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Isiolo Youth Innovation Center Shines at Presidential Innovation Awards

In a momentous ceremony at State House, Nairobi, President William Ruto unveiled the Presidential Innovation Challenge & Award
(Youth Edition), celebrating Kenya’s entrepreneurial prowess. With a total of KSh 10 million awarded to deserving innovators, the event marked a significant step towards fostering innovation-driven growth and socio-economic development nationwide.

The inaugural Presidential Innovation Challenge and Award (PIA) reached its climax, with winners from 30 counties across Kenya receiving recognition for their groundbreaking innovations. BioAfriq Energy, Signvrse, and Agritech Analytics emerged as the top recipients of substantial grants, showcasing Kenya’s potential to lead in diverse sectors.

Addressing attendees, President Ruto reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for innovation. He highlighted the pivotal role played by initiatives such as the PIA, the Hustler Fund, the Youth Enterprise Fund, and the Women Fund in supporting budding entrepreneurs.

Among the recipients was Kenneth Kimathi, Co-Founder, Wafugaji Digital, a revolutionary initiative, with the aim of transforming livestock trading market, in Isiolo County and beyond. A product of the Kenya School of Government – Isiolo Youth Innovation Centre, Wafugaji Digital which is still under development, is expected to empower traders with an online platform connecting them to the existing markets and emerging opportunities previously beyond reach.

The ceremony underscored Kenya’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of nurturing entrepreneurial talent and harnessing homegrown solutions for socio-economic progress. With unwavering government support and a thriving culture of innovation, Kenya is poised to lead in entrepreneurship and technological advancement on the global stage.

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