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2025 September 2 . 12:37 AM

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Register Now for the International ICT Competition Inviting TVET Students Worldwide

The Huawei ICT Global Competition is making a significant impact on the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) education landscape in Kenya, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

The competition, which has been running since 2018, has reached over 12,000 students from universities, colleges, and TVET institutions across Kenya. It serves as a crucial platform for identifying, nurturing, and showcasing top ICT talent from these institutions [1][3][5].

The Kenyan Ministry of Education has encouraged TVET institution principals to encourage their students to register for the competition. This is because the competition offers students an opportunity to benchmark themselves internationally and enhance their practical skills [2][4].

In a bid to further strengthen this collaboration, Huawei and Kenya’s State Department for TVET signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier in 2025. The MoU aims to expand ICT training to 150 TVET institutions in Kenya, build ICT capacity for both trainers and learners annually, and foster innovation to enhance the industry readiness of TVET graduates [2][4].

Given ICT's growing importance in sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, logistics, and finance, the competition supports Kenya’s goals for workforce development aligned with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Big Data, IoT, and Cybersecurity [2][4]. It thus positions TVET students to compete internationally, enhances youth employment prospects, and strengthens Kenya’s participation in the global digital economy [2].

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Wetangula, emphasized that the future of Kenya lies in the hands of young innovators and the ICT sector is crucial for building the Kenya of tomorrow [6]. Michael Kamau, the ICT Academy Programme Manager at Huawei Kenya, stated that the impact of the Huawei ICT Global competition has extended beyond Kenya's borders, with more than 40 Kenyan students qualifying for the global finals in China [7].

Moreover, many of the finalists in the competition have been offered positions in Huawei's management trainee program or roles with Huawei Channel Partners, indicating the high caliber of the students [8]. The 10th edition of the Huawei ICT Global competition aims to enroll approximately 10,000 students from universities, TVET institutions, and colleges. The competition will focus on networking, cloud computing, and computing [9].

In conclusion, the Huawei ICT Global Competition is a valuable initiative that is strengthening ICT education within Kenyan TVET institutions by providing structured skill development, fostering industry relevance, and opening international opportunities for students. This effort is part of broader public–private partnerships aimed at youth empowerment and bridging education-industry gaps [2][4].