How it works

The full guide to entering

Eligibility, video requirements, judging criteria, and how prizes are paid. Everything you need before you hit record.

Eligibility

Citizens or legal residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, or South Sudan, aged 18–35 as of 15 August 2026
An original video answering the two questions, filmed by you
One entry per person
Free to enter, no fees at any stage

Length

30 seconds minimum, 2 minutes maximum

Format

MP4, MOV, or WebM, maximum 250MB

Audio

Clearly audible, a quiet room beats a loud studio

Language

Swahili, English, or a mix, speak naturally

Production

A basic Android phone scores the same as a professional camera

Every entry is scored by a judging panel across four weighted criteria. Judges watch for your story, not your studio.

Clarity

30%

Can a stranger understand your dream and the skills you need in one watch?

Authenticity

30%

Is this your real story, told in your own words and voice, not a script?

Learning insight

25%

Have you named a specific, learnable skill rather than a vague wish?

Quality

15%

Is the video watchable, meaning steady, audible, and well-lit? Production value is not required.

1.The top 10 ranked entries are announced publicly on the Jitume Omoka platform and social channels.
2.Each winner is paid directly via their registered mobile money account (M-PESA, MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, or another supported provider) to the number they registered at entry. No bank account needed.
3.Payouts are initiated by 20 November 2026.
4.All 10 placed winners also receive a free 6-month Pro subscription to Jitume Omoka when the platform launches.

Two questions. Your honest answer. That’s the whole brief.