ACHIEVEMENTS

During the start of my tech life in the year 2023, I was able to participate in various hackathons and won one of them:

• In October 2024, I participated in my first hackathon, the Power Hacks Hackathon, representing SOSTOS Blog. Sponsored by PLP, Safaricom, SpaceYaTech, Payd, and others, we developed an app that verifies statement accuracy. I led full-stack development with HTML, CSS, JS, React Native, and PHP, delivering a user-friendly, secure platform that addressed misinformation. Despite being a first-time hackathon participant, we secured 4th Runners-Up, which fueled my passion for tech innovation.
• In April 2025, I took part in a Blockchain and Web3 Bootcamp held from April 25th to 29th, hosted by MUIAA, NairobiCountyGovernment, and ComputerAidKenya. We were introduced to Cypherium Blockchain—a next-generation blockchain built for enterprise and CBDC integration. Alongside my teammates Risper, Mitau, and Keziah, we developed BebaPay, a tokenized recycling platform that rewards Nairobi residents for proper waste disposal. Despite being entirely new to the technology, we adapted quickly, and I was responsible for designing and implementing the smart contract layer that powered the platform's core functionality. Our innovation earned us the First Runners-Up award and a $1000 cash prize, recognized for its technical execution, real-world relevance, and the collaborative effort that brought BebaPay to life.
  My Key Takeaways from the Bootcamp
  • Learned to build and deploy smart contracts using Cypherium’s blockchain stack, and successfully launched our demo on a live testnet.
  • Sharpened my pitching techniques—learning to pitch under pressure and communicate complex ideas with clarity, confidence, and purpose in just minutes.