Tech communities, clubs and events

GDG on Campus in Kenya: what it is, which universities have chapters and how to join

How GDG on Campus works in Kenya. Which universities have chapters, what members actually do, how to join an existing chapter or start one at your university.

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors in Kenya: how the programme works and what you get

How the Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors programme works for Kenyan university students. Application process, milestones, benefits, and what members do.

IEEE student branches in Kenya: what membership actually gives you

What IEEE student branches in Kenya offer university students. Membership costs, which universities have branches, benefits, and whether it is worth joining.

Hackathons in Kenya for university students: the recurring ones and how to enter

A guide to hackathons in Kenya for university students. Which ones run regularly, how to register, what to expect, and how to prepare for your first one.

Tech events in Nairobi for university students: the annual calendar

Tech events in Nairobi for university students. Where to find upcoming hackathons, meetups, and conferences, and how to make the most of each one.

Tech events outside Nairobi: Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru and Nyeri

Tech events outside Nairobi for students in Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Nyeri. Where to find them and how to build community outside the capital.

Online communities Kenyan student developers actually use

Online communities Kenyan student developers actually use. WhatsApp groups, Discord servers, Twitter spaces, and forums worth joining in 2026.

Campus ambassador programmes in Kenya: which tech companies run them and what they involve

Campus ambassador programmes from tech companies in Kenya. Which ones exist, what you do as an ambassador, and how to apply as a university student.

Tech clubs to join in first year at a Kenyan university, and how to pick one

How to pick a tech club in first year at a Kenyan university. What to look for, what to avoid, and why one active club beats three inactive ones.

How to start a tech club at your university when none exists

How to start a tech club at a Kenyan university from scratch. Five people, a weekly meeting, and a format that works without waiting for official registration.

What actually happens at a hackathon, for people who have never been to one

What a hackathon is, what actually happens during one, and what to expect as a first-timer. A plain explanation for students who have never attended one.

How to do well at a hackathon as a first-year team

Hackathon strategy for first-year university students. How to pick an idea, split work, build fast, and deliver a demo that judges remember.

How to attend your first tech meetup when you know nobody

How to attend your first tech meetup in Kenya when you know nobody there. What to expect, how to introduce yourself, and how to get value from one event.

How to find a mentor as a Kenyan university student, and how to ask without being ignored

How to find a tech mentor in Kenya as a university student. Where to look, how to ask, what to say in the first message, and what mentors actually expect.