Developer Student Club
Kirinyaga University.

Developer Student Clubs is a Google Developers program for university students to learn mobile and web development skills , design thinking skills and leadership skills.

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Concept of DSC

The DSC program is a grassroots channel through which Google provides development skills, mobile and web development skills for students, towards employability.

Why DSC?

For students to learn development skills, solve problems through technology and inspire them to be world class developers and changemakers.

Target audience

DSC activities are targeted at University students and any others including faculty members who want to learn development skills & work to solve real-life problems.

Opportunities DSCs provide students with

  • Grow their knowledge on developer technologies and more through peer to peer workshops and events.
  • Gain relevant industry experience by solving problems for local organizations with technology based solutions.
  • Showcase their prototypes and solutions to their local community and industry leaders.
  • Getting inspiration to become world-class developers and changemakers from sharing others' success stories.

Technologies we're excited about

Opportunities to learn & access deep technical content.


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Android Development

Every year Google developers release exciting new updates to the world's most popular operating system. We always have sessions to keep you updated and mastering the latest trends in modern Android development.

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Web Development

Learn the core foundations of a delightful web experience both for the user and developer. Stay up to tabs with emerging and trending technologies. Get access to a guided, tutorial and hands-on coding experience.

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Cloud Computing

For passionate developers who want to stay relevant in a cloud first world where businesses demand for agility and innovation and prompt rise of cloud-native applications to bridges gaps between data, insight, and action.

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Machine Intelligence

Learn how to drive user engagement and retention with intelligent apps that are able to effectively serve users what they need without the fuss by providing these systems with the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed.

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Events & Workshops

Come learn, share and connect with us in person.

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Beginner

Android Study Jam Session 2
12th December 2020
Google Meet
1700hrs - 1800hrs
RSVP
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Everyone

Women in Tech Hangout
16th December 2020
Google Meet
1600hrs - 1730hrs
RSVP
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Beginner

UI/UX: How to Get Started
19th December 2020
Google Meet
1600hrs - 1730hrs
RSVP

Choosing a Career Path in Tech


DATE : 12th Nov 2020
VENUE : Virtual

We discussed on the various career opportunities in the tech industry and how to wisely choose one

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Git and GitHub for Beginners


DATE : 14th Nov 2020
VENUE : Virtual

It was a hands-on session where we learnt how to get started with Git and GitHub

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UI/UX: How to Get Started


DATE : 19th Dec 2020
VENUE : Virtual

This was an introductory session on User Interface and User Experience Design

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Meet The Team

Passionate students and faculty staff driving the success of the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can become a member?

The club is open to any student, ranging from novice developers who are just starting, to advanced developers who want to further their skills.

How frequently do events and workshops occur?

We have hands-on session every first Saturday of every month. We also hold workshops and showcases & we would recommend you to join our community here to get updates.

What should I carry when attending a workshop?

We recommend you carry with you a notebook, pen and a laptop because more often than not we get our hands dirty with code. Most importantly, bring along a healthy dose of curiosity and enthusiasm.

Who should I reach out to if I have any questions?

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact us by clicking the button below. We would be happy to stay engaged via email or in person even after the events.