@WikimediaKE

Wikimedia UG Kenya is looking to be the official Kenyan affiliate of the Wikimedia Foundation, which serves Wikimedians in Kenya.

 Nairobi, Kenya
wikimedia.org
Joined February 2020
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wikiwomeninred@WikiWomenInRed8 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 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penina… @c_mwaura @wikimediauk
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Kenya National Library Service@knlsmedia9 Mar 2022
A book is the most powerful weapon that we should make use in promoting social engagement and development.
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Abdulahi Abdi®@abdulahi_isaac4 Mar 2022
Kiswahili kitukuzwe. #SwahiliWikipedia #Wiki4Universities @Wikipedia
Winnie Kabintie@WinnieKabintie4 Mar 2022
Wanafunzi wa @Pwaniuni wakihudhuria mafunzo ya jinsi ya kuboresha #SwahiliWikipedia #Wiki4Universities @Wikipedia
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Winnie Kabintie@WinnieKabintie4 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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Wikimania@Wikimania25 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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OpenStreetMap Africa@osmafrica28 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 Foundation@Wikimedia1 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 Foundation@Wikimedia23 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 diff.wikimedia.org/2021/12/1…

In conversation with Wiki Loves Africa: How photography can help Open the Knowledge

A lack of visuals about places, people, and experiences can result in a lack of understanding among Wikipedia readers. And, just as problematic, a skewed set of visuals can cause skewed understandi…

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Carol Mwaura@c_mwaura7 Apr 2021
Such a great opportunity #WikiForHumanRights @Wikimedia @WikimediaKE @Puritykvr @michaelmaua @habelag @abdulahi_isaac @owakakalamu @librarian_nkem
Wikimedia Foundation@Wikimedia7 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…

Live Event: Join us for the launch of #WikiForHumanRights: Right to a Healthy Environment!

 Jasmina El Bouamraoui and Karabo Poppy Moletsane CC-0 Join a live event with UN Human Rights and the Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment on 15 April to launch this year’s #…

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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya@WikimediaKE16 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 Foundation Policy@wikimediapolicy7 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.
Joseph Lorenzo Hall, PhD@JoeBeOne7 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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WikiLovesAfrica@wikilovesafrica6 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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Janeen Uzzell@janeenuzzell25 Mar 2020
Replying to @AskAManager
@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…

You Don’t Have to Work All the Time Now

Newly remote workers need to be able to get coffee, take breaks, and sign off for the day without feeling guilty.

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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
Wikimania@Wikimania19 Mar 2020
𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭 lists.wikimedia.org/pipermai… #Wikimedia #Wikipedia #Wikivoyage #WikimaniaBangkok #Wikimania2020 #Wikimania2021 #Wikidata #WikimediaCommons #MediaWiki #WikiSource #wiktionary
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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
WikiLovesAfrica@wikilovesafrica2 Mar 2020
Check out @wikilovesafrica upload wizard tutorial on #wikiinafrica YouTube channel to better understand how to upload images to participate to the #photo contest. #wikicommons #wikipedia #video bit.ly/2x3jJJq
Wiki Loves Africa Upload Wizard Tutorial

ALT Wiki Loves Africa Upload Wizard Tutorial

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Wikimedia Community User Group Kenya retweeted
Mucheru Maina@Mucheeru26 Feb 2020
#WikiLovesAfrica 2020 Lets do this @WikimediaKE @Wikimedia
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Wikipedia
@Wikipedia24 Feb 2020
Hundreds of thousands of people have donated their time over the years to write, edit, and curate Wikipedia. If you could say one thing to them, what would it be?
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