Achievements &
Recognition
Milestones that mark our journey toward a world-class innovation hub — awards won, systems launched, and partnerships forged.
Green Tech Hackathon 2025
“Innovating Today for a Greener Tomorrow”
🏆 KAFU Result
Judges Award — Team EcoGuard
“Empowering citizens to report & track environmental threats in real time — turning awareness into action.”
All KAFU Teams at the Hackathon
| Team | Project | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team EcoGuard | EcoGuard | Civic / EnviroTech | 🏆 Judges Award |
| Team Agrivision | Crop Doctor | AgriTech / AI | Finalist |
| Team Verdant Techies | EcoCred | GreenTech / Gamification | Finalist |
Individual Project Profiles
EcoGuard
Team EcoGuard
A mobile & web platform empowering citizens to report and track environmental threats in real time — pollution, deforestation, floods, droughts, and wildlife dangers. Linked with agencies for coordinated action and promotes active conservation.
Crop Doctor
Team Agrivision
An AI-powered tool that detects and diagnoses crop diseases early from plant images. Recommends eco-friendly treatments to reduce chemical use and helps farmers prevent losses while boosting sustainable farming practices.
EcoCred
Team Verdant Techies
A gamified platform rewarding eco-friendly actions: tree planting, recycling, and choosing green transport. Users earn EcoPoints, unlock badges, join environmental challenges, and track their personal conservation impact.
Milestones Timeline
Key moments that have shaped KAFU iiHub into a leading innovation centre.
Call for Software Developer Trainees
KAFU/IIHUB/CALL/001/2026 — First formal trainee recruitment drive launched.
Green Tech Hackathon 2025 — Judges Award
Team EcoGuard won the Judges Award at the Oracle & Strathmore University iLab Africa hackathon. Theme: "Innovating Today for a Greener Tomorrow".
KAFU AI Assistant Launched
NLP-powered conversational agent handling student inquiries, guiding users through university services — live and in use.
KAFU Online Admission System Launched
Full-scale automated digital admissions platform streamlining student onboarding, application tracking, and enrollment workflows.
STEMpower–IBM Digital Skills Partnership
Strategic partnership established to deliver IBM SkillsBuild digital skills training to KAFU students and community members.
Industry Training & Partnership Programs
Active programs connecting students with industry mentors, real-world projects, and certification pathways.
Partners & Collaborators
Organisations that have trusted and partnered with KAFU iiHub to create impact.
Be Part of the Next Milestone
Whether you are a student, researcher, or industry partner — there is a place for you in the KAFU iiHub story. Join us and help write the next chapter.