Meet Mombasa's Young Techies

When I read this story in one of Kenya's leading newspapers, I knew I also had to have it on my blog. This is not only because I have a soft spot for technology and community but also because the mentioned young techies happen to be my very good friends as well. They shared with me their story of how they it all started some time back and it was nothing short of inspiring. With that said, read the article that was published about them and get inspired as well.

From L-R: Said Fuad, Abdulswamad Nassir, Alifiya Ganijee
and Aisha Mohdhar

They met at the university both pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in computers systems. Little did they know that their passion for computers will one day give birth to the first networking organisation at the Coast.

Intel Student Partner Program {Applications Open}

The Intel Student Partner Program is an opportunity for students to act as liaisons between Intel and their universities.This program is designed to enable students at leading universities across the country to have the opportunity to work closely with Intel and understand our latest technologies. The program is for students who realize the best technology careers come to those who chase their dreams.

Blog originally posted here by +Rachel Gichinga, Developer Outreach Manager at Intel.

Our amazing Student Partners have run hackathons on their campuses in which they've trained their fellow students on Android and Intel architecture; as well as helping to organize and participate in events such as the Intel Inter-University Apps Challenge, the Internet of Things Challenge, and Code for Good. In addition, our Student Partners have stood out as exemplary performers. Some have gone on to win regional tech competitions such as the Ampion Bus Challenge, while others have been awarded prestigious scholarships to study abroad.

Fundamentals Of UX

I learnt a lot during the Google UX MasterClass, and I shared my experiences with you in this brief recap that I did. There, I said I would share with you some of those nice points that I jotted down during the wonderful presentation by Masumi Matsumoto and Ben Davis and here is me doing just that! I know it is a bit overdue, please pardon the delay.

So, what is UX and why does it matter?

UX is everything you need to know, think about and do to make sure that you are launching the right product for the right people. UX matters because access to your competitors is only ever a tap or two away…

Who Wants To Be A Tech Millionaire?

Receive my greetings this lovely Sunday evening from a cafe somewhere in the middle of the city. How are you doing? I hope you are awesome! Because I don't want to my coffee to turn unbearably cold as I write this, I will just dive straight into the matter at hand! So, do you have a cool idea, are interested in technology and want to upgrade your business skills? Then this coming event is the opportunity for you to do just that.

Intel Corp has just signed a partnership with She Leads Africa to host educational workshops for tech entrepreneurs in cities across the continent. The workshops will start in Nairobi before moving to Johannesburg, Lagos and many more.

Happy New Year {Post #100}

Its 2015 folks!! Wow! So before I go any further, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a Happy New Year. I know I am bit late to this party but seeing that we haven’t conversed in a couple of weeks, I think I am allowed. Yes? Plus, people will still be on this vibe up to say…February so I’ll take comfort in knowing I am still in the acceptable time frame.

So how have you been guys? How were your holidays? Mine were awesome albeit short! I went home with a mission to overindulge in meat and cakes and all other sorts of unhealthy bitings and feel no remorse…and I am happy to announce that I did just that, LOL!