By Issa Hussein - Reporter
Kenya, 7 June 2026 - Kenya has achieved a major milestone in global technology and innovation after Team Kenya secured the country's first-ever Grand Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Final held in Shenzhen, China.
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi on Sunday hailed the achievement as a proud moment for the country, congratulating the students who represented Kenya on the international stage.
"Team Kenya delivered an outstanding performance at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 Global Final in Shenzhen, China, securing the country's first-ever Grand Prize in the competition's ten-year history," Mudavadi said.
The top honour was won by the Kenyan team competing in the Cloud Category, comprising Kevin Tuei, Catherine Atieno, Brian Ngugi Kamau, and Salem Kim Lumumba.
Kenya also earned recognition in other categories, with an all-female team consisting of Esther Wairimu, Joan Nkatha, Melane Minayo, and Faith Mosonik receiving the Women in Technology Award.
Meanwhile, Denzel Nzinga, Robert Wambua, and Joy Wairimu secured First Prize in the Network Category, further cementing Kenya's strong showing at the global competition.
Mudavadi said the achievements demonstrated the growing capabilities of Kenyan youth in the fields of information and communication technology.
"This remarkable achievement reflects the talent, innovation and determination of Kenya's young people," he said.
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The Prime Cabinet Secretary also linked the success to the strengthening partnership between Kenya and China in technology, innovation and skills development.
The Huawei ICT Competition is one of the world's largest technology contests, bringing together students from universities and higher learning institutions across the globe to compete in areas such as cloud computing, networking, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation.
Kenya's performance at this year's finals marks a significant breakthrough for the country's technology sector and highlights the increasing competitiveness of Kenyan students in the global digital economy.
"You have made the nation proud," Mudavadi said in his congratulatory message.
The victory comes as Kenya continues to invest in digital skills, innovation, and technology-driven education as part of efforts to position the country as a leading ICT hub in Africa.