Wikimedia Kenya User Group

Official handle for Wikimedia Kenya User Group.
We're a community of volunteers contributing towards enhancing access to free knowledge on @Wikipedia

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

Wiki Loves Africa 2026 is here!

This year’s theme, Rites and Rituals, invites photographers, storytellers, and culture enthusiasts across Kenya to document the moments that mark life, identity, and heritage.

Register here: https://t.co/6TXhBtUB7Y

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, Wikimedia Kenya, in collaboration with @UNEP_Africa, is hosting a special Edit-a-thon focused on improving climate & environmental knowledge online as part of the World Environmental Day Celebrations & Wikimedia’s #WikiForSustainableFutures campaign.

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

African communities have long held answers to water security, food sustainability & clean energy.
But answers that aren't documented don't count.
Help us put Africa's knowledge on the map.
#WikiForSustainableFutures
#ClimateAction

📷 CIAT, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

Knowledge has the power to transform our future.
This year, Wikimedia Kenya joins the global #WikiForSustainableFutures campaign under the theme: “Knowledge to Transform: Water, Food and Energy.”

#WikiForSustainableFutures
#ClimateAction

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

At the Kalasha TV & Film Festival, Wikimedia Kenya through our Executive Director, @WinnieKabintie contributed to a critical conversation on data protection in the film industry, highlighting the intersection between open knowledge, digital visibility, and ethical storytelling.

[EFF @EFF]

In our latest Speaking Freely, Kenyan journalist Winnie Kabintie discusses how freedom of expression is the foundation of her work to shed light on critical issues affecting society, amplify marginalized voices, and hold power to account. https://t.co/w9RyHUKjG8

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

Happy Easter.

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

Wikimedia Kenya proudly partnered with WIFA for the 7th edition of #WomeninFilmAwards last Friday. As strategic collaborators, we presented the Best Producer – Documentary Film award & celebrated outstanding female filmmakers,mostly young women, driving Kenya’s creative future.

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

As part of our efforts to close digital content gender gaps on @Wikipedia & @wikidata, we have kicked off a 3-week Women in Kenyan Film Edit-a-thon in collaboration with #WomeninFilmAwards to create and improve knowledge about women contributing to Kenya’s film industry.

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

As part of our Leadership Development and Strategic Plan implementation, our Team Lead, @WinnieKabintie, transitions into the role of Executive Director.

Congratulations Winnie as you build on the strong foundation and lead Wikimedia Kenya UG into its next phase of impact.

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

This strategic role aligns with our commitment to knowledge equity, cultural preservation, and supporting the panafrican agenda to close Africa’s digital knowledge gaps, while contributing to national and global conversations around culture, development, and digital access.

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

This role strengthens our regional presence, supports community growth, Swahili language documentation, & deepens local partnerships.

The Coordinator (@makamaua) will also serve as Patron of the Pwani Wiki Club @PwaniWiki, supporting youth leadership and information literacy.

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

“The lack of Internet access should not be seen as an impassable barrier to internet content. We at Kiwix are very happy to see that Wikimedia Kenya & @KEYlibraries are on top of this.” - Stephane Coillet-Matillon, Kiwix Co-Founder.
#KiwixForSchools

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

Today, through a collaboration with @KEYlibraries @OFWAFRICA, we facilitated the adoption of Kiwix in Shela Primary Sch in @LamuCountyKe , enabling learners & educators to access offline digital learning resources without relying on the internet. #KiwixForSchools @Wikimedia

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

The launch of the Pwani Wiki club marks a significant milestone in our community’s efforts to advance knowledge equity and document our local languages, culture & heritage @Wikipedia @PwaniWiki @PwaniUniLibrary @KEYlibraries @MoICTKenya

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

We have today launched Kenya's first school @wikipedia Club at Pwani University, as part of our community growth and content development strategy, in line with our 2026-2027 strategic plan. @PwaniWiki @KEYlibraries @WinnieKabintie @Pwaniuni @Wikimedia

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

Pwani iko tayari kuandika historia yake mtandaoni.

#PwaniWikiClubKenya
#Wikipedia25

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

Je, wajua? Kilifi County ni nyumbani kwa hazina tajiri ya utamaduni wa Waswahili, historia ya pwani, na maeneo ya kipekee kama Gede Ruins na fukwe zinazovutia wageni kutoka duniani kote.

Hivi karibuni, vijana wa hapa watakuwa pia wakihifadhi na kushiriki maarifa haya kidijitali

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

Tunajivunia kuzindua Wiki Club ya kwanza kabisa katika Ukanda wa Pwani Kenya -hatua muhimu ya kukuza maarifa huria, uongozi wa vijana, na ushiriki wa kidijitali.

Pwani, tuko njiani!

#PwaniWikiClubKenya
#Wikipedia25

[Wikimedia Kenya User Group @WikimediaK]

This marks a significant milestone in our community’s effort to advance knowledge equity and our Community Growth & Outreach Strategy.

Keep it here for more exciting updates.

#PwaniWikiClubKenya
#Wikipedia25