Code Festival is a collaborative initiative of Skillsmasters Africa and Strathmore Universty’s @iLabAfrica Center.
Skills Masters
We the global home of excellence for design-led thinking. We are a team of passionate and dedicated individuals from various academic fields brought together with a shared vision of equipping young people with prerequisite skills to prepare them for a digital future.
@iLabAfrica Center
@iLabAfrica is a Centre of Excellence in ICT Innovation and Development at Strathmore University. The centre spearheads Research and Innovation in Information Communication Technology for the Development (ICT4D) of ecosystems towards the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to contribute toward Kenya’s Vision 2030.
Kampala International University
Established in 2001, Kampala International University has grown over a period of time to the top private University in Uganda and ranked third in East Africa. KIU prides itself for ruthless focus on transforming the next generation of professionals in Africa and beyond.
East Africa Code Festival is an annual event organized by Skillsmasters in partnership with Strathmore University iLab Africa center and Kampala International University to foster digital literacy and innovation among young coders in Africa. This event brings together students, tech enthusiasts, educators, and industry leaders to celebrate creativity, problem-solving, and technology's transformative power. The theme for East Africa Code Festival is "GREEN EARTH," emphasizing innovation to solve real-world challenges.