Wikimedia UG Kenya is looking to be the official Kenyan affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation, which serves Wikimedians in Kenya.
Joined February 2020
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26 Feb 2022
.@wikilovesafrica the photographic, video and audio contest, is back! The 2022 theme is 'Home and Habitat'. Here's your chance to enter images or media must visually capture the theme as it applies to #Kenya and Africa.
More details: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C…
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
8 Mar 2022
On the 100th anniversary of #InternationalWomenDay Peninah Musyimi, from the slums of Nairobi (pictured), was given the "I am Powerful" award by @CARE
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
9 Mar 2022
A book is the most powerful weapon that we should make use in promoting social engagement and development.
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
4 Mar 2022
4 Mar 2022
Wanafunzi wa @Pwaniuni wakihudhuria mafunzo ya jinsi ya kuboresha #SwahiliWikipedia #Wiki4Universities @Wikipedia
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
4 Mar 2022
#SwahiliWikipedia is the most spoken indigenous language in Africa.We are pleased to have the support of @Wikimedia & VC @Pwaniuni to enhance the capacity of Kenyans to contribute in #SwahiliWikipedia
@wiki_Tza @WikimediaKE #Wiki4Universities
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
25 Feb 2022
The Core Organizing Team (COT) for Wikimania 2022: Anton Protsiuk, Antoni Mtavangu, Evelin Heidel (Scann), Houcemeddine Turki (Csisc), Kayode Yussuf (Kayusyussuf), NANöR, Omar David Sandoval Sida (Omar_sansi), Richard Knipel (Pharos), Sandra Aceng, and Venus Lui.
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
28 Feb 2022
Has your country signed up for the OSM Africa March Mapathon yet? Come join us to #MapSierraLeone as we mark #OpenDataDay2022 and #IWD2022 @osmsierraleone @youthmappers @hotosm @openmapping_esa
Invite all your #OpenStreetMap buddies via eventbrite.com/e/osm-africa-…
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
1 Mar 2022
The Wikimedia Foundation joins those calling for a peaceful end to the conflict in Ukraine, and will continue to support the efforts of Wikimedia volunteers and others contributing to a strong digital commons that keeps knowledge open, neutral, and free. wikimediafoundation.org/news…
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
23 Dec 2021
The images shared in @WikiLovesAfrica's annual contest have been viewed 787 million times on @WikiCommons.
📷 This has a real impact on the visual representation of Africa online, helping change perceptions and enhance understanding. #OpenTheKnowledge
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
7 Apr 2021
Such a great opportunity #WikiForHumanRights @Wikimedia @WikimediaKE @Puritykvr @michaelmaua @habelag @abdulahi_isaac @owakakalamu @librarian_nkem
7 Apr 2021
On 15 April ➡️ Join us, @UNHumanRights & @UNEP to discuss the importance of information on @Wikipedia about the human right to a healthy environment. (With speakers @SREnvironment, @AgyepongJoy, @SBenfeld, @nickibeckerok!) #WikiForHumanRights #Wiki4Climate diff.wikimedia.org/2021/04/0…
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21 Feb 2021
#WikiLovesAfrica 2021 is LIVE! Enter photos and videos of this year's theme: HEALTH and WELLNESS, to stand a chance to WIN!
For more information see: commons.wikimedia.org/.../Co…...
#WikiLovesAfrica2021 @wikilovesafrica @Wikipedia
Follow us on FB: web.facebook.com/WikimediaKE…
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Involved in or passionate about, Kenyan and African cinema-related content? The AfroCine Project invites you to participate in this contest.
Prizes include -
Overall winner:
1st - $500
2nd - $200
3rd - $100
For further info, see: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipe…
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23 Jul 2020
Good morning! Let's showcase the natural beauty of our country to the world!
#WikiLovesEarth 2020 ends in just about a WEEK! Have you submitted your photos yet to stand a chance to win?
More details about WLE in @magicalkenya 📸 w.wiki/XbE
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
16 Jul 2020
Remember, the deadline to take part in the #WikiLovesEarth photo upload contest is FAST APPROACHING. @WikiLovesEarth
For more details see: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C…
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
7 Jul 2020
Today, we have signed this open letter opposing a new bill that threatens everyone's right to securely use the internet. Privacy and security are the bedrock of intellectual freedom and we must protect them.
7 Jul 2020
Over 75 global cybersecurity experts, civil society organizations, companies, and trade associations sign on against US anti-encryption bill, the LAED Act: globalencryption.org/open-le…
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
6 Jul 2020
What is @WikiLovesAfrica? For many across Africa it is the very first introduction to sharing any media online via an open platform and under an open licence. It shows people how to share images that reflect their lives and cultures. @creativecommons (image Ahmed Emad H CC-BY-SA)
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30 Mar 2020
Great news! The DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED for #WikiLovesAfrica
17 Mar 2020
IMPORTANT: The entry deadline for Wiki Loves Africa has been extended to 15 APRIL due to the global health crisis. Stay at home. Upload existing images from your hard drives. Entries must reflect the Africa on the Move! theme. #StayAtHome (image: 2020 entry from Summering2018)
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
25 Mar 2020
@AskAManager Thanks for recognizing @Wikimedia as a model for #remoteworking I'm proud to be a part of a leadership team that trusts its colleagues and has #bestpractices designed to keep work moving forward @Wikipedia slate.com/human-interest/202…
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
19 Mar 2020
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭
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#Wikimedia #Wikipedia #Wikivoyage #WikimaniaBangkok #Wikimania2020 #Wikimania2021 #Wikidata #WikimediaCommons #MediaWiki #WikiSource #wiktionary
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