Dada Devs Announces Graduation Celebration for Cohort 4 and 5 in Nairobi
Dada Devs has invited the community to celebrate the graduation of its Cohort 4 and Cohort 5 participants.
The event takes place on Saturday, 28 November 2026, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM EAT at The Concord Hotel & Suites in Parklands, Nairobi. Entry is KSh 1,500 per person, and registration is now open.
The organisation described the gathering as more than a formal ceremony. It is an opportunity to recognise the women who completed weeks of technical training in Bitcoin and open-source development, hear stories of growth, explore projects built during the programmes, and connect with developers, ecosystem contributors, and others interested in the space.
Both long-time participants and those following the journey are welcome.
Recent Context and Impact
Earlier in 2026, Dada Devs partnered with Hack4Freedom for a two-week hybrid bootcamp and hackathon in Nairobi (22 September – 5 October). Roughly 55 women developers participated, working on open-source projects using Bitcoin, Lightning, Nostr, and related tools.
Teams featuring Dada Devs participants earned recognition, including first place for Anza and second place for Resilience (Team Nostr Warriors). The event highlighted practical applications such as privacy-focused tools and creator tools built on decentralised protocols.
These activities fit a pattern of code-first training, mentorship, and public building that Dada Devs has maintained across cohorts. Alumni have contributed to open-source repositories, participated in further hackathons, and applied skills to Africa-relevant problems.
Event Details at a Glance
- Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026.
- Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM EAT.
- Venue: The Concord Hotel & Suites, Parklands, Nairobi.
- Entry fee: KSh 1,500 per person.
- Who should attend: Graduates, developers, Bitcoin enthusiasts, ecosystem contributors, and anyone interested in African women building on Bitcoin.
The organisation has directed people to its website (dadadevs.com) for registration and further information.
Why the Event Matters?
Africa has strong engineering talent, yet women remain underrepresented among those writing and maintaining Bitcoin’s open-source software.
Programmes like Dada Devs aim to close that gap by providing technical depth, peer collaboration, and pathways into contribution rather than theoretical study alone.
Celebrating completed cohorts publicly reinforces the pipeline and gives the wider community a chance to meet the builders.
The November 28 gathering brings together two recent cohorts at a single in-person event in Nairobi, making it accessible for local participants while remaining open to others who have followed the work online.
For registration, event updates, or more background on the programmes, visit dadadevs.com.