The National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) has crowned Caroline Gakii, Daniel Maitethia, and Ezekiel Otieno of Meru University of Science and Technology as the overall winners of its 2025 National AI Hackathon competition. The trio clinched the top prize for their project, “A Low-Cost AI-Powered Digital Microscope for Accessible Cancer and Malaria Diagnosis in Kenya,”
The push by Kenya to establish itself as a frontrunner in artificial intelligence innovation continues to gain pace, particularly on Tuesday, as the National Intelligence Research University (NIRU) hosted the Artificial Intelligence Hackathon 2025 Finalists Showcase. The event which occurred on March 31, 2026, saw the country’s best innovators present cutting-edge solutions to address key
Kenya took a decisive leap forward on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in strengthening its technological future, following an unprecedented national response to the National AI Hackathon 2025. The more than 5,656 registrations and 2,467 proposal submissions mark a historic moment for the country, demonstrating its rapidly growing innovation culture and the public’s strong appetite for