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

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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?

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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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