“Who told you about it? Tech Group Kenya did!”
🎉 What’s HACK-A-MILLI?
HACK-A-MILLI is Kenya’s biggest app development challenge, powered by KeNIC and MetaCap AI, and it’s officially live! Students from Kenyan universities and colleges now have a chance to compete in a 45-day coding sprint and walk away with KES 1,000,000 💵.
Whether you’re working solo or as a team, this competition is your chance to innovate, network, and build an app that uses a .KE domain as its foundation.
💡 Why Join?
- 🏆 Top Prize: Win KES 1,000,000 and long-term mentorship!
- 💼 Job & Internship Opportunities
- 🧑🏫 Mentorship from Top Developers
- 🌍 Showcase Your Skills Nationwide
- 💡 Use AI Tools Freely (Yes, it’s allowed!)
- 🥇 Institutional Awards for Schools that Produce Winners
🧠 Who Can Participate?
- ✅ Must be enrolled in a recognized Kenyan university or college
- ✅ Apply as an individual or as a team of up to 4 members
- ✅ All experience levels welcome
- ✅ Use of .KE domain in your submission is mandatory
- ✅ Apps must run on Android, iOS, or both (Web-only not accepted)
🔍 Submission Tracks
Choose the track that matches your strength:
| Track | Description | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| 📱 Mobile Apps | Android/iOS or cross-platform using .KE | Intermediate |
| 🌐 Web Apps | PWAs + Responsive .KE-based web projects (optional) | Beginner-Friendly |
| ⚙️ Backend APIs | Scalable APIs, microservices for .KE infrastructure | Advanced |
| 💡 Open Innovation | Any creative or disruptive .KE-based solution | All Levels |
📅 Timeline & Milestones
- Registration: July 14 – Aug 15, 2025
- Development Sprint: July 14 – Aug 30, 2025
- Final Submission: September 5, 2025
- Judging Period: Sep 15 – Sep 30, 2025
- Finals & Awards Ceremony: October 5, 2025
⚖️ Judging Criteria
| Criteria | Weight |
|---|---|
| 💡 Innovation | 20% |
| 🛠 Technical Excellence | 25% |
| 🎨 User Experience | 20% |
| 📈 Market Potential | 15% |
| ⚡ Speed to Execute | 10% |
| 🎤 Presentation | 10% |
Judges’ decisions are final and not open to appeal.
💰 Prizes
- 🥇 1st Place: KES 1,000,000
- 6-Month Mentorship
- Career Placement Support
- National Media Recognition
- 🥈 5 Runners-Up: KES 100,000 each
- Internships & Mentorship
- 🏫 Top Institution Award: KES 100,000
- 🏅 Top 20 Finalists: Certificate, Community Recognition & Future Invites
⏳ All prizes paid within 60 days into a Kenyan bank account. Winners must comply with publicity rights for 3 years.
✅ Terms & Conditions (Summary)
- 🏫 Must be a currently enrolled student in Kenya (proof required)
- 👥 Teams allowed (up to 4 members)
- 📱 Submissions must run on Android/iOS (web-only not eligible)
- 🌐 Must use a .KE domain
- 🤖 AI tools allowed (cite your sources)
- 💡 Ownership: IP belongs to KeNIC & organizers
- ❌ Miss deadlines = automatic disqualification
- 📜 Organizers may revise terms without prior notice
For full terms, email: info@hack-a-milli.kenic.or.ke
✍️ How to Join
- 🔗 Visit Click Here
- ✅ Register as an individual or team
- 🔐 Claim your .KE domain
- 🛠 Build your app + Submit by Sep 5
Get your .KE domain and hosting bundle today—perfect for students, startups, and dev teams ready to go live. 💻🌐 Click Here
❓ FAQ
Q1: Can I join without experience?
Yes! Beginners are welcome.
Q2: Do I have to pay to join?
No. Registration is free.
Q3: Is it okay to use ChatGPT or other AI tools?
Absolutely. Just cite your sources in your README/docs.
👑 Ready to Hack-A-Milli?
Join Kenya’s top coding talent in shaping the future of digital innovation using local domains. Whether you’re solo or with friends—the million is waiting. 💸
It’s great to see platforms like this encouraging homegrown innovation.