TECNO Launches Global ShotOnCAMON 2026 Contest, Offering Kenyans Chance to Win KES 1 Million and Luxury Trip to the Philippines

Nairobi, Kenya, June 2, 2026 TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has unveiled the global ShotOnCAMON 2026 mobile photography competition, giving Kenyan smartphone users an opportunity to showcase their creativity on an international stage while competing for prizes worth millions of shillings.

Launched in partnership with renowned travel publisher Lonely Planet, the contest is themed “Seeing is Believing” and seeks to celebrate authentic stories and everyday experiences captured through the lens of TECNO CAMON smartphones.

The campaign invites Kenyans from all walks of life to document the beauty, culture, and spirit of the country—from Nairobi’s vibrant streets and iconic matatu culture to the pristine beaches of Diani, bustling markets in Kisumu and Eldoret, and breathtaking sunsets across rural landscapes.

According to TECNO, every photograph tells a story, capturing memories, dreams, emotions, and cultural identity. Through the competition, the company hopes to inspire users to transform ordinary moments into powerful visual narratives that resonate globally.

Running until October 11, 2026, the contest is open to professional photographers, content creators, and everyday smartphone users alike. Participants will compete for a range of lucrative prizes, including a grand prize package valued at more than KES 1 million and an all-expenses-paid luxury trip to the Philippines.

The competition builds on the success of the 2025 edition, where Kenyan creator Patrick Biwot, popularly known as StarChase, emerged among the global winners, highlighting Kenya’s growing influence in mobile photography and digital storytelling.

Attractive Prize Pool

The ShotOnCAMON 2026 competition features several prize categories designed to reward outstanding creativity:

Grand Prize (1 Winner): Over KES 1 million in cash plus an all-expenses-paid luxury trip to the Philippines.

Gold Prize (5 Winners): KES 390,000 cash and a trip to the Philippines.

Silver Prize (5 Winners): KES 260,000 cash.

Bronze Prize (5 Winners): KES 130,000 cash.

TECNO Friend Prize (10 Winners): A brand-new TECNO CAMON 50 Series smartphone.

For many participants, the rewards could provide opportunities to fund education, support entrepreneurial ventures, advance content creation careers, or contribute to family needs.

Five Categories for Creative Expression

Participants can submit photographs in five competition categories:

Faces · Unfiltered – Authentic portraits showcasing natural skin tones, emotions, and individuality.

Night · Unveiled – Images capturing Kenya’s nightlife, city lights, and after-dark experiences.

Culture · Unscripted – Genuine moments reflecting traditions, local cuisine, festivals, crafts, and community life.

Snapshot · Unspotted (Telephoto Special) – Creative zoom photography highlighting distant details often overlooked.

AI · Unimagined (AI Gallery Special) – Entries featuring a real photograph transformed using TECNO’s AI Gallery tools, submitted alongside the original image.

How to Participate

To enter the competition, participants must:

Capture photographs using a TECNO CAMON smartphone with the camera watermark enabled.

Post the image on Instagram using the hashtags #ShotOnCAMON2026 and #TECNOCAMON50Series.

Submit the high-resolution image via email to shotoncamon@tecnomobile.com or upload it through the official ShotOnCAMON online gallery.

Include the subject line: “Kenya + @YourInstagramUsername + ShotOnCAMON” and attach a screenshot showing the photo details.

Global Recognition Awaits Winners

Beyond cash rewards, winning photographers will gain international exposure. TECNO revealed that selected images will be featured in the company’s annual global photography publication and showcased in international media exhibitions.

To ensure transparency and professionalism, entries will be evaluated by a panel comprising TECNO imaging experts alongside professional photographers from Lonely Planet.

TECNO says the competition is designed to celebrate real-life experiences, diverse cultures, authentic skin tones, and genuine human emotions. Through the “Seeing is Believing” theme, the company hopes to empower users to see extraordinary value in everyday moments.

With Kenya’s growing community of mobile photographers and digital creators, TECNO believes the next global winner could emerge from anywherea university campus, a village marketplace, a city street, or even a boda boda rider capturing a memorable sunset after a long day’s work.

For thousands of TECNO CAMON users across the country, ShotOnCAMON 2026 presents a rare opportunity to turn everyday photography into international recognition and life-changing rewards.