Tech communities, clubs and events

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.