KARATINA UNIVERSITY CLINCHES FIRST POSITION AT HACKATHON – Karatina University

We are delighted to announce that students from the School of Computing and Informatics at Karatina University secured First Position at a hackathon competition hosted by Tharaka University. The team was led by the Director Open, Distance E-Learning(ODEL) Dr. Harriet Tsindale.

The Director ODEL and Team lead addressing the audience during the hackathon competitions at Tharaka University.

The team, behind the innovative project titled “ANTI-DEATH,” developed and successfully deployed the best prototype within just 18 hours. Their outstanding innovation, teamwork, and technical expertise were evident throughout the competition.

Our student innovators during the final presentation of their innovation

During the final presentation, the prototype captivated both judges and participants, standing out for its practicality, relevance, and strong potential to address road and transport safety challenges. The solution demonstrates significant promise for incubation and further development.

Our students during the award ceremony after clinching First Position at the hackathon competition held at Tharaka University.

This remarkable achievement reflects the strength of our academic programmes, the dedication and creativity of our students, and the unwavering support of our faculty mentors.