Huawei ICT Competition Opens at Kyambogo University in Uganda

Huawei Technologies Uganda has launched the 11th edition of its Huawei ICT Competition at Kyambogo University. The event, held on November 13, aims to encourage students to develop practical technology skills and compete at regional and global levels. This year's competition, themed "I.C. The Future," invites university and college students to strengthen their ICT knowledge and apply technology to solve real-world challenges.

The competition features three main categories: Network, Cloud, and Computing. In the Network category, students can focus on areas such as cybersecurity, data communication, and wireless technologies. The Cloud category emphasizes cloud computing and artificial intelligence, while the Computing category covers open-source technologies like openEuler, openGauss, and Kunpeng. Registration for the competition is open until mid-December 2026.

Preliminary examinations are scheduled for December 2026, with national finals set for January 2027. Successful candidates will be organized into teams of three, supported by an instructor, for bootcamp training ahead of the Southern Africa regional laboratory examinations in March 2027. The best teams will advance to the global finals in Shenzhen, China, in May 2027.

Top-performing teams will compete for cash prizes ranging from RMB5,500 to RMB15,000. Dickson Mugerwa from Kyambogo University's Faculty of Engineering encouraged students to participate, highlighting that practical ICT skills and certifications give graduates a competitive edge in the global job market. He also appreciated Huawei's continued support for developing ICT talent.

Amon Nasasira, a Kyambogo University student and former contestant, shared his experience of how the competition helped him build practical skills and professional connections that contributed to his career in ICT. He encouraged fellow students to participate, citing the value of his experience in networking and cloud technologies.

The Huawei ICT Competition is part of the company's efforts to develop digital talent, promote innovation, and support national digital transformation through access to technology training and international learning opportunities. The competition is held in collaboration with Kyambogo University's Faculty of Engineering.

The launch event aimed to raise awareness and encourage student registration for the 2026–2027 competition. Interested students can register until mid-December 2026 to participate in the preliminary examinations and potentially advance to the global finals.

Key points

• The competition offers students opportunities to strengthen their ICT knowledge and develop practical skills.
• Successful teams will advance to the global finals in Shenzhen, China, in May 2027.
• Top-performing teams will compete for cash prizes ranging from RMB5,500 to RMB15,000.