Two university students have bagged an award for their cybersecurity innovation at this year’s WorldSkills Kenya National Competition held at the Kenya School of TVET (KSTVET) in Nairobi.
The invention by Zetech University students Mburu Karanja and Simon Wafula focused on cybersecurity which basically is an analyst in the web and cloud platforms and performs security checks to assess systems’ vulnerability and providing recommendations to secure them.
Karanja and Wafula emerged first runners-up, with a standout performance in the Cyber Security and CISCO Networks category.
The competition, which brought together some of the brightest and most innovative students from across the country was jointly organized by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA), the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Huawei.
This year’s competition focused on showcasing and elevating technical skills with 12 main skill areas including; Sustainable Agriculture, Innovative Technology, and Innovative Engineering Solutions, reflecting the diverse and rapidly evolving fields that are critical to the nation’s development.
The competition served as a precursor to the World Skills global competition in Lyon, France from September 10 to 15, 2024 as well as the World Skills Africa competition scheduled for March 2025.
The primary goal of the WorldSkills Kenya National Competition is to raise the profile and recognition of skilled professionals in Kenya.
By integrating international occupational standards into the country’s training systems, the competition aims to enhance the quality of vocational education and training in the country as it also promotes skills mobility, allowing Kenyan professionals to compete and collaborate on a global stage.
Moreover, the event serves as a platform for demonstrating the competence and potential of Kenyan youth to industry leaders and the broader economy.
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Three months ago, two other students from the University stood out in a competition with their innovation, AirSafi, an innovation that monitors the air quality index, providing real-time notifications to communities and industries about pollution levels.
The project by Kevin Gitau and Moses Majengo was designed to combat air pollution, thereby making cities and other urban set-ups live-able as well as tackling related diseases.
The innovative project clinched an award during the inaugural Interuniversity Power Learn Project Hackathon, a competition dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial and technological talents among university students.
By Kamau Njoroge
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