From left- Prof Paul Wambua DVC Technical University of Kenya, John Tuwei Director TVET, Wang Runlam, Shi Yue Deputy general manager and Prof Paul Wambua DVC TUK on July 28, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Mercy Njoki from TUK say the experience remains life-changing that will shape her future labour market.
"This challenge gives us an incredible opportunity to learn, apply our skills, and produce real-world solutions," she said.
The Africa Tech Challenge celebrates a decade of progress, will last for five weeks of intense training into lifelong careers in Africa's still-evolving industrial ecosystem, which will turn into sustainable innovation, employment, and industrial transformation.
Top-performing teams will win training opportunities in China and scholarships to prepare for the WorldSkills Competition.
Launched under the theme "Dream and Invent Your Future," the 2024 edition brings together elite Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students from 12 African countries to compete in CNC machining, mechanical drawing, CAD design, and mobile app development. A total of 142 teams comprising 568 participants are competing in a five-week skills showcase that will culminate in a grand finale on August 24.