By News Desk
TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, has officially launched the global ShotOnCAMON 2026 photography contest under the theme “Seeing is Believing,” giving Kenyan smartphone users a unique opportunity to showcase their creativity, compete on a global stage, and win life-changing prizes worth over KES 1 million.
The competition, organized in partnership with renowned global travel authority Lonely Planet, invites participants to capture authentic moments of everyday life using their TECNO CAMON smartphones. From Nairobi’s vibrant city life and iconic matatu culture to the stunning beaches of Diani, picturesque village landscapes, and bustling markets across Kisumu, Eldoret, and beyond, TECNO is encouraging Kenyans to tell their stories through the power of mobile photography.
Every photograph tells a story. It captures memories, culture, dreams, and the unique experiences that shape communities. Through ShotOnCAMON 2026, TECNO aims to celebrate these real-life moments while highlighting the creativity and talent found across Kenya and the world.
The competition runs from May through October 11, 2026, and is open to everyone, including professional photographers, content creators, students, entrepreneurs, and everyday smartphone users who enjoy documenting life through their lenses.
Last year, Kenya proudly made its mark on the global stage when local creator Patrick Biwot, popularly known as StarChase, emerged among the international winners. His success demonstrated that Kenyan talent can compete and excel against the best from around the world.
This year, TECNO believes the next global winner could come from any corner of Kenya. Whether it is a student capturing campus life, a parent documenting family memories, a boda boda rider photographing a breathtaking sunset, or a young creator transforming ordinary moments into art, everyone has a chance to win.
Massive Prizes Up for Grabs
The ShotOnCAMON 2026 contest offers exciting rewards, including:
- Grand Prize (1 Winner): Over KES 1 Million cash plus an all-expenses-paid luxury trip to the Philippines.
- Gold Prize (5 Winners): KES 390,000 cash plus 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): Brand new TECNO CAMON 50 Series smartphones.
For many participants, these prizes could help pay school fees, support creative careers, fund business ventures, or contribute to family needs.
How to Participate
To join the competition:
- Take an amazing photo using your TECNO CAMON smartphone and ensure the camera watermark is enabled.
- Post the photo on Instagram using the hashtags #ShotOnCAMON2026 and #TECNOCAMON50Series.
- Submit the high-resolution image by emailing shotoncamon@tecnomobile.com or through the official contest submission platform.
The global competition seeks to celebrate genuine human experiences, diverse cultures, natural beauty, and authentic emotions through photography. The theme “Seeing is Believing” encourages participants to capture life exactly as it unfolds.
To ensure transparency and professionalism, expert photographers from Lonely Planet will join TECNO’s imaging specialists on the judging panel. Winning entries will not only receive prizes but will also be featured in TECNO’s annual global photography book and showcased in international exhibitions and media platforms.
TECNO has called on all CAMON users across Kenya not to let their best photos remain hidden in their phone galleries.
“This could be the moment that changes your life. Pick up your TECNO CAMON, capture your world, and share your story with the globe.”
