Celebrating Innovation: MUT Teams Triumph at the 2025 AI Hackathon

On 14th November, we marked the successful completion of a remarkable six-month journey of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. Representing Murang’a University of Technology , our teams participated in the 2025 edition of Inter-University AI Hackathon, held at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) . This event brought together some of the brightest young minds from about 30 universities across the country, all united by a shared passion for artificial intelligence and its transformative potential.

Throughout the competition, our students showcased not only technical expertise, but also creativity, teamwork, and a commitment to developing practical solutions to real-world problems. Their outstanding performance was evident as Murang’a University of technology excelled across multiple sub-themes, securing top positions and reaffirming the institution’s growing reputation as a hub for technological excellence and innovation.

In the AI for Business category, Team OPTIBIZ 360 emerged as the first-place winners. The team, comprising John Kagunda, SherylAnn Nyawira, John Maina, Calvin Chuma, and Caleb Muuo, impressed the judges with an innovative solution that demonstrated how AI can be leveraged to enhance business operations, decision-making, and overall efficiency.