Google Developer Group Kenyatta University Revamp {#gdgkurevamp}

Finally, the last day of January is here with us! Is it just me or did this month seem to have had like 9 weeks?? Boy oh boy, it feels as if we are already in March or something. Anyway, that aside…this month saw our first event of the year which was dubbed Google Developer Group Kenyatta University Revamp. It was organized by the GDG KU team which is currently being led by +margaret adhiambo  and +Mercy Orangi who is an alumnus of our university and also the former lead of this chapter. She is also the current co lead of GDG Nairobi. +njihia jeremy and I played our part in helping the event run smoothly GSAs.

Ok, I know some of you are probably wondering what this GDG I speak of is. I had mentioned something small about them in this post here.

Google Developer Groups are for developers who are interested in Google’s developer’s technology; everything from Android, the App Engine and Google Chrome platforms, to product APIs likr the Maps API, YouTube API and Google Calender API. Their aim is to build capacity and traction for developers. A GDG can take many forms, from having a few people getting together to watch the latest video, to large gatherings and tech talks to events like code sprints and hackathons. Read here for more details on GDGs. Therefore, GDG KU is just a part of hundreds of other GDGs in the world.

So why did we need to revamp it?? When a GDG chapter goes for a long period of time without holding a meet up or an event, they are usually termed as inactive. We therefore needed to hold a meeting to remind people of the benefits accrued by being part of the GDG KU team.

Through the sessions delivered by Mercy, Margaret and the special guest speaker of the day +Erick Wasambo, I think that goal was achieved. The talks were more than innovative and inspiring. Erick’s talk was motivating and it left the attendants fire to code and be active members of the group reignited! Mine was as well, I have been slacking in the coding department of late but I am coming back now! Hehe.

The event would not be complete without some swagged up tees and other freebies like bands and tags. There were also some refreshments that the attendees enjoyed after the meet up was over and this was followed up by a very exciting photo session.

All in all, the day was a success and we hope to have more of such events during this year! The efforts of Margaret and Mercy cannot go unnoticed as they were the ‘pillars’ that held this event together. Also a big thanks to our speaker Erick, loved the talk. 

But a bigger shout out to the attendees because the event wouldn’t have taken place if ya’ll weren’t there. I cannot name all of you guys, we were so many…but thank you +Maria Mumoki, +Hilary Soita, +BOB RAPHTONE AFWATA, +Lester Obbayi, +Mercy Mukuria, +benjamin mwalimu, +MoSSEY NANDWA and everyone who came and supported the event. But the biggest shout out of all goes to God. His blessings saw this whole event come to fruition.

For more info about our Kenyatta University chapter, connect with us on the various avenues:

• Google +
• Twitter

Thank you guys for taking your time to read through this. It’s always a pleasure to have your audience.

Have a lovely Friday. Take care!

See ya’ll in February ;)

#happydays