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Practical guides for Kenyan university first-years. Clubs, coding, attachment, money and everything the prospectus skips.
Placement to first week
From KUCCPS placement to surviving orientation week.
6 articlesCampus guides
What to do, where to go, and who to find at your university.
Tech communities, clubs and events
Clubs, hackathons, meetups and online communities for student developers.
6 articlesLearning to code alongside a degree
How to learn programming around lectures, whether or not your course covers it.
12 articlesMoney, freelancing and side hustles
Earn while you study, from freelance gigs to campus businesses.
7 articlesAttachment, internships and early career
Industrial attachment, internships, CVs, portfolios and your first job.
10 articlesStudy skills, grades and campus life
Grades, friends, clubs, scams and recovering from a bad semester.
10 articlesCourses and pathways
Choosing between CS, IT, BBIT and other tech-adjacent degrees.
9 articlesThe AI-era student
Using AI tools at university without cheating yourself.
8 articlesSeasonal
Reporting dates, HELB deadlines and intake-specific guides.
2 articlesTech clubs directory
Verified tech clubs, chapters and communities at Kenyan universities.
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January intake: what changes if you join in January
What changes if you join a Kenyan university in the January intake. How it differs from September, what to expect, and how to catch up quickly.
December holiday plan for a first-year who wants to be ahead by January
A week-by-week December holiday plan for Kenyan first-year students. Rest first, then code, build, and return to campus ahead of your classmates.
Automating student admin with AI: timetables, notes and deadlines
How to use AI tools to automate student admin: timetable planning, note summarisation, deadline tracking, and exam prep. Practical setups that save hours.
Is a coding bootcamp useful while you are still in university?
Is a coding bootcamp worth it while still in university? When it helps, when it does not, and how to fit one around a degree without dropping either.
How a four-week micro-course fits around a semester
How a four-week micro-course fits around a university semester. Time commitment, scheduling, and whether a short course adds value alongside a degree.
Which programming language should a Kenyan first-year learn first? One answer, not a list
Which programming language to learn first as a Kenyan first-year student. One clear answer based on your course, your semester, and what you have access to.
What laptop specs you need for programming as a student, without the prices
Minimum laptop specs for programming as a student. What to look for in RAM, processor, storage, and screen, whether buying new, used, or borrowing.
Git and GitHub for students: your first repo without the jargon
How to create your first GitHub repo as a university student. Install Git, push your first project, and start building a public track record. No jargon.
How to write a CV as a first-year with no experience
How to write a CV as a first-year university student with no work experience. What to include, what to skip, and how to fill one page with real substance.
How to build a portfolio as a student with no clients
How to build a developer portfolio as a student with no clients and no freelance work. What counts as a portfolio piece and how to present class projects.
Computer science vs IT vs software engineering vs computer technology in Kenya: what the labels mean
CS vs IT vs software engineering vs computer technology in Kenya. What each degree covers, which leads where, and how to choose between them.
Can you get into tech from a non-tech degree?
Can you get into tech from a non-tech degree in Kenya? Yes. How to build the skills alongside your current course and what employers care about.