Question 1

What tech events are happening in Kenya in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Kenya hosts some of Africa's largest tech events including the Nairobi Innovation Week, Africa Technology Summit, Safaricom Developer Conference, and numerous fintech and mobile money summits. Nairobi's iHub and Nailab regularly host startup-focused events.

Question 2

Are there free tech events in Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Kenya has an abundance of free tech events. Nairobi's developer community organizes free meetups through GDG Nairobi, Kotlin Kenya, and Python Nairobi. iHub and Nailab host free founder talks, and many universities run open hackathons.

Question 3

How do I find tech conferences and meetups in Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Check our Kenya events page for a curated list. Nairobi's tech ecosystem is well-connected — follow NairobiTech on Twitter, join the Kenya Developers Slack, and check event boards at iHub, Nailab, and Strathmore University's @iBizAfrica incubator.

Question 4

What cities in Kenya host the most tech events?

Accepted Answer

Nairobi is the undisputed tech events capital of East Africa, hosting the vast majority of conferences, meetups, and hackathons. Mombasa has a small but growing tech community, and Kisumu and Eldoret host occasional university-driven events and regional hackathons.

Question 5

Are there hackathons and startup events in Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Kenya is a major hub for hackathons in Africa. Events like Nairobi HackWeek, M-Pesa API hackathons, and Africa's Talking hackathons attract hundreds of developers. Startup events include Pitch Friday at iHub and demo days from accelerators like Antler East Africa.

Question 6

Do Kenya tech events offer networking opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Networking is a core part of Kenyan tech events. Nairobi's tight-knit ecosystem means conferences often include dedicated networking sessions, founder dinners, and investor meetups. Many events are followed by informal gatherings at local restaurants and co-working spaces.

Tech Events in Kenya 2026

Training on Disaster Preparedness and Risk Management Using GIS in Kenya

Salesforce Community Relaunch & Networking: Developers,Admins & Architects

Mega Clima KENYA HVAC R Expo

5th WATERTECH KENYA 2026

Ruby Conf Africa 2026

Kenya Tech Summit

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026

Ecosystem Builders Summit 2026

TEMS Africa ICT Exhibition and Conference

Africa Cyber Defense Forum

Africa Fintech Summit 2026 Nov

Sankalp Africa Summit 2027

Africa Media Festival 2027

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2027

Ecosystem Builders Summit 2027

Africa Fintech Summit 2027 Nov

AWIEF 2027

Understanding Web hosting & Domain Names

FAQs About Tech Events in Kenya