28th February, 2026, Meru

AWS Student Community Day Kenya

Meru University of Science and Technology

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

DREAM BUILD SCALE

Join us for Kenya's premier student cloud computing event where innovation meets opportunity. Dream big with AWS technology, Build your skills through hands-on workshops, and Scale your career by networking with industry leaders and fellow cloud enthusiasts.

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About The Event

AWS Student Community Day Kenya 2026 is a full-day immersive experience designed to empower students with cutting-edge cloud computing knowledge and skills. This event brings together over 250 students from leading universities across Kenya to explore Amazon Web Services, connect with industry professionals, and gain practical experience that will shape their future careers in technology.

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DREAM

Be inspired by keynote speakers who have transformed their cloud computing dreams into reality. Learn from AWS experts and industry leaders who will share their journeys and vision for the future of cloud technology.

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BUILD

Get hands-on experience with AWS services through interactive workshops and live coding sessions. Deploy your first cloud application, explore serverless architecture, and master essential cloud development skills.

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SCALE

Network with fellow students, industry professionals, and AWS community builders. Discover career opportunities, join user groups, and become part of Kenya's growing cloud computing ecosystem.

Event Program

📥 Download Full Program (PDF)
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Check-In

Attendees check-in and pick up materials

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Opening Ceremony

Welcome, event introduction, and theme reveal

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM
🎯 Keynote 1 – Dream bold,Build Smart,Scale impact.

Lessons from Community,Career and Cloud

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
🎯 Keynote 2 – DREAM,BUILD,SCALE

Whats behind building your first AI agent?

10:05 AM - 10:25 AM
🎯 Keynote 3 – Dream,Build,Scale

Whats behind building your first AI agent (part two)

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
🎯 Keynote 3 – Dream,Build,Scale

Whats behind building your first AI agent (part three)

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Photo Session
11:10 AM - 11:30 AM
Tea Break

Networking and light refreshments

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
Interactive Games
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
💬 Panel Discussion

Future of Cloud Careers: AI, DevOps, Security & Beyond - Experts share insights + live Q&A

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🔧 Breakout Sessions

Track 1: AI/ML & MLOps | Track 2:The Pipeline-Powered Profile: Building a Hands-Free Resume with Amazon Q, GitHub & AWS Amplify | Track 3: Stop Guessing, Start Designing: DynamoDB Storage Patterns That Actually Scale

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch Break

Networking and lunch

2:00 PM - 2:10 PM
Interactive Games
2:10 PM - 2:55 PM
👩‍💻 Community Bulding Session

Micro Actions, Macro Careers: Building your Future in the Cloud

From Classroom to Cloud Leader: How Community Accelerates Your Tech Career

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
⚡ Women in Tech and Tech Bros session
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Reflection & Call to Action

Summary of key takeaways and next steps

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Closing Remarks

Vision setting, final inspiration, and future opportunities

Keynote Speakers

VELISWA BOYA

Senior Developer Advocate

Former AWS Hero (First African Woman Hero)

Amazon Web Services

Veliswa Boya
Tiffany Souterre

Senior Developer Advocate at AWS in AI/ML

Women Techmaker Ambassador

Amazon Web Services

Tiffany Souterre
MURIITHI GITONGA

AWS Solutions Architect

Well-Architectured Framework Expert

Amazon Web Services

Muriithi Gitonga
KEVIN TUEI

User Group Leader

Cloud Developer

Community Builder

AWS UG AI/ML Kenya & Hashicorp User Group

Kevin Tuei

Our Amazing Speaker Lineup

Mark Orina
Mark Orina
DevOps Engineer | AWS Community Builder | Linux | Cloud
Major Mbandi
Major Mbandi
Certified AWS Solutions Architect || Cloud & DevOps Engineer
Wamata Muriu
Wamata Muriu
Cloud Native Engineer
Jude Hunja
Jude Hunja
Cloud Computing Track Lead @ GDG On Campus JKUAT | Technical Project Leadership
Pauline Namwakira
Pauline Namwakira
AWS Authorized Instructor | AWS Community Builder

Venue

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Meru University of Science and Technology

Meru, Kenya

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Date

February 28, 2026

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Time

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Parking

Ample parking available

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Transport

Public transport accessible

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Guest Schools & Attendees

200+
Expected Attendees
4
Universities
10
Speakers

Participating Universities

Meru University of Science and Technology

Host University

Chuka University

Tharaka-Nithi

Kenya Methodist University

Meru

Mt Kenya University

Thika

Get In Touch

Have questions about AWS Student Community Day Kenya 2026? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us via email for any inquiries about the event, registration, or collaboration opportunities.

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Email Us

Get in touch with our organizing team

awsstudentcommunitykenya@gmail.com
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Visit Us

Meru University of Science and Technology

Meru, Kenya

Organizing Committee

Meet the dedicated team behind AWS Student Community Day 2026

Kindness Ebeneza
Club Captain
Celestine Kilonzo
Organizing Committee
Newton Wamiti
Organizing Committee
Bryson Ogweno
Organizing Committee
Lucy Njenga
Organizing Committee
Caroline Mbithe
Organizing Committee
Igariura Muraguri
Organizing Committee