Kujia Partners Awards
Celebrating Excellence in Kenya’s Digital Future
Kujia Awards
The Kujia Partners Awards is a national recognition program celebrating outstanding talent in Kenya’s digital and technology ecosystem. The awards honor top-performing students and employees working in six high-impact digital fields:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Data Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The awards promote excellence, innovation, and regional inclusion across Kenya’s 12 Kujia Kenya regions.
- Student Category Eligibility (Ages 18–35)
To qualify for the student awards, nominees must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be enrolled in:
- A TVET institution (Certificate or Diploma)
- A university (Undergraduate)
- A postgraduate program (MSc or PhD)
- Be nominated by a legally registered institution based in Kenya
- Be pursuing one of the six Kujia Awards digital disciplines
- Employee Category Eligibility (Age 18 and above)
To qualify for the employee awards, nominees must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a Kenyan citizen
- Be employed in Kenya in one of the six digital fields
- Be nominated by an employer, supervisor, organization, or institution based in Kenya
- Demonstrate excellence and impact in their digital field
Awards Schedule – Students
February – Nairobi Event
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
April – Nairobi Event
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
June – Nairobi Event
- Data Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
Awards Schedule – Employees
July – Nairobi Event
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
September – Nairobi Event
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
November – Nairobi Event
- Data Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
Awards & Prizes (Per County / Constituency / Region, by Education Level)
Rank | Award |
1st Place | Starlink Kit |
2nd Place | Laptop |
3rd Place | Solar Device |
4th Place | Smartphone |
Special Notes:
- Awards are categorized by education level:
- TVET institutions (Certificate or Diploma)
- Universities (Undergraduate)
- Postgraduate programs (MSc or PhD)
- County Awards: Each county receives awards for the top four nominees within each education category
- Nairobi: Each of the 17 constituencies receives awards in the same education categories; Kiambu and Kajiado each receive awards by category for top nominees
- Regional Awards: The highest voted nominee in each region will also be recognized in each education category
- Ensures local, county-level, constituency-level, and regional recognition, while celebrating achievements across all levels of education
Pre-Awards Exhibition Day
A full day prior to the Kujia Gala Night Awards, nominees will participate in an exclusive Exhibition Day designed to enhance learning, professional development, and access to global technology resources.
For Students:
- Explore exhibitions hosted by global certification vendors in their respective fields
- Opportunity to discover discounted exam fees for internationally recognized certifications
- Interact with global certification vendors for career guidance and certification pathways, gaining insights on skill development and professional growth
For Employees:
- Meet vendors of global software solutions and learn about the latest tools and platforms
- Access discounted software subscriptions for professional use
- Gain practical insights to implement within their organizations
- Kujia Gala Night Awards
The Kujia Gala Night Awards is the pinnacle of the Kujia Awards program, bringing together nominees, educators, employers, and tech professionals for celebration, networking, and recognition.
- All nominees, regardless of ranking, are invited to attend with:
- Friends
- Family members
- Supporters
- Representatives from their institutions or workplaces
- The gala provides opportunities to:
- Meet industry leaders, mentors, and educators
- Celebrate achievements across students and employees
- Strengthen professional networks across regions and disciplines
- Proceeds from Gala Night tickets will support youth access to global digital skills, digitally enabled jobs, and digital entrepreneurship activities in counties, ensuring the awards program contributes to sustainable digital development
Regional Representation and Counties
The Kujia Awards follow the official Kujia Kenya regional chapters, ensuring all 47 counties of Kenya are fully represented. Nominees compete within their regional chapters, guaranteeing equitable recognition.
Regional mapping:
- Coast Region: Mombasa; Kwale; Kilifi; Taita‑Taveta; Tana River; Lamu
- North Eastern Region: Garissa; Wajir; Mandera
- Upper Eastern Region: Meru; Embu; Tharaka‑Nithi
- Eastern / Lower Eastern Region: Machakos; Kitui; Makueni
- Mt. Kenya / Central Region: Murang’a; Nyeri; Kirinyaga; Nyandarua; Laikipia
- North Rift Region: Uasin Gishu; West Pokot; Baringo; Nandi; Elgeyo/Marakwet
- Northern Region: Turkana; Marsabit; Samburu; Isiolo
- South Rift Region: Nakuru; Bomet; Kericho; Narok
- South Nyanza Region: Migori; Homa Bay; Kisii; Nyamira
- Central Nyanza Region: Kisumu; Siaya
- Western Region: Kakamega; Bungoma; Trans Nzoia; Vihiga; Busia
- Nairobi Metropolitan Region: Nairobi (awards per constituency – 17 constituencies), Kiambu (top voted), Kajiado (top voted)
Notes:
- Awards are generally per county in all regions
- Nairobi: Each constituency receives awards; Kiambu and Kajiado each receive one award for top voted nominees
- Regional top-voted awards: Each region also recognizes the highest voted nominee across all counties (or constituencies in Nairobi) as a regional awardee
Kujia Awards Sponsorship Packages (KES)
Package | Investment (KES) | Benefits / Exposure | Engagement Opportunities |
Platinum Sponsor – Title Sponsor | 1,000,000 | – Title sponsorship: “Kujia Awards presented by [Sponsor]” | – Host a session at Pre-Awards Exhibition Day |
Gold Sponsor | 750,000 | – Logo on banners, website, certificates | – Branding at Pre-Awards Exhibition Day |
Silver Sponsor | 500,000 | – Logo on website, certificates, banners | – Branding at Pre-Awards Exhibition Day |
Bronze Sponsor | 250,000 | – Logo on website and selected event materials | – Branding at Pre-Awards Exhibition Day |
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities (Optional, KES negotiable):
- Exhibition Partner: Booth at Pre-Awards Exhibition Day
- Award Category Sponsor: Sponsor a specific award category
- Digital/Media Partner: Support online promotion and live streaming
Sponsor Impact:
- Visibility: National exposure across 47 counties and Nairobi constituencies
- Engagement: Direct interaction with nominees, educators, and industry leaders
- Impact: Contribute to youth access to global digital skills, jobs, and entrepreneurship activities
Why Kujia Awards – Purpose per Field
For Students
Cybersecurity – Encourage mastery of ethical hacking, risk management, and data protection; foster innovation in securing digital systems; prepare students for careers in Kenya’s cybersecurity sector
Cloud Computing – Promote understanding of cloud infrastructure and management; enable implementation of scalable solutions; encourage certification and practical skills
Digital Marketing – Enhance skills in online marketing, SEO, and social media; foster creativity in digital campaigns; prepare students for Kenya’s digital economy
Software Development – Encourage coding, app development, and system design; promote innovation in software solutions; support participation in tech projects
Data Analytics – Develop skills in data interpretation, visualization, and predictive modeling; promote evidence-based decision-making; prepare students for analytics-driven roles
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Encourage research and application of AI solutions; promote innovation in machine learning and automation; prepare students for AI-focused careers
For Employees
Cybersecurity – Recognize employees securing systems and organizational data; promote best practices in risk management; encourage continuous professional development
Cloud Computing – Highlight employees implementing effective cloud solutions; promote scalable and secure cloud adoption; recognize innovation in cloud services
Digital Marketing – Celebrate employees driving measurable campaigns; encourage use of analytics, creativity, and ROI-focused strategies; promote innovation in brand communication
Software Development – Recognize employees delivering high-quality software; encourage innovation in app and platform development; promote teamwork and project delivery
Data Analytics – Celebrate employees using data to drive decisions and strategy; recognize innovation in predictive modeling; promote analytics excellence across organizations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Highlight employees applying AI to solve challenges; encourage innovative use of AI and automation; promote professional growth in AI-related fields
Conclusion
The Kujia Awards strengthen Kenya’s digital talent ecosystem by recognizing students and employees across all 47 counties, Nairobi constituencies, and regional top-voted awardees. By promoting excellence, innovation, and equitable representation—and supporting youth digital skills through Gala Night proceeds—the awards contribute to a skilled, future-ready digital workforce nationwide.
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