Students from Mountains of the Moon University have advanced to the global finals of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 after emerging winners in the Regional Innovation Track.
The team, known as AgriChain (Uganda Innovation Team), will represent Uganda at the global finals scheduled for June 2–5, 2026 in Shenzhen.
Comprising Okoo Elvis, Wasswa Atibu, and Masendi Aaron, under the mentorship of Alinaitwe Mukonyezi, the team impressed judges with AgriChain—an artificial intelligence-powered solution built using MindSpore. The project is designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and productivity across agricultural value chains.
Their victory follows a competitive selection process that began with preliminary rounds in December 2025, followed by the national finals in January 2026. The team then outperformed competitors from 21 Sub-Saharan African countries during the regional finals held in Kampala on March 5, 2026.
Arinda Ronnie Akantorana, Public Relations Manager at Huawei Technologies Uganda, praised the achievement, describing it as a reflection of strong academic training and mentorship.
“This achievement is a testament to the high standard of education and technical training at Mountains of the Moon University. It is a source of pride for the academic community and an inspiration to other students,” he said.
The university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Pius Coxwell Achanga, also commended the team, noting that such platforms are critical for developing digital skills and nurturing innovation.
“We are proud to see our students excel at the regional level and represent Uganda on the global stage,” he said.
Team member Aaron Masendi highlighted the broader significance of the competition, saying it provided an opportunity to develop practical solutions to real-world challenges.
“This platform has strengthened our technical capabilities and reinforced our commitment to using technology to transform agriculture in Africa,” he said.
The Huawei ICT Competition brings together students from more than 2,000 universities across over 100 countries. Since its launch in 2015, it has become a key platform for developing ICT talent and promoting innovation in fields such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and networking. The programme is also recognised as a partner initiative of the UNESCO Global Skills Academy.
The AgriChain team’s success highlights the growing role of African universities in driving innovation and positions Uganda as an emerging hub for technology-driven agricultural solutions.
