Kenya launches Huawei ICT competition to promote digital literacy among youth
NAIROBI, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese telecoms firm Huawei on Thursday launched its information and communication technology (ICT) competition at a Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Huawei launched its 10th ICT competition in Nairobi, Kenya, on August 14 to enhance digital literacy and foster innovation among local youth. The event, attended by government officials and industry executives, aims to attract over 10,000 participants from tertiary institutions nationwide.
- Over 10,000 expected participants from tertiary institutions.
- Moses Wetang’ula, Speaker of Kenya’s National Assembly, highlighted the competition's role in fostering innovation and digital literacy.
- Top performers will receive awards and potential job opportunities, with global finals scheduled for May 2026 in China.
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