Build From Here

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#BuildFromHere 2026 has officially come to a close but the teachings, which we will continue sharing across the coming days, will stay with us forever. Here's a recap of one of the most important days in Kenya's tech industry.

We wrap up today filled with gratitude. After two years of intense, hands-on learning, problem-solving, and growth, our apprentices have stepped forward to receive their certificates, and our blessings, marking the end of @Zone01Kisumu Cohort 1 #BuildFromHere2026 #Zone01Kisumu

At the heart of this year’s conference was a most significant milestone - we have graduated 76 apprentices, with 71 of them placed in jobs! (The remaining six are soon joining the job market🤞) #BuildFromHere2026 #Zone01Kisumu

#BuildFromHere2026's first ever Keynote speaker is @JessicaColaço, Co-Founder @iHub and Brave. Her keynote stresses the fact that infrastructure is catching up, and programmes like @Zone01Kisumu are proof that you don't have to relocate to reach your potential. @LakeHub

We are all smiles as we kick off the first ever #BuildFromHere2026.

Our second keynote @NdigaJn has just shifted #BuilFromHere2026 conference with a hard hitting reality check! “In 2026, the average tech stack has a "half-life" of under 3 years. The tools you mastered yesterday are being phased out today.” #Zone01Kisumu #LakeHub

Andrew Osindo, Kennedy Ada, Asman Malika, and Tomlee Abila proudly showcased their projects to H.E. Dr. Mathew Owili, the DG, Kisumu County. These bold, functioning solutions built by @Zone01Kisumu apprentices speak to the challenges facing Kisumu County. #BuildFromHere2026

@LakeHub For over a decade, @LakeHub has been building systems that develop highly skilled tech talent in Kisumu. Today is proof that building such systems inevitably leads to success. #BuildFromHere2026

"What If The Best Software Engineers in the World Came From Kisumu?" That's the question @LakeHub Co_Executive Director, Dorcas Owino put to the room with her opening remarks at #BuildFromHere2026. #Zone01Kisumu #LakeHub

🙋🏽‍♀️Women in tech play a key role in propelling #innovation. Meet Ms. Dorcas Owino, Executive Director at @Lakehub, @Zone01Kisumu a tech community driving youth empowerment, bridging the skills gap & accelerating progress towards SDGs in @KisumuCountyKE. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

@Zone01Kisumu The COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KISUMU has been a key partner in the success of Zone01Kisumu. Indeed, our continued partnership will expand to healthcare service delivery based on the success of #BuildFromHere2026.

Andrew Osindo, Kennedy Ada, Asman Malika, and Tomlee Abila proudly showcased their projects to H.E. Dr. Mathew Owili, the Deputy Governor, Kisumu County. These are bold, functioning solutions built by @Zone01Kisumu apprentices that speak to the challenges facing Kisumu County

Zone01 Kisumu Cohort 1 apprentices like you've never seen them before! #BuildFromHere2026

@crowdol @JessicaColaco @Zone01Kisumu @LakeHub @BuildFromHere_ @odedejames @MissOwino Dr Mathews Owili, the Deputy Governor @KisumuCountyKE officially opens the #BuildFromHere2026 conference. Kisumu must position itself as the future techno city and hub for Kenya.

“I would not have had my role today had I not talked  to people”, quipped Eunice Allela. “Plug into networks and communities that can help you grow beyond the skills you posses as a developer” #BuildFromHere2026 #LakeHub

The "Closing the Last Mile" panel is not here to play nice. Ably moderated by @Zone01 Kisumu apprentice Josephine Opondo, the panel provided much needed insight to the question "If the talent is there, why are jobs still out of reach?" #BuildFromHere2026 #LakeHub

@NdigaJn The market doesn't collapse overnight. It trembles first. @NdigaJn on what to watch: → Macro: where is R&D budget going? → Micro: is your skill being automated? → Check: commodity or premium? → Action: quarterly horizon scan Pay attention #BuildFromHere2026 #Zone01Kisumu

The old model was a ladder i.e predictable, vertical and rigid. Climb the rungs and stay the course. The new model is dynamic, multi-directional, and impossible to fully map in advance. So if you aren't moving, you're sinking - @NdigaJn #Zone01Kisumu #LakeHub #BuildFromHere2026

Our second keynote @NdigaJn has just shifted #BuilFromHere2026 conference with a hard hitting reality check! “In 2026, the average tech stack has a "half-life" of under 3 years. The tools you mastered yesterday are being phased out today.” #Zone01Kisumu #LakeHub