing How Kenya Tackles Climate Challenges 

Executive Education, Green Tech Hackathon
 GreenTech Hackathon 2026 Showcases Technology Solutions for a Sustainable Future NAIROBI, KENYA —From helping farmers anticipate climate-related risks to monitoring ecosystem restoration and identifying urban heat hotspots, innovators at the 2026 GreenTech Hackathon have demonstrated how technology can address pressing environmental challenges and support a more sustainable future. Organised by @iLabAfrica - Strathmore University in partnership with Oracle Kenya, the two-day hackathon was held online on 14 and 15 October 2026, bringing together innovators to develop technology-driven solutions addressing climate resilience, environmental conservation, food security and sustainable resource use. The winners were announced on 16 October 2026 at Strathmore University, marking the culmination of the competition. From an initial pool of over 267 teams, 12 finalists presented their projects, showcasing applications of artificial intelligence (AI), satellite data and digital platforms…
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28Sep 2026 by @iLabAfrica
Students from 13 Universities Build Tech Solutions for Workers’ Rights

Students from 13 Universities Build Tech Solutions for Workers’ Rights

Hackathon
NAIROBI, Kenya — What if a worker facing abuse could report it safely, find the right organisation to help, and track what happens to their complaint? That question was at the heart of the Business and Human Rights Solutions Challenge, which brought together students from 13 Kenyan universities for 2 days in September 2026. The hackathon was held as part of the Cultivating Justice project, with the Centre for Education Policy and Climate Justice (CEPCJ), DanChurchAid Kenya and Pamoja Trust working together to advance responsible business practices and human rights in Kenya's agribusiness sector.  The challenge does not end with the final pitch. @iLabAfrica – Strathmore University will provide incubation support to the winning teams, helping promising ideas move from the hackathon into the next stage of development.  Held under…
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11Sep 2026 by @iLabAfrica
Beyond the Diagnosis: How One Woman is Helping Neurodivergent Young People Build Careers in Technology

Beyond the Diagnosis: How One Woman is Helping Neurodivergent Young People Build Careers in Technology

Neurodivergents in Tech
Parents of children with autism, ADHD and dyslexia are discovering that with the right support, their children can thrive in technology, entrepreneurship and the workplace. For many parents raising children with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodevelopmental differences, one question often lingers: What will my child's future look like? At @iLabAfrica - Strathmore University, that question is being answered with hope, opportunity and tangible results through the Neurodivergents in Tech Programme. Since its launch in 2017, the programme has been equipping neurodivergent learners with practical digital and life skills that prepare them for employment, entrepreneurship, further education and independent living. Behind many of these success stories is Diana Ochere, a trainer whose passion for inclusive education has helped learners discover strengths that society too often overlooks. Diana Ochere's Journey into…
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21Aug 2026 by @iLabAfrica
From Prototype to Production:  Webinar Empowers Digital Health Innovators to Scale Beyond the Pilot Stage

From Prototype to Production:  Webinar Empowers Digital Health Innovators to Scale Beyond the Pilot Stage

E-Health
Many promising digital health innovations never make it beyond the prototype stage. Not because they lack innovation, but because scaling them into sustainable, real-world solutions requires more than technical excellence. To help bridge that gap, @iLabAfrica- Strathmore University, in collaboration with the Kenya Health Informatics Association (KeHIA) and openIMIS, hosted the second webinar in its Digital Health Financing Hackathon series in July 2026. The session brought together student innovators, researchers, healthcare practitioners and industry leaders from across Kenya and Africa to explore one critical question: What does it take to transform a promising prototype into a solution that delivers lasting impact? The webinar featured insights from leading digital health experts, including Faith Rutto, Product Manager at Jacaranda Health; Peter Gicharu, Digital Health Strategist; and Dr. David Andai, Researcher and Co-founder…
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19Aug 2026 by @iLabAfrica
Strathmore University’s @iLabAfrica and Impax Business Solutions Partner to Accelerate Applied ICT Innovation and Digital Transformation in Kenya

Strathmore University’s @iLabAfrica and Impax Business Solutions Partner to Accelerate Applied ICT Innovation and Digital Transformation in Kenya

MoU
New collaboration will connect university research with industry expertise to develop practical technology solutions, strengthen digital skills and support innovation across Kenya and the region @iLabAfrica - Strathmore University, a Research and Innovation Centre, and Impax Business Solutions Limited have formalized a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and application of technology solutions to address real-world challenges facing businesses and institutions in Kenya and the wider region. The partnership, formalized during a signing ceremony in Nairobi on 19 August 2026, brings together @iLabAfrica - Strathmore University’s research, innovation and academic capabilities with Impax Business Solutions’ experience in enterprise technology and digital transformation. The collaboration will focus on translating research and emerging technologies into practical applications while strengthening the pipeline of digital talent equipped to respond to industry needs. Under…
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18Aug 2026 by @iLabAfrica
He Used to Ask If Technology Worked. Now He Asks If It’s Secure.

He Used to Ask If Technology Worked. Now He Asks If It’s Secure.

Cybersecurity
For software engineer Bonface Musila, a Master's degree in Information Systems Security did more than add another qualification. It changed the way he sees every system he helps to build. There was a time when Bonface Musila's main concern about a piece of software was straightforward: Does it work? Today, that is only the beginning. When he looks at a system, he also thinks about what could go wrong, where vulnerabilities might exist and whether the information within it is adequately protected. “I'm no longer just a software engineer,” he says. “I'm a security software engineer.” That shift in perspective is one of the biggest outcomes of his journey through a Master of Science in Information Systems Security at @iLabAfrica- Strathmore University. A Curiosity That Started With Computers Bonface's fascination…
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24Jul 2026 by @iLabAfrica
Preparing Kenya for the Quantum Era: Why Africa Must Start Thinking Beyond Today’s Computers

Preparing Kenya for the Quantum Era: Why Africa Must Start Thinking Beyond Today’s Computers

Artificial Intelligence, Data Science
Nairobi, Kenya | July 2026 Artificial Intelligence has dominated conversations about the future of technology over the past few years. It is transforming businesses, reshaping industries and redefining how societies work. Yet, quietly emerging alongside AI is another technology that many experts believe could be even more transformative, quantum computing. Although the term sounds highly technical, its implications will eventually touch almost every aspect of modern life. It could help scientists discover life-saving medicines in record time, enable more accurate climate predictions, optimise transport systems, accelerate advances in artificial intelligence and solve scientific problems that are currently beyond the reach of even the world's most powerful supercomputers. At the same time, it poses one of the greatest cybersecurity challenges humanity has ever faced, with the potential to render many of…
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22Jul 2026 by @iLabAfrica
New PhD Research Offers Fresh Insights into Kenya’s Mobile Money Cybercrime Challenge

New PhD Research Offers Fresh Insights into Kenya’s Mobile Money Cybercrime Challenge

East African Centre of Internet Governance and Policy Research (CIGAP)
The Centre for Internet Governance and Policy Research (CIGAP) at @iLabAfrica Research and Innovation Centre, Strathmore University, proudly celebrates a significant academic milestone as Mr. John Sergon successfully defended his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) thesis titled, "The Influence of Socio-cultural Orientation on Cybercrime: A Study of Mobile Money Cybercrime Landscape in Nairobi, Kenya," in June 2026. Successfully passing a PhD viva marks the culmination of years of rigorous research, resilience, and intellectual growth. For Sergon, whose distinguished career spans more than three decades in Kenya's public service, including sitting at the helm of the ICT Authority before retiring in 2018, the achievement represents not just academic success, but a renewed commitment to shaping the future of cybersecurity policy through research. "The journey taught me just how much there is still…
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