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SUMMARY:Kenya's Biggest App-Developer Challenge: Hack-A-Milli Campaign
DESCRIPTION:View Fullscreen\nThe Innovation Engine: Hack-A-Milli\n​The Hack-A-Milli campaign is Kenya’s biggest app-development challenge\, an intensive sprint to build the next generation of digital solutions for the country. Powered by KeNIC (Kenya Network Information Centre) and MetaCap AI\, this initiative called upon the nation’s brightest developers\, coders\, and innovators to create a cutting-edge .KE mobile application. The core mission was to enhance the accessibility and utility of the .KE domain space\, making domain browsing and registration seamless and intuitive for every Kenyan. \n​Registration and Submissions \nThe official challenge period for registration and development ran from July 14th and officially concluded with the submission deadline on August 31st.\n​The response from Kenya’s vibrant tech community was overwhelming\, underscoring the passion for local digital innovation. Over the course of the challenge period\, the campaign saw a total of 461 registrations from individuals and teams across the country. This intense development phase culminated in 50 innovative project submissions by the 31st August\, all competing for the massive KES 1\,500\,000 total prize pool. \n​The Rigorous Judging Phase\n​Following the submission deadline\, a rigorous judging process—which included expert panel and AI evaluations—was carried out. The final evaluations concluded on September 12th. Submitted projects were meticulously assessed based on core criteria\, including Innovation\, Technical Excellence\, User Experience\, and Market Potential\, ensuring that only the most viable and well-executed applications advanced. \nWatch the Judging Process here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HCTQX7eSPY \n\nUniversity and College Represented \nThe Hack-A-Milli drew a rich mix of universities and academies from across Kenya. See the list below: \n\nKisii University\nKaratina University\nDedan Kimathi University of Technology\nJomo Kenyatta University – JKUAT\nBaringo National Polytechnic\nKCA University\nKabarak University\nMachakos university\nZone01 Kisumu Hub\nTechnical University of Kenya\nStrathmore University\nZetech University\nUniversity of Nairobi\nMasinde Muliro University of Science and Technology\nKibabii University\nMultimedia University of Kenya\nMount Kenya University\nKirinyanga University\nDaystar University\nEmbu University\nKenyatta University\nMoi University\nUniversity of Eldoret\nKiriri Women’s of Science and Technology\nSt. Paul’s University\nBaraton University\nMuranga University\nChuka University\nTechnical University of Kenya\nKenya Highlands University Friends\nUnited States International University\nThe Open University\nBaringo Polytechnic\nGarissa University\nAfrica Nazarene University\n\n\n​Grand Finale: The Award Ceremony\n​The ultimate climax of the campaign was the spectacular inaugural Hack-A-Milli Award Ceremony\, held on Thursday\, September 25th\, at Pan Pacific Serviced Suites Nairobi. The event was a powerful celebration of Kenya’s digital future\, recognizing the talent that is poised to drive the country’s domain and tech space forward.\n​We are incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of our Grand Winner and runners-up: \nGrand Winner – Daniel France Makala (Kabianga University) \n1st Runners-up – Elijah Kibuchi (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology) \n2nd Runners-up – Seth Makori (Technical University of Mombasa) \n3rd Runners-up – Asman Caleb (Kenyatta University) and Sam Arita (Moringa School) \n4th Runners-up – Emilio Cliff (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology) \n5th Runners-up – Victoria Gikonyo (Kirinyanga University)\, Rosemary Njeri (Strathmore University)\, Ian Okumu (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology) and Gloria Ngure (Kenyatta University)
URL:https://kenic.or.ke/event/kenyas-biggest-app-developer-challenge-hack-a-milli-campaign/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific\, Westlands Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Westlands\, Kenya
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ORGANIZER;CN="KeNIC and MetaCapAI":MAILTO:Info@Hack-a-milli.me.ke
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SUMMARY:Domain Summit Africa 2026
DESCRIPTION:Domain Summits are business-first events for the global domain industry.\nKeNIC is proud to announce its role as a co-host of the Domain Summit Africa 2026\, taking place 23–24 February 2026 at Villa Rosa Kempinski\, Nairobi\, Kenya. \nThe Summit brings together domain name service providers\, registrars\, registry operators\, investors\, digital entrepreneurs\, and industry leaders from across Africa and globally. Designed as a pure B2B event\, it offers a unique platform for networking\, knowledge exchange\, and strategic partnerships that advance the domain ecosystem and digital infrastructure on the continent. \n\nRegister Now: Domain Summit Africa 2026
URL:https://kenic.or.ke/event/domain-summit-africa-2026/
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building And Community Engagement In CcTLDs Management Across Africa (Cohort 3)
DESCRIPTION:TRAINING OVERVIEW \nThis training program aims to equip country code registrars with comprehensive knowledge\, practical skills\, and best practices necessary to excel in managing domain registration processes effectively\, complying with regulatory requirements\, and delivering superior customer service. By the end of the training\, participants will be empowered to enhance operational efficiency\, mitigate risks\, and apply innovation in their registrar operations. The training also aims at equipping relevant government agencies and the public in general  with knowledge about Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs). \nTRAINING DELIVERY MODE \nThe training will be delivered in person employing a range of blended instructional methods including lectures\, demonstrations\, group discussions\, simulations\, and hands-on lab activities. To enhance learner engagement\, the training will also include e-learning components allowing students to access additional content and complete quizzes. \nTRAINING VENUE \nTraining to be conducted at AFRALTI\, participants will also have a choice of staying at the Guest House for their own convenience. \nTRAINING MODULES \nThe following modules will be covered during the training: \n\n\n\nModule\nDuration\nDescription\n\n\n\n\nMODULE 1: Understanding a Registry Business\n2 Days\nThis course provides a comprehensive overview of the domain registry business\, covering its structure\, operations\, and the legal and regulatory framework. Participants will learn fundamental DNS concepts\, the domain registration process\, and strategic management practices for running a registry business.\n\n\nMODULE 2: Operating a Registry Business\n2 Days\nThis course provides a comprehensive introduction to operating a domain registry and registrar business. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the roles and relationships between registries\, registrars\, and registrants\, essential for navigating the domain registration ecosystem.\n\n\nMODULE 3: Securing the Registry Business\n6 Days\nThis course covers essential aspects of securing a registry business\, focusing on data protection\, cybersecurity requirements\, fraud prevention\, and AI’s role in security. Participants will learn to protect sensitive data\, meet cybersecurity standards\, manage fraud and risks\, and use AI to detect and mitigate threats.\n\n\nMODULE 4: Registrar’s Internet Infrastructure Management\n5 Days\nThis course provides a comprehensive understanding of managing and optimizing Internet infrastructure for registrar operations. Participants will delve into foundational TCP/IP concepts\, including IPv4\, IPv6\, and DNS. The course covers the design\, implementation\, and management of fibre networking\, along with broadband wireless technologies such as WiFi\, 5G\, satellite networks\, private 5G\, and cognitive networks. Through practical insights and hands-on learning\, attendees will gain the skills needed to effectively manage and enhance internet infrastructure to support registrar operations.\n\n\nMODULE 5: Advanced DNS Implementation\n5 Days\nThis course offers an in-depth exploration of advanced DNS concepts and practical skills. Participants will master BIND configuration\, security\, and optimization\, and learn to implement DNSSEC using BIND. The course provides hands-on experience in troubleshooting complex DNS issues and tuning DNS performance for large-scale deployments. Additionally\, attendees will explore DNS integration with modern technologies\, including IPv6 and cloud services\, equipping them with the knowledge to manage and optimize DNS infrastructures effectively.\n\n\n\n \nTRAINING OBJECTIVES \n– Equip country code registrars with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage domain registration processes\, comply with regulatory requirements\, and provide excellent customer service. \n– Equip relevant government agencies with knowledge about Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs). \n– Train the community and individuals in the operation of Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLDs) business. \nTARGET GROUP \nThe training will target the following target categories of participant: \n\nCountry code domain registries\nCountry code domain registrars\nISPs\nMobile Network operators\nCommunity Network operators\nGovernment ICT agencies\nICT regulators\nSMEs and individuals interested in domain registration business
URL:https://kenic.or.ke/event/capacity-building-and-community-engagement-in-cctlds-management-across-africa/
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