Kenya's spirit of innovation is ripe but needs nurturing

Christine Anyango at her juakali work station within Kibuye area. [Kevine Omollo, Standard]

Hundreds of students from across Kenya participated in a virtual hackathon organised by Microsoft and Equity Bank between February 17 and March 17 this year.

The initiative encouraged students to be creative and collaborate to create proofs of concept and minimum viable products to address business and social challenges in the payments, financial inclusion, and digital identity thematic areas.