The Tech Innovations Changing How Kenya Tackles Climate Challenges
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…