Students from Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) have emerged winners of the Business and Human Rights Hackathon, hosted by the Centre for Education Policy and Climate Justice in collaboration with Strathmore University under the theme “Code for Dignity, Innovate for Impact.”
The students impressed the judges with an innovative digital solution designed to support agricultural workers facing abuse and other workplace challenges. The digital tool enables workers to safely report cases of abuse and connect with relevant support services, demonstrating how technology and innovation can be applied to address real-world social challenges.
The achievement highlights the students’ ability to combine research, technology, creativity and problem-solving to develop practical solutions with potential social impact. It also demonstrates the important role of universities in nurturing innovation and empowering students to respond to challenges within their communities and industries.
As part of their prize, the winning team will receive seed funding, six months of incubation and internship opportunities at VettedAI. These opportunities will provide the students with valuable support to further develop and refine their solution while gaining practical experience in technology and innovation
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The achievement is a significant milestone for MUST and reflects the University’s commitment to promoting student innovation, research, entrepreneurship and technology-driven solutions.MUST congratulates the students for this achievement and looks forward to seeing their innovation grow into a solution that can create meaningful impact for agricultural workers and the wider community.