Kenyan Innovators Gear Up for Continental Hackathon
Kenyan innovation takes center stage as a talented team of four young women prepares to represent their country at the highly anticipated Continental Hackathon. The team earned their spot through a decisive victory at the Absa Bank Kenya-GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon, a national competition that highlighted the ingenuity and drive of Kenyan female tech talent. This achievement underscores Kenya’s growing prominence in the African tech landscape, showcasing the nation’s commitment to fostering innovation and empowering women in the digital sphere.
Jasho: A Fintech Solution for Financial Inclusion
The Kenyan team’s winning project, ‘Jasho-Powering Your Hustle’, is an innovative fintech application designed to address financial management challenges faced by gig workers and individuals with disabilities. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the app provides a comprehensive suite of features, including real-time expense tracking, personalized financial advice, and robust fraud protection. Furthermore, Jasho incorporates accessibility features such as voice commands and facial recognition, ensuring usability for a diverse range of users. The development of Jasho reflects the hackathon’s theme, “Future-Proofing Africa: Innovation at the Intersection of FinTech, Cybersecurity, and AI.” The national competition saw 112 women, aged 18 to 35, compete, working tirelessly for 30 hours to build their solutions, emphasizing the importance of digital skills for women.
The upcoming Continental Hackathon provides a significant platform for these Kenyan innovators to showcase their skills and contribute to the advancement of technology across the African continent. Their success will not only highlight their individual accomplishments but also inspire other young women to pursue careers in technology, strengthening Africa’s technological capabilities for the future.
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