CBK AI HACKATHON 2025 WHY THE HACKATHON

Innovation

Get to learn about how innovation and product development has improved the financial sector.

Engage

Network and learn from industry experts and like-minded thought leaders on how their organizations are embracing technology.

Discussions

Discuss, collaborate and get more insights from other professionals in fintech on technology and new ways of solving problems in financial sector.

Opportunities

The CBK AI Hackathon will drive opportunities between investors and start-ups.

272 APPLICATIONS, 15 FINALISTS FINALISTS

  • AI Security Shield - Nigeria
  • Asante Tech Group - Botswana
  • BirgenAI - Kenya
  • Dikokraft (Pty) Ltd - Botswana
  • Futa Financial Services (Pty) Limited - Namibia
  • Hesabu AI - Kenya
  • Institute of Economic Affairs - Kenya
  • IntegriMlinzi Sentinel - Kenya
  • Pro-Local Edge Ltd - Kenya
  • Mapossa - Cameroon
  • SentinelIQ - Kenya
  • United States International University - Africa (USIU-Africa) - Kenya
  • Veritas AI - Kenya
  • Wakandi Kenya Ltd - Kenya
  • Zavora Technologies Ltd - Kenya

JUDGES

Matu Mugo

Director, Bank Supervision, Central Bank of Kenya

Anastasia Kariuki

Deputy Director, Information Technology, Central Bank of Kenya

Andrew Masila

Innovation, Tech RnD Lead, Safaricom

Vikaran Singh Ubhi

Chief Technology Officer, Paystack

AI POLICY DIALOGUE - SPEAKERS

The AI Policy Dialogue aims to advance the shared goal of ensuring the ethical and responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across financial services.

Jamila Aroi

Partner - Consulting & Risk Services, PwC

John Okande

Programme Coordinator, UNESCO

George Owuor Jr.

Vice President, Government Affairs and Policy, Mastercard

Mercy Mulei

Anti Money Laundering Lead, Safaricom

Anthony Gachanja

Senior Manager, Data Analytics and Regulatory Technology, CBK

Dr. John Olukuru

Head of Data Science, Analytics, and AI, Strathmore University, @iLabAfrica Africa

PARTNERS

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CBK ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) HACKATHON 2025 ABOUT THE EVENT

The CBK AI Hackathon 2025 focuses on the theme “Ethical and Responsible AI in the Financial Sector,” emphasizing the importance of developing AI solutions that drive innovation while upholding trust, transparency and fairness especially as the financial sector continues to innovate. the Hackathon brings together professionals in the industry to network, collaborate and share insights on how technology, finance and innovation is reshaping the future of the industry.

Collaborate

Afro-Asia Fintech Festival brings together the global FinTech community to engage, connect, and collaborate on issues relating to the development of financial services, public policy, and technology.