Three youth teams from the Siaya Hackathon challenge received national recognition at the Kenya Software and AI Summit in Eldoret. This highlights Kenya's commitment to its digital economy through grassroots innovation and collaborative partnerships.

• 35 talented young innovators from Siaya developed practical digital solutions for MSMEs and SMEs during the 72-hour hackathon.
• The hackathon was a strategic partnership between Konza Technopolis, the ICT Ministry, and Huawei Kenya, which provided crucial leadership, policy direction, and expert mentorship.
• Winning projects included AGRILINK BONDO (agricultural management and marketplace), Dhibiti Stock (inventory and sales management), and Kazi-hub (connecting informal job seekers with opportunities).