John Tingoi: A Rising Star from Chuka University Shining on the Global Stage

Meet Mr. John Tingoi, a fourth-year student in the Department of Computer Science at Chuka University, Faculty of Science and Technology. John has brought great honor to the University and to Kenya after winning the Second Runner-Up position at the WorldQuant International Quant Championship held in Singapore. The global competition attracted more than 80,000 participants, and John distinguished himself as the Kenyan national champion before finishing third worldwide.

Within the Department of Computer Science, John has been mentored by excellent dons led by Professor David Mwathi. He has actively participated in departmental hackathons and innovation challenges, including those run in partnership with Teach2Give, TheJitu, and HealthIT. These hackathons are central to how we equip our students with the skills to solve real societal problems through technology and innovation. John’s participation and success in these initiatives sharpened his problem-solving mindset and prepared him for international excellence.

From his humble beginnings in a Maasai rural community, John has risen through determination, resilience, and brilliance to achieve global recognition. His journey shows that background does not define destiny and that all dreams are valid when supported by mentorship, discipline, and opportunity.

We celebrate this achievement as a proud moment for Chuka University, for Kenya, and for Africa. Congratulations John for inspiring a generation.