CAMPAIGN FINANCE WATCH TOOL HACKATHON 2026
Build Tech. Expose Illicit Money. Protect Democracy.
Are you a young innovator passionate about tech, data, and governance?
Join Transparency International Kenya and partners in building solutions that monitor political financing and promote accountability ahead of Kenya’s 2027 Elections.
Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya)
In partnership with ELGIA, URAI Trust & Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD)
Supported by FCDO
Hosted with Strathmore University – @iLabAfrica
The Campaign Finance Watch Tool Hackathon challenges young techies to enhance an existing digital platform that:
✔ Tracks political financing
✔ Visualizes data for public understanding
✔ Monitors misuse of public resources in campaigns
Your innovation could shape how Kenyans hold leaders accountable.
Choose one challenge:
- Challenge 1: Identify gaps and design innovative features for the Campaign Finance Watch Tool.
- Challenge 2: Create enhanced data visualizations using real political finance data.
- ✔ Teams of up to 4 members (at least 1/3 gender representation)
✔ Students in ICT, Computer Science, Design, Journalism, Media, Statistics or related fields
✔ At least one team member with 2+ years development experience
✔ Skills in: Web development, UI/UX, data visualization, graphics, CMS, HTML, CSS, JS
✨ Training & mentorship
✨ Chance to implement your solution on a national platform
✨ Grants for winning teams
✨ Visibility & real-world impact
✨ Network with governance & tech leaders
1️⃣ Apply online visit @iLabAfrica
2️⃣ Successful teams proceed to Hackathon Conference
3️⃣ Build & submit a prototype + pitch
4️⃣ Present to a judging panel
THINK TECH CAN FIGHT CORRUPTION? PROVE IT.
REGISTER NOW AND BUILD A TOOL THAT PROTECTS DEMOCRACY.
Limited slots available.
Youth, women, persons with disabilities and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
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