FORT PORTAL, Uganda — Mountains of the Moon University has won the regional innovation track of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026, securing a spot in the global finals with an artificial intelligence solution designed to transform agriculture.
The university’s AgriChain team outperformed students from 21 Sub-Saharan African countries during the regional finals held in Kampala on March 5. The team, composed of students Okoo Elvis, Wasswa Atibu and Masendi Aaron, developed the project using MindSpore AI technology under the instruction of Alinaitwe Mukonyezi.
The AgriChain project focuses on enhancing efficiency, transparency and productivity within agricultural value chains across Africa and beyond. Following this victory, the team will represent Uganda at the global finals in Shenzhen, China, from June 2 to June 5.
Arinda Ronnie Akantorana, public relations manager at Huawei Technologies Uganda Co. Ltd., said the students’ success on such a competitive stage is a testament to the high standard of education, mentorship and technical training at Mountains of the Moon University.
“Achievements like this bring great pride to the academic community and serve as an inspiration to fellow students,” Akantorana said. “We look forward to supporting them as they progress to the global stage.”
Prof. Pius Coxwell Achanga, vice chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University, also praised the team’s success in qualifying for the global finals. He noted that the initiative provides a vital platform for talent cultivation, enabling students to enhance their digital skills and compete at the highest level.
Aaron Masendi, a computer science student on the team, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to advance agricultural technology while strengthening the role of youth in solving real-world challenges.
“Competing at this level has not only enhanced our technical capabilities but also reinforced our commitment to developing solutions that can transform agriculture in Africa,” Masendi said.
The Huawei ICT Competition is a globally recognized platform involving more than 2,000 universities across more than 100 countries. Since its launch in 2015, the program has focused on nurturing talent in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing and networking. It is also recognized as a flagship program partner of the UNESCO Global Skills Academy.
University officials said the AgriChain team’s success positions Uganda as a rising hub for technology-driven solutions in agriculture. Further details regarding the awarding ceremony and the global finals roadmap will be communicated later.
