Recipients:
Faustin Mwinzi (PI)
Bonface Demesi
Gideon Yegon
Description:
VeriMT: a blockchain-based meat traceability and market integration model designed to secure Kenya’s meat value chain by anchoring data integrity at licensed slaughterhouses.
Recipients:
Dr. Rhispah Khamonyi (PI)
Simanka Mataiyian
Natasha Maina
Description:
This project addresses rising unemployment, financial mismanagement, and limited access to affordable financing in Emuhaya Sub-County by promoting inclusive and accountable entrepreneurship. It introduces the Emubest Wallet, an innovative digital platform that integrates financial literacy, digital finance tools, and forensic accounting principles to enhance transparency, strengthen governance, and reduce fraud within community savings groups (chamas).
The initiative targets youth, women, and persons living with disabilities, equipping them with essential financial and digital skills to improve financial decision-making and support the development of sustainable enterprises. By strengthening accountability mechanisms and rebuilding trust in community-based financing systems, the project seeks to increase access to reliable and affordable financial services. Ultimately, the project contributes to poverty reduction and inclusive local economic development by fostering a culture of transparency, improving financial management practices, and enabling communities to effectively mobilize and grow their financial resources.
Recipients:
Dr. Simon Mwendia (PI)
Isaac Karanu
Description:
The project seeks to address academic integrity challenges at KCA University by eliminating proxy attendance and exam impersonation through a secure, technology-driven solution. It replaces manual attendance systems with a network-validated digital platform that accurately tracks student participation and enforces the 75% attendance requirement, ensuring only eligible students sit for examinations. The system is developed and rigorously tested within a Shadow Virtual Campus to guarantee data security, accuracy, and reliability. By strengthening verification processes and reducing opportunities for fraud, the project enhances institutional credibility, supports fair academic practices, and promotes a culture of accountability and integrity within the University.
Recipients:
Purity Mureithi (PI)
Lemmy Munene
Faith Gachoka
Description:
RadaRoute is an AI-powered public transport management system designed to enhance efficiency, reliability, and transparency in Kenya’s urban mobility sector. The platform integrates real-time vehicle tracking, traffic prediction, multimodal route planning, and fare visibility to deliver accurate, data-driven insights for both commuters and transport operators. By addressing persistent challenges—including traffic congestion, unpredictable matatu schedules, fragmented planning, and informal route management—RadaRoute reduces uncertainty and improves travel experiences. The system supports better coordination across transport networks, promotes informed decision-making, and contributes to the development of more sustainable, efficient, and user-centered urban transport systems in rapidly growing cities.
Recipients:
Melgibson Kennedy Odari (PI) (Student)
Alfred Ondiek
Description:
Tayari is a digital platform that connects Kenyan students with verified internship and attachment opportunities while enabling startups and SMEs to access reliable, pre-screened talent. The platform allows students to build comprehensive academic and skills profiles, discover opportunities aligned with their career goals, and track applications in real time. For businesses, Tayari streamlines recruitment through a structured and efficient system for sourcing and onboarding qualified young talent. By bridging the gap between education and employment, the platform enhances youth employability, supports enterprise growth, and contributes to a more responsive and inclusive labor market.
Recipients:
Sharleen Mbula Mule (PI) (Student)
Dr. Jackson Ndolo
Description:
The project aims to improve health outcomes by enhancing access to credible nutrition knowledge in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 3. Guided by the SECI knowledge creation model, the study adopts a qualitative exploratory approach, utilizing expert interviews and comprehensive literature reviews. Data will be analyzed through thematic mapping to generate insights into Kenya’s existing nutrition knowledge systems. The project will develop and validate a framework for a digital clinical nutrition repository designed for integration into national health systems. By strengthening knowledge access and utilization, the initiative supports evidence-based practice and contributes to improved nutrition care and public health outcomes.
