TECNO’s Shot on CAMON 2026 Challenge: Kenyans Can Win KES 1M + All-Expenses Trip to Philippines for Mobile Photos

Story by Bruno Aero

Nairobi, Kenya, 2 June 2026 — TECNO has opened entries for its global _Shot on CAMON 2026 photography contest, giving Kenyans a chance to turn everyday moments into KES 1 million and an all-expenses-paid trip to the Philippines.

The AI-driven smartphone brand partnered with Lonely Planet for this year’s edition themed “Seeing is Believing”Running from May through 11 October 2026, the campaign invites TECNO CAMON users to capture and share authentic Kenyan life.

From Nairobi’s matatu culture and Diani’s white sands, to village sunsets and market hustle in Kisumu and Eldoret, TECNO says every photo is “a memory, a culture, a dream, and a reflection of who we are”.

Open to All Phone Photographers The contest is open to professional photographers, content creators, and casual smartphone users.

Last year, Kenyan creator Patrick Biwot aka StarChase was among global winners, proving local talent can compete internationally. “This year, TECNO believes the next big winner could be anyone.

The student capturing campus life, the mother documenting family moments, the boda boda rider catching a beautiful sunset after a long day, or the young creator turning everyday experiences into art,” the company said.

.Prizes Worth Millions Grand Prize – 1 Winner Over KES 1 Million cash all-expenses luxury trip to the Philippines Gold Prize – 5 Winners KES 390,000 cash 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 phone

TECNO noted the money could pay school fees, fund content creation, clear debts, start a small business, or support families

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How to Enter Photos must be taken on a TECNO CAMON with the camera watermark on.

Submit via Instagram using #ShotOnCAMON2026 and #TECNOCAMON50Series, or email high-quality photos to shotoncamon@tecnomobile.com with subject “Kenya

1. Faces Unfiltered – Authentic portraits, real skin tones, raw emotions

2. Night Unveiled – Kenya after dark, neon streets, late-night vibes

3. Culture Unscripted – Local traditions, street food, festivals, crafts

4. Snapshot Unspotted – Telephoto/zoom shots of distant details

5. AI Unimagined Submit original AI-styled version using TECNO’s AI Gallery

Judging & Global Exposure Lonely Planet photographers will join TECNO’s imaging team on the judging panel to ensure fairness. Winning photos will be published in TECNO’s annual global photo book and showcased in international exhibitions.“TECNO wants to celebrate real life and the theme ‘Seeing is Believing’ is a call to honor real human experiences, diverse skin tones, and genuine fleeting emotions,” the brand said.

Call to Action TECNO CAMON users are urged to shoot now. “Don’t let those beautiful photos just sit in your gallery. Pick up your phone, go out there and shoot. This could be your big break!”