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M-PESA is down, KCB-MPESA is down, eCitizen is down, NTSA site is down, Safaricom App is down, KPLC is down.
Sudan Anon, the cybercriminals operating in Sudan claims responsibility.
It is a time to take cybersecurity seriously as a country.
A recruiter talked to us at the
#DevFest2022
and mentioned that hiring junior developers is harder than it should be because of either of these three:
1. They are not confident enough in their skills to apply for positions - so they are stuck in a loop of always learning
Tomorrow, we talk about leveraging Open Source to build a career with the Open Source icon and Github Star
@IkegahRuth
🔥🔥
Ruth successfully transitioned from microbiology to tech and now leads Open Source initiatives worldwide.
Set a reminder below!
They say the economy of Kasarani is run by online academic writers. Now imagine in the next 5 years if instead of academic writing, it is legit hard-core coding. Just imagine. That's the mission. To preach and convert souls to tech.
If you're a self-taught software developer, chances are that no one forced you into it. Not your parents, and not KUCCPS, which was the case with your first degree. Now this is a chance to start over and to learn what you want, your own way. Kaende kaende. Happy coding week.
As we clean up our government and keep them accountable, let us assemble on Friday at 7pm and talk about the
#RejectICTBill2024
and we can occupy
#OcuppyICTMinistry
with our suggestions.
If you're an academic writer or know someone who is, encourage them to transition to tech. It is future-proof, less volatile, has runway for career growth and more money in the long-term. You don't need a rich high school student in mayolo waking you up at 3 AM when you are 30.
When you get into the cream of tech money, invest. Tech is a job like any other. Accidents, illness and death are a reality. Plan for the day you're not able to code. Buy assets.
8-4-4 taught us to memorize and regurgitate. Copy and paste if necessary, just to earn the coveted A. Being top mattered. Usikuje na hio mentality in tech. Here, failure is allowed. You write bad code at first, then practice the more and become good at it. Happy
#TechThursday
The current tech job market is tough for entry and mid-level software engineers.
Keep levelling up though. Build your portfolio. Contribute to open-source. Be active in communities.
When the tide turns, it better find you skilled and not back to zero.
Aaaah wadau, you always hear of ALX this, ALX that.
This Thursday 26th January, we'll be hosting alumni of the program who have finished and secured employment to discuss in depth and width the program and why you should be part of the next cohort.
Earnings from Upwork will henceforth attract 16% VAT for Kenyan freelancers.
Upwork will deduct 16% of Kenyan Upwork freelancers and submit to KRA.
__Tech Cabal.
In Kenya, tech will literally change your life and give you chances that no career path would ever give you: Don't give up. Keep showing up. Happy Sabbath devs. 💪
Software developers are in plenty in the 254, yet the complaint of customers is that few are reliable and even fewer are willing to go the extra mile to deliver QUALITY work.
A myriad of factors may be at play but this year we have to teach ourselves the business side of SWE.
🎉 Happy Birthday,
@SharonJebitok
! 🎂🎉
We celebrate Sharon, Head of Community Engagement at SpaceYaTech. Her leadership fosters synergy within our tech community, empowering young individuals. Thank you for your dedication and passion. Happy birthday, Sharon! 🚀✨
Software/Network/Cybersecurity/Data Engineers in this country need to be paid global rates. Not always possible but very necessary. Crazy tech talent resides in nation. 🇰🇪.
It is possible to make Kenya a global hub for software engineering.
It's obvious that we won't beat China and East Asian nations in cheap manufacturing.
But imagine if we had 1 million young people who can write code.
You are one of the million. Have a great coding week.
Kenya has mad tech talent. Period. What are you building this Furahiday and what do you need? An opportunity, help or mentorship is among the replies. 👇Twende kazi.
Your brain can learn to do anything. Even the most difficult concepts. You just need time and patience, and lots of practice.
This is for people who have quit coding because it is hard... Of course it is. Now come back and try again.
Many junior developers graduating from bootcamps and campuses are looking for internships. If you know orgs/startups looking for young talent, let us know.
Nigerians name their startups in English and target the African market.
YouVerify, a regtech startup offering advanced KYC services to clients, made entry into Kenya last week.
What is the obsession of Kenyans with Swahili names and M-something for digital services? 🤷♂️
If you know of a comrade in a tech related program in any uni who is in Twitter, tell them about us. They'll benefit from conversations that go on in this space every Thursday.
The renewed interest of young Kenyans in tech careers is the best thing that will happen to this country. Who knows, coders might be the country's biggest labor export in the next decade. Good times to be alive.
If you can mentor someone in tech, don't wait. Do it today.
#TechNewsThisWednesday
Microsoft ADC and Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology are in the last stages of reviewing and updating the Computer Science degree to match current industry standards.
The new curriculum will now include units on UX Design, ML and AI.
#TechNewsThisFriday
Microsoft ADC has partnered with JKUAT to review and update their Computer Science degree in a bid to make it fit for present market needs.
____ Business Daily
Tech in Kenya is broader than coding and there are many pathways to a career in tech besides software, so in 2023, we're expanding the conversation.
#BeThere
.
#SYTMentorship
#SYTOpensource
Kesho ni funkie, but for Devs. You gerriit?😎
We are meeting in Ngong tomorrow for the
@lux_academy
meet and chill at least tucheke as a group alafu tulambe glucose.
It's only 300 plus your fare to and fro.
And don't come with your laptop or notebook nyinyi machopi.
BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING!
@SpaceyaTech
is the official community partners of
@GDG_Nairobi
DevFest2022.
It means on 5th November all roads will be leading to Strathmore University.
Sijui kwanini ukose. Kwa nini ukose huko!
Over 2400 developers RSVP'd. Tafadhali usikose 🧐
Members, if you're good with Git and Github and can volunteer one hour of your time to teach those who are struggling with it, then jitokeze tusonge mbele pamoja. Time is Sunday from 4pm on Google Meet. The idea is that new devs should be able to push code to their Github.
If you got that congratulations message from ALX and is starting on 15th August, then congratulations for taking up the opportunity.
Next, to graduate in 12 months
We're creating a room for Alx Software Engineering on our Discord purposely to make sure that we pass projects.
It is the season for scholarships in tech. Be on the lookout for opportunities to upskill and apply.
If you know organizations with current open scholarships in tech, drop them here below for the benefit of someone.
We have built a strong developer community on Discord, closing on 500 devs. Need a project to work on? We got you. Need help with your project? We got you. You need to level up? We share tons of resources. Need a code review? Ni sisi ndio tuko. Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Hii kitu 👉 Kubernetes, inasemwa Ku-ba-ne-tis or Ku-ba-nets.😁 Alafu Docker images are not photos btw.
Do yo know what DevOps is ama nakusumbua?
O'right. Saaasa,
@MooreCollins1
is a DevOps engineer pale Buupass, and he's coming on Thursday to talk about DevOps. Tokea na mbogi.
The questions for 2023:
Do you have a portfolio?
Do you have quality projects?
Can you work in a team?
Good personality?
Great. We'll contact you when we get opportunities.
The issue of internships and attachments for CS students and graduates needs collaboration from the community to solve. We can come up with a program that absorbs these students en mase and gives them the training and industry experience they need.
Let's brainstorm.
Salary negotiation can be daunting for junior developers. You may not know what exactly your skills are worth in your very first job. Like this member. Anyone who can help with advice [Front-end role].
You won't believe how mediocre people are. A lot of talent is lying idle, undeveloped because of lack of integrity, lack of discipline and the unwillingness to go the extra mile. Look, all you have to do sometimes as a developer to stand out is to just be above average.
Let us dig into what is Worldcoin? Is it another scam?
A thread.
Worldcoin is not a coin. First and foremost. It is actually an identification platform which was co-created by Sam Altman, the Open AI CEO. The platform provides a very convenient way for every human on earth
🚨
#spaceyatech
🚨
It's the wins left right; we are officially a 10k plus member community🥳 We are truly humbled with continued support and encouragement.
Mbele pamoja!!
If you are reading this, then this week make sure to:
☑️Build a nice looking portfolio site or pick a template and save time.
☑️Revamp your LinkedIn.
☑️Push all code to GitHub.
☑️Update your CV
☑️Have a clear and concise bio on your socials
☑️Upload professionally taken photos
Make sure people know you with what you do best:
Do two things;
1. Learn the art of public speaking and honor invites to speak in Twitter Spaces and events
2. Technical writing on platforms such as Medium and Hashnode.
It is easier for people to think of you when jobs come up.
#InTechOnMonday
The biggest news that came out of the tech and financial sector last week, that you could have totally missed:
Kenya Launches National QR Code Standard.
Let's unpack this news a bit. What does this even means for payments?
Short thread.
1/n
Tomorrow, we're holding a special edition Space to welcome Cohort 12 ALX freshas into the community and give free tips on how to succeed in the program
Najua sahii washajipiga motiveshen vile they'll graduate with first class and distincshens.🤣
#TechThursdaysKe
#SYTSpaces
Finish one project that showcase your skills, polish it and use it as your poster project. Pour all your energy and creativity into it.
Apply for roles. Anza kuzoea rejection emails mapema.
The ALX Software Engineering scholarship application is expiring tonight. Apply or encourage someone you know who can benefit, to apply today. Goodluck guys and girls.
Google unveils Bard, a ChatGPT rival.
"A key difference between Bard and ChatGPT is that Bard is capable of providing information on recent events, while ChatGPT is unable to comment on events later than 2021."
___Tech Cabal
Do you know how to use GitHub and Git? Would you like to know how to push your code to GitHub, how to fork, fetch, merge, branch etc. Well, you can read but its better if you are taught one-on-one. We'll be putting together a Zoom class for GitHub newbies. No lie.
Coding jobs were supposed to be safe. Not anymore.
__Vox
1\n
This title is from a Vox article which analyzes the data on tech layoffs in 2023. Data on layoffs shows that the overall percentage of software engineers that were laid off among the 170,000 so far is 20%.
HTML shortcut for beginners:
Step 1: Create your HTML file called index.html.
Step 2: Save yourself all the typing by simply typing html, then intelligence on your VS Code will suggest html:5.
Step 3: Click on it and you'll render the HTML boilerplate.
Like this. Enjoy!
Thank you for joining the
#SpaceYaTech
community. We count you twice when we count our blessings because you make us proud. You've worked extremely hard this year to advance your career in tech. We know the road is difficult, but you're doing the responsible thing, and we're 1/n
Learning tech is the easy part. The hardest part is finding gainful employment with your skills.
For that, you have to convince the market that you can solve problems. It's the art of selling;
It starts with:
👉Having a portfolio
👉 Being active in communities
👉 Having an
Tech has the potential to change your life. But a closed mouth is not fed. Market yourself well.
Try the following;
☑️ Push code to Github, even the worst
☑️ Talk about the projects you are building and draw attention to them
☑️ You're not introverted, polish your people skills
#GigsOfTheDay
If you're a freelancer in tech, advertise what you can do under this tweet. Clients looking for services will be referred here:
- Graphic Design
- Web design
- Technical writing
- Photoshop
- Sales
- Others
Preferably, drop a link to your portfolio.
We are excited to announce a partnership between
@chimoney_io
and SpaceYaTech!🎉
This partnership will enable Chimoney to scale their payments infrastructure for businesses and show developers how they can integrate Chimoney's API into their workflow.
This can't be stressed enough. Spruce up your LinkedIn profile once you feel you're job market ready. You can find your first job through LinkedIn, can cheat can die.
Learning a technology or a programming language is just learning how to use a tool. Having all that knowledge sitting idly in your head is useless. Find a purpose for it. Build useful solutions. There are countless little problems around you which you can build solutions to.
In 2023, you promised yourself to show up everyday even when you don't feel like.
You also promised to write technical articles.
Tip: Technical articles are the best way to demonstrate that you know your craft well.
Write an article a week. 1000 words is not too hard.
Tuliwaambia we are running a mentorship program for total total beginners?
Oh yeah we are. We enrolled 30 in the first cohort that runs for 3 months. Hands on coding plus one on one guidance. The program is headed by
@McBooll
.
We're in a CSS-Grid class sahii.
📢📢
Developers, coders, software engineers, programmers and solution builders.
Listen up.
We have partnered with
@chimoney_io
to bring the ecosystem something great.
A HACKATHON! Yes, a ONE week long virtual hackathon with prices to be won.
Beginning 18th September.
After
@Starlink
made headlines last week,
@SafaricomPLC
has partnered with AST SpaceMobile to launch satellite internet in Kenya. It is about to get really interesting. You have to love Safaricom's fear of competition and their response. Buy their shares.
One of the most common requests in our DMs from junior developers is where to get internships/apprenticeship opportunities.
It is very crucial for these devs to get the industry experience.
But tech is unlike other professions where career growth is linear.
Don't miss the chance to unravel the secrets of coding bootcamps! Join us this Thursday for an enriching journey into the beginner's guide.
Exciting speakers lined up:
@aimkeys_m
@Kelvinmwendwa__
@SharonJebitok
🕗 When: 8PM EAT | 6PM WAT
#TechThursdays
The team has given the go-ahead. We want to start small. We don't want to over-promise.
But, we can do something for those guys who don't have a taste of how things work in a real tech team.
We have been building
@Mentorlst
for over 8 months so we have some experience.
So you've got the coding skills, but is yet to land that coveted junior developer role.
Usikonde.
There are several avenues to earn from your skills.
Join us tomorrow for an open mic fireside to discuss how you can earn while you wait for that big break.
#freelancing
#TechiesAgainstTheFinanceBill
Techies are covered under the Digital content monetization;
- Any Income you derive through the “internet” will be considered as income and, thus be subjected to income tax, unlike before.
- The gadgets you use, were to introduce an eco-levy
#TechNewsThisMonday
1. Cloud computing provider AWS has announced it will be training 10,000 Kenyan students in local universities with key tech skills in a plan that seeks to impart ICT-based competencies to this demographic.
__Techweez
The amount of work you need to put to become a good SE is underrated. We pray you have the patience and the grit to get to the finish line because many do not and will not. If you have a challenge, the community is here to support you. We'll link you with someone who can help.
Hiring is a very expensive and time consuming affair and companies try to avoid it by using three strategies:
1. Headhunting - This is where companies contact their network or recruiters to look for and poach a specific person.
2. Referrals - HR will simply ask employees to
We're putting our words into action by starting an internship program at
@SpaceYaTech
to have junior devs shadow senior mentors in our teams, our partners and friends in the ecosystem.
For starters,
@hudsonobai
is looking to take 4 attachees under his wings. If you are:
- A
"Tic-tac-toe and calculator apps don't count as serious projects" they said. So, we curated serious open-source you can include in your portfolio.
UI/UX designers did their thing and are on the last mile of the
@SpaceyaTech
open-source project.
Working for a foreign company or migrating from Kenya is a privilege that 95% of people in tech cannot afford. We have to fight for the future of the ICT industry. From home. Tomorrow it's your daughter or son who will be facing the problems you are running away from today.
Three key takeaways from
#TechThursdays
#IndustryExpertsTalk
.
1. Tech is a long-term investment. It will take you a while to get to where you want to be. Settle down and code at your own pace. It has taken as long as 7 years for those you admire to get to where they are. Relax.
This Thursday, we give the platform to
@gatere_mark
, GDSC Lead at
@gdsc_dekut
to talk about what he does to get himself ready for a frontend role.
Join us this Thursday from 8PM EAT and 6PM WAT as we resume our normal
#TechThursdays
Spaces.
If you know a bright young person who's career prospects are bleak because they did courses with modest demand in the job market, talk to them about software development.
#TechEvent
Calling all Techies for a SIP <N> CODE event happening on the 7th March 3pm-8pm at Moringa School, Ngong Lane Plaza.
Come and let’s network, play games, chat and do speed interviews courtesy of KayaLift, a tech recruitment firm!
The Tickets are redeemable for