Five top-performing Kenyan college college students have returned residence after a weeklong immersive expertise in China, the place they took half in Huawei’s international flagship program, Seeds for the Future 2025.
Held from July 21 to 25, this system introduced collectively distinctive college students from internationally, together with Brazil, Portugal, Namibia, and Madagascar, for superior ICT coaching, innovation showcases, and cultural exchanges designed to nurture future tech leaders.
Representing Kenya have been Shem Machii Ngunjiri (Dedan Kimathi University of Technology), Sophy Cherono Rop (United States International University–Africa), Huldah Mwihaki Kaura (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology), Mungai Erick Gachuhi (Moi University), and Samuel Ochor Ogeno (University of Nairobi).
The college students engaged in hands-on coaching in 5G, synthetic intelligence, cloud computing, and sensible metropolis options by way of website visits to Huawei’s state-of-the-art exhibition halls, Longgang’s Smart Government Showcase, and drone producer DJI’s international headquarters.
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During the closing ceremony, members have been awarded certificates of completion. In a shifting handle, Ochor likened the journey to the expansion of a seed.
“A seed begins in the dead of night, buried within the soil—unseen, unsure, unimportant, however filled with potential. With time, care, water, air, and the appropriate surroundings, it sprouts, grows, and ultimately turns into one thing impactful.”
Kaura echoed the sentiment, calling the chance “an unforgettable journey” that broadened their minds and deepened their understanding of how innovation can spark real-world change.
Now in its eleventh 12 months in Kenya, the Seeds for the Future program continues to construct native capability by providing college students behind-the-scenes entry to Huawei’s analysis and growth facilities, publicity to real-time tech purposes, and international networking boards.
Michael Kamau, Huawei ICT Academy Manager, said this system’s long-term affect.
“These vibrant minds signify the way forward for Kenya’s digital panorama. Through Seeds for the Future, we’re equipping them with the abilities, international publicity, and networks they should lead Africa’s tech-driven progress,” he said.
Huawei’s Global ICT Program
Launched in 2008, Seeds for the Future is Huawei’s international CSR initiative aimed toward creating native ICT expertise and fostering digital inclusion. The program has benefited greater than 15,000 college students throughout 140 international locations.
Kenya has been an lively participant since 2014, with alumni now contributing to the nation’s digital transformation efforts.
Huawei’s Global ICT Program is a complete initiative designed to domesticate and empower the following technology of digital professionals worldwide.
The ICT Academy has partnered with greater than 3,000 universities internationally to ship structured ICT coaching together with programs in AI, cloud, IoT, routing and switching, and cybersecurity, with over 1.3 million college students skilled by the top of 2024.
Huawei’s Certification program provides greater than 100 exams throughout 22 technical domains (HCNA, HCNP, HCIE) and has licensed tons of of hundreds of execs globally, 300,000 per-year certification objective set underneath ICT Academy.
In Kenya, greater than 240 college students have participated by way of digital and in-person periods, with coaching excursions in China and South Africa, laborious certifications, internships, and profession alternatives awarded to excellent members.
