Zetech University is pleased to announce that three of its student-led teams have earned a place in the finals of the Pan-African Robotics Competition (PARC) 2025, slated for 17th to 19th July in Dakar, Senegal. This milestone reflects the University’s continued investment in innovation, applied learning, and excellence in Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics (STEM) education. As Africa’s largest and most prestigious robotics competition, PARC brings together top talent from across the continent to tackle real-world challenges in sectors such as agriculture, mining, and water management using robotics and artificial intelligence.
This participation is made possible through the strategic support of TME Education, a global initiative by Transfer Multisort Elektronik (TME) that promotes hands-on STEM education across the world.
Over the past six years, the competition has trained more than 2,500 young Africans in STEM disciplines, providing a unique platform for students to build critical technical and problem-solving skills. Among the qualifiers are 13 students from the School of ICT, Media and Engineering namely; Kelvin Gitau, Clinton Kiplagat, Florida Korir, Abdulahi Ismail, Moses Majengo, Samuel Odour, Muriithi Kelvin, Mukung Trizah, Barrack Murunga, Levian Amos, Josephat Onkoba, Kevin Kibuti, and Onesmas Mutinga who will represent the institution in the AI League, focusing on AI-powered solutions for Africa’s mining industry. Two teams, Team MinerAI and Team Safari, aims to revolutionise the sector through simulations that integrate machine learning for terrain analysis, mineral detection, and operational safety enhancement.
“From sleepless nights of coding, robotics, and AI, to representing Kenya on global stages, Zetech University has been a pillar in my journey. Grateful for the unwavering support.’’ Kelvin Gitau, student innovator.
In the Engineers League, Syntax Squad will showcase a robotics-based precision agriculture system designed to optimise fertilizer application for smallholder farmers. Their solution integrates ROS-based navigation, advanced sensor fusion, and a hardware-software interface to improve crop yields and sustainability, underscoring the role of engineering in driving food security and environmental resilience.
"At Zetech University, we believe in empowering our students to become solution-driven innovators who can transform their communities and the continent at large. Our students’ qualification for the Pan-African Robotics Competition is not only a proud moment for the University but also a testament to the power of applied learning, mentorship, and a curriculum that is aligned with Africa’s future. We are confident that our students will represent Kenya with excellence and showcase the brilliance that lies within Africa’s youth." Prof. Njenga Munene, Vice Chancellor, Zetech University
The University’s participation in the Pan-African Robotics Competition 2025 is not just a testament to student brilliance—it is the outcome of a deliberate and sustained institutional strategy to nurture innovation and practical skills in STEM. Through initiatives like the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Technology Hub (iZET), partnerships with global players such as Oracle Academy and RUFORUM, and platforms like the Annual Research and Innovation Week, the University has built a thriving ecosystem for discovery and problem-solving. As the teams head to Dakar, they embody the spirit of a university that is not only investing in knowledge but also actively shaping Africa’s technological future— one bold idea at a time.