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===Student Projects===
===Student Projects===
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* '''WebEase 1.0 (Open-Source Accessibility Widget)''' Is an open-source tool that provides features like screen readers and AI-based summarization to bridge the digital divide. Since launching in 2025, it’s been loaded over 1.1 million times.'''Creators:''' Jerit Baiju; '''See:''' [https://github.com/Jerit-Baiju/a11y-widget Github]</div>
'''Marian College Kuttikkanam Autonomous'''
* WebEase 1.0 (Open-Source Accessibility Widget) Is an open-source tool that provides features like screen readers and AI-based summarization to bridge the digital divide. Since launching in 2025, it’s been loaded over 1.1 million times. '''Creators:''' Jerit Baiju; '''See:''' [https://github.com/Jerit-Baiju/a11y-widget Github]</div>


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*In Kenya, RCC faculty from four of the eight universities have used the experience and outcomes of the RCC pilot and scaling phases to spearhead university level responsible computing policies such as RC and AI policy at Dedan Kimathi University and Technology that guide how students and staff at the whole institution use and design technologies. </div>
'''Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT)'''
* Online Voting System: DEKUTSOE-VOTE an online voting platform designed to promote democratic participation by enabling users to securely cast votes remotely while ensuring transparency through real-time results dashboards. The system incorporates key principles of privacy, security, and accountability—such as encrypted credentials and controlled access—to help maintain election integrity and trust. '''Creators:''' Njuguna Samwel Mugo, Clint Simiyu, Brian Chege, Mbaruk Ali, Walter Onyango; '''See:''' [https://github.com/lewmas9152/DekutsoE-vote Github]
* Online Quiz Application: Cyber Security Awareness an online quiz application designed to improve cybersecurity awareness by educating users on safe digital practices through interactive assessments. It emphasizes responsible data use by incorporating privacy protections, secure handling of user responses, and consideration of bias in how questions and feedback are delivered. '''Creators:''' Bravin Kipchumba, Anthony Wangai, Brenda Kanani, Fidelis Wangari, Robinson Ndiritu, Loyce Mapenzi; '''See:''' [https://github.com/Barlion/Java-Bootcamp/blob/main/src%2FCybersec.kt Github]
* Secure E-Voting System (E-Voting Application) a robust, secure, and transparent e-voting system. Implemented strong data encryption for privacy; used bias detection algorithms to monitor and mitigate unfair treatment, promoting inclusivity and fairness. '''Creators:''' Alice Mwangi, John Kamau, Mary Njoroge
 
'''Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)'''
* Tourist Assistant Robot was designed to promote cultural and wildlife awareness. Mitigated cultural bias and accommodated local accents (inclusivity/accessibility). Positioned as a supportive tool to enhance human experience rather than replace workers. '''Creators:''' Ian Peter, Sam kelvin munyithya, Owino Philemon, Mark Muga, Brian Mwangi
* Robotic Assistant Secretary for Institutions enhances campus engagement through accessible features—such as adjusted speech recognition for non-native English speakers and volume controls for users with hearing impairments—while ensuring privacy via anonymized, voice-based feedback. '''Creators:''' Stephanie Mukami, George Thuo, Ian Sawala, Rose Kimu, Felix Masese
* Robot Companion for Children assists caregivers by detecting and responding to a child’s emotions using an inclusive, bias-mitigated model trained on diverse datasets, while protecting privacy through anonymized data collection. '''Creators:''' Elvis Karanja Muiru, Moses Ndungu, Stephen Kanyanjua Ndirangu, Maurice Njoroge Muiruri, Alfred Muinde Tuva
 
'''Kirinyaga University'''
* Data bias in skincare diagnostics (Animation) highlighted racial disparity in AI diagnostics (failed to diagnose skins of color). Focused on designing an inclusive AI system to solve this disparity through innovation and collaboration. '''Creators:''' Patrick Wambugu Nderitu, Consty Lunga, Mary Njambi Maina; '''See:''' [https://youtu.be/xxnm2Ceim_l?si=uSf5dNdnCIJIyYCw Video]
 
'''Kisii University'''
* Mental Health Chatbot provides LLM-based support for campus mental health while prioritizing user privacy through de-identification, ensuring transparency about its AI nature, incorporating informed consent, and continuously addressing bias. '''Creators:''' Martin Masitsa, Purity Adhiambo
* Al-based Disease Prediction System aims to enable timely detection and reduce healthcare costs while prioritizing privacy, data security, and informed consent, and addressing bias to ensure fair treatment across ethnicity and gender. '''Creators:''' Evalyne Ombese, Catherine Juma, Kimberly Mwachilungo, Kennedy Okonda, Martin Mwai
* Smart Waste Collection and Monitoring System uses IoT to optimize waste management while prioritizing data privacy through minimal data collection, ensuring transparent and ethical data use, and considering social and environmental impacts. '''Creators:''' Gachoki Mutuota, Brian Oirere, Steve Patrobers, Felix Okello, Calvin Mokaya
 
'''Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST)'''
* Signature Verification System provides secure authentication by leveraging robust encryption and access controls, while upholding responsible computing principles through a focus on accuracy and reliability. '''Creators:''' Job Njenga, Scott Kaluku, Samuel Muriuki, Job Chege, Dickens Silany, Steve Otieno; '''See:''' [https://github.com/Astro-no/Handwritten-Signature-Verification-System Github]
* Image Steganography securely embeds digital certificate information within images, prioritizing privacy, data protection, and system security while maintaining transparency in its design and use. '''Creators:''' Ronny Joseck, Robert Kinyua, Kevin Bwalei, Rashid Mwasharuti, Enock Kipngetich, Bethwel Kemboi; '''See:''' [https://github.com/Lardoo/steganography Github]
 
'''Riara University (RU)'''
* Land Registry Application proposes a digital solution to reduce corruption and land disputes through secure data handling and privacy protocols, while incorporating voice command input to improve accessibility for visually impaired users. '''Creators:''' Brian Agui, Nyamvula, Ringa Sharleen, Onyango, Lorna Achieng, Wambugu, Mathew Nderitu
* Mkulima Connect connects farmers directly to markets to reduce exploitation by middlemen, promoting fair trade through transparency, accountability, and inclusive access via USSD for rural communities. '''Creators:''' Alex Kimani, Angela Kinga, Iman, Muntaha Mohamed, Joy Korir, Muna Maalim, Shekinah Vugutsa
* Autolife Saver (ALS) is an emergency response app designed to reduce response times, featuring multilingual support and accessibility tools such as screen readers and text-to-speech to ensure inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. '''Creators:''' Gitau Achshah, Vincent Mutua
 
'''University of Embu (UoEm)'''
* Al for early maize disease prediction a high-accuracy (99%) machine learning model to support small-scale farmers, with responsible computing achieved through transparency and close collaboration with end users (farmers). '''Creators:''' Team led by Humanities faculty, with students from Computer Science, Business in IT, Education; '''See:''' [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U1CZi7ZZyawZfg0G70psPg-AqU-jCWXI?usp=sharing Video]
* Al-based solution for climate change understanding a tool to advise farmers on optimal crops under changing weather conditions, promoting climate resilience. Responsible computing was achieved by ensuring farmer anonymity and actively involving end users. '''Creators:''' Team led by Education faculty, with students from Computer Science, Business in IT, Information Technology, Education; '''See:''' [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U1CZi7ZZyawZfg0G70psPg-AqU-jCWXI?usp=sharing Video]
* Al to improve work scheduling for proper time management a system to optimize task allocation in real time, with responsible computing achieved by ensuring fairness in scheduling decisions and protecting employee privacy. '''Creators:''' Team led by Computer Science faculty, with students from Computer Science, Information Technology, Education; '''See:''' [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U1CZi7ZZyawZfg0G70psPg-AqU-jCWXI?usp=sharing Video]
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