Nairobi Tech Events: What's Happening This Week (April 7–13, 2026)

Easter season is over,and work is just starting. This week in Nairobi is all about the practical side of things, from campus workshops in Juja to full-day hackathons in Baba Dogo targeting the refugee ecosystem. Whether you are debugging smart contracts or scaling software quality, the real innovation is happening in the rooms where builders are getting their hands dirty.

Grab your laptop; here is your roadmap for the week.

Build with Chainlink — JKUAT Campus Workshop will be happening on Thursday, April 9th

The Chainlink developer community heads to JKUAT for a hands-on workshop. If you've been curious about how real-world data gets onto the blockchain, this session covers core tools from price feeds to cross-chain messaging. What to expect: Introduction to oracle networks, live demos of Chainlink services, and a walkthrough of integrating tools into smart contracts. Time: Thursday, April 9, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: JKUAT, Instruction Room, IPIC (Juja) Register: Join the Session

Ruby Thursday: How To Win A Hackathon will be happening on Thursday, April 9th

The African Ruby Community brings together developers to break down the mechanics of winning. Senior Ruby on Rails Developer David Ger will share exactly how to ideate and prototype under pressure. Who Should Attend: Developers, hackathon enthusiasts, and Ruby on Rails fans. Time: Thursday, April 9, 5:30 PM Location: Sarit Centre, Westlands Register: RSVP via Meetup

Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Festival 2026 will be happening on Friday, April 10th

Organised by Kiwami Tech Solutions, this festival brings together QA engineers and testers to explore automation and CI/CD. Day 1 features a virtual summit, while Day 2 moves to a physical "Bug Bash" experience. What to expect: Keynotes on AI in testing, a Playwright automation masterclass, and a live Bug Bash with real leaderboards. Time: Friday, April 10 – Saturday, April 11 Location: 124 Manyani East Road, Nairobi Register: Sign up for the Festival

NSC x WIN Innovation Hackathon will be happening on Saturday, April 11th

Nairobi Startup Club and WIN are co-hosting a high-stakes hackathon aimed at bridging the gap between refugee talent and the startup community. Winners unlock a full accelerator pathway and strategic scaling support. What to expect: Lean Canvas framework sessions, expert guidance, and a chance to unlock venture funding pathways. Time: Saturday, April 11, 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM Location: Baba Dogo (Shared upon approval) Register: Apply to Build

Nairobi Full Stack Web Builders Meet-Up will be happening on Saturday, April 11th

Builders and developers gather on Ngong Road for an afternoon of networking and technical sharing. It’s a tribe for anyone building for the modern web. Who Should Attend: Full stack developers, UI/UX designers, and tech founders. Time: Saturday, April 11, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Nairobi Garage, Ngong Road Register: Join the Meetup

Cursor Kenya Meetup will be happening on Saturday, April 11th

The Cursor Kenya community brings together developers exploring AI-powered coding tools. Perfect for those looking to stay ahead of the "vibe coding" curve. Time: Saturday, April 11, 2:00 PM Location: Adams Arcade, Applewoods, Web3 Clubs Register: Sign up for Cursor Kenya

Scala Everywhere will be happening on Saturday, April 11th

The Nairobi Scala User Group holds their monthly meetup. Open to anyone curious about what Scala can do for their backend architecture. Time: Saturday, April 11, 4:00 PM Location: TBA Register: RSVP via Meetup

Nairobi’s strength is in these smaller meetups and deep dives. Use this week to prep, connect, and keep building.

Which of these sessions are you heading to?

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