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Code8  presented Matibabu, which is an app that diagnoses malaria without pricking any body part. The team of four, explained how this can be done by passing red light through the skin. When its reflected back into their proto-type the electromagnetic waves of the patient's blood can be compared to those produced by a healthy person, and this will produce readings that show that the patient has malaria. 

On being announced as the winners, the team showed modesty saying, 'We are thrilled to have the opportunity to compete with students from around the globe who, like us are passionate about making a difference in the world.' The team will compete in the global finals in St. Petersburg, Russia in July this year. 

 Microsoft Imagine Cup is a global premier student competition that takes ground-breaking app ideas from concept to market place using Microsoft resources. For the first time in its history, the competition was held in Uganda and two teams are representing East Africa, the Uganda and Kenya team. The Imagine Cup offers a chance to students to use their imagination and passion to create technology solutions to tough problems facing the world and turn them into businesses. 

For more information about the Imagine Cup go to http://goo.gl/dmUi5