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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