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WordCamp Jinja 2026 Recap: Three Tracks, Two Days and Creative Currents on the Nile

Posted by on October 15, 2026 with 6 replies

On 19th and 20th September 2026, the WordPress community gathered at Civil Service College Uganda, a venue close to River Nile, for the fifth edition of WordCamp Jinja. The event brought together more than 300 diverse participants across 2 days …

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WordCamp Kampala 2026: Tech for Social Good in a Rapidly Evolving Digital World

Posted by on May 8, 2026 with Comments are off for this post

WordCamp Kampala 2026 returns as a gathering of the region’s WordPress community, bringing together developers, designers, content creators, entrepreneurs, educators, and tech enthusiasts for two days of learning, collaboration, and impact. Organized by the WordPress Kampala Meetup, this community-driven event …

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WordPress Campus Connect Jinja 2025 Recap: Piloting Africa’s First and Largest Campus Connect Program Across 12 Campuses in Eastern Uganda

Posted by on March 19, 2026 with Comments are off for this post

Bringing WordPress and Web Design Skills to Over 1,200 Students Across Eastern Uganda Summary Over a five-month period (with a two-month holiday/national elections  break) the WordPress Jinja community successfully piloted Africa’s first and largest WordPress Campus Connect program, reaching 12 …

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WordCamp Bhopal 2025: A Decade of Community, A Weekend That Felt Like Home

Posted by on February 9, 2026 with 1 reply

I’m writing this post with a smile that refuses to leave my face. Because WordCamp Bhopal 2025 being a feather in our hat as a community wasn’t just another event on the calendar, it was deeply personal. For the WordPress …

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WordCamp Jinja 2025 Recap: An impactful 2 days of learning, diverse speakers, hands-on workshops, contributions, charity website hackathon, and celebration of WordPress on the Nile

Posted by on June 7, 2025 with Comments are off for this post

From May 24th to 25th, 2025, we had the fourth annual WordCamp Jinja at the largest educational institution in the region Jinja Senior Secondary School. This year’s event was our biggest and most impactful yet both in numbers and key …

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Uganda’s Website Projects Competition Returns in 2025 — Bigger and Bolder

Posted by on April 28, 2025 with 8 replies

Organized under the stirring theme, “Problem Solving with WordPress,” the 2025 competition promises to double its impact—expanding from last year’s 10 student projects to an ambitious 20 innovative website showcases. Continue reading →

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Beyond the Savannah: Join Us at WordCamp Nairobi 2024

Posted by on October 14, 2024 with Comments are off for this post

Introduction Kenya, a land of breathtaking contrasts, is renowned for its abundant wildlife, vibrant cultures, and welcoming smiles. In the heart of this diverse landscape lies Nairobi City, famously known as the Silicon Savannah—home to one of Africa’s most dynamic …

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Bridging Africa’s Digital Gaps: The PayDel Summit 2024 (A WordPress Event)

Posted by on August 20, 2024 with 2 replies

The PayDel Summit 2024 emerged from a critical need within our WordPress Community to address a key challenge in Africa’s digital ecosystem. Although many web applications across the continent are beautifully designed, the obstacles of processing payments and ensuring seamless product delivery continue to stifle the growth of online businesses. Unlike other parts of the world where integrating services like PayPal, Stripe, DHL, or Aramex is straightforward, the reality in Africa is much more complex. Continue reading →

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