KISII NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC AI HACKATHON 2026

History was made yesterday at Kisii National Polytechnic as we officially flagged off the 1st Joint AI Hackathon, in powerful partnership with the Quintuple Helix Partners

 Mission: Turn real-world problems into AI-powered solutions!

A ROOM FULL OF GIANTS

The launch pulled together an incredible constellation of leaders from government, industry, academia , and innovation ecosystems  all in ONE room, for ONE purpose: empowering the next generation of African innovators!

 Dr. Timothy Arege - CECM, Kisii County

 Mr. Hillary Omondi - CEO, Bigbrains

 Eng. Derick Muogodo - CEO, AgriPlant Kenya  (virtual)

 Representative of the CEO, AIPeC Kenya

 Ms. Leah - Hub Manager, Fie-Labs Innovation Hub

 Mr. Francis Okwara - Principal Innovation Officer, KENIA 💻(virtual)

 Mr. George Nyakoe - Deputy Principal, representing Kisii National Polytechnic

 Chief Principal Mr. Geoffrey Andama

 Madam Damaris Gwako - Deputy Principal Academics

Plus our incredible industry liaison officers, mentors, and champions cheering on our trainees