30Jun 2026 by @iLabAfrica
British Council CEO Applauds Student Innovators During ASLIA Showcase at Strathmore University

British Council CEO Applauds Student Innovators During ASLIA Showcase at Strathmore University

Innovation & Incubation
Student-led startups demonstrate the transformative potential of youth innovation through the Accelerating Student-Led Innovation in Africa (ASLIA) Programme Student entrepreneurs under the Accelerating Student-Led Innovation in Africa (ASLIA) Programme showcased innovative solutions with the potential to address real-world challenges during a visit by British Council Chief Executive Officer, MacDonald Scott, at Strathmore University. The showcase brought together students, university leaders, mentors and programme partners to celebrate the progress of student-led ventures that are being nurtured through structured mentorship, capacity building, incubation and cross-border collaboration. ASLIA is a collaborative venture development initiative funded by the British Council and implemented in partnership with Imperial College London, @iBizAfrica-Strathmore University and Circle Innovation. The programme supports student-led startups from Kenya and South Africa as they transition from ideation to commercialisation through comprehensive entrepreneurial support…
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20Jun 2026 by @iLabAfrica
Strathmore University Hosts Inaugural DataSprint 2026, Empowering 135 Students to Tackle Kenya’s Financial Inclusion Challenges Through Data Science

Strathmore University Hosts Inaugural DataSprint 2026, Empowering 135 Students to Tackle Kenya’s Financial Inclusion Challenges Through Data Science

Data Science
@iLabafrica-Strathmore University, through a collaboration with the Strathmore Data Community (SDC), successfully hosted the inaugural DataSprint 2026, a week-long data science hackathon that brought together 135 students to address real-world challenges in financial inclusion using national survey data. Held from 12–19 June 2026, the competition challenged students to analyse the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey and develop data-driven solutions to understand the factors influencing the financial wellbeing of Kenyan adults. The event attracted 45 teams comprising students from diverse academic backgrounds and varying levels of experience, ranging from first-year students to senior undergraduates. A total of 33 teams submitted completed projects after an intensive week of analysis, modelling and collaboration. Addressing a Real National Challenge Participants worked with data from 20,871 adults across all 47 counties, collected through the 2024 FinAccess…
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19Jun 2026 by @iLabAfrica
@iLabAfrica Celebrates Executive Education Graduates in Software Development, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing

@iLabAfrica Celebrates Executive Education Graduates in Software Development, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Marketing

Executive Education
@iLabAfrica, Strathmore University's Centre of Excellence in ICT Innovation and Development, celebrated the graduation of learners from its Executive Education Unit, marking the successful completion of the Software Development Course, AI Professional Programme and Digital Marketing Masterclass. The graduation ceremony brought together over 120 professionals from diverse sectors, reflecting the growing demand for practical digital skills and lifelong learning in an increasingly technology-driven world. The programmes equipped participants with industry-relevant competencies through hands-on, project-based learning designed to address real-world challenges. Speaking during the ceremony, Dr. Lorna Mutegi, Executive Education Manager at @iLabAfrica, commended the graduates for their resilience and commitment to completing their learning journeys despite balancing careers, family responsibilities and other personal commitments. "Today, we celebrate more than the completion of a course—we celebrate the power of finishing. Each…
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