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

Nairobi, Kenya
Joined February 2020
Every quote tells a story. Join the #SheSaid2026 Campaign as we work to advance the representation of notable Kenyan women on Wikiquote. Register by scanning the QR code on the poster or click this link: meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Even… #SheSaid2026 #WikiQuotes
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From information integrity and content moderation on @Wikipedia to Africa's digital representation gap and Wikimedia's growing role in the age of AI, participants explored how open knowledge platforms support research, education, and innovation.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/W…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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