Regional Communities
PyCon Africa 2026 is shaped by regional Python communities across East Africa. Explore each region below.
About the Kenya Community
Kenya has one of the most active Python ecosystems in Africa, with strong communities in software development, data science, AI, fintech, health tech, and open-source innovation. The Kenyan Python community plays a key role in shaping regional collaboration for PyCon Africa 2026.
Kenya's Role in PyCon Africa 2026
- Mobilize the local Python community for PyCon Africa 2026
- Support speaker engagement, CFP submissions, and community outreach
- Facilitate cross-border collaboration with Uganda and other regional teams
Kenya Local Team
- Allan Kiche
- Bryan Mwanyumba
- Ondemo Kelvin
About the Rwanda Community
Rwanda has positioned itself as a regional technology and innovation hub, with Python playing a growing role in software engineering, AI, data science, and public-sector innovation.
Rwanda's Role in PyCon Africa 2026
- Encourage speaker submissions and regional participation
- Connect Python professionals, students, and researchers
- Strengthen collaboration between East African Python communities
About the Tanzania Community
Tanzania's Python community continues to grow across academia, startups, data analytics, civic technology, and digital transformation initiatives. PyCon Africa 2026 provides an opportunity to further elevate Tanzanian Python talent on a continental stage.
Tanzania's Role in PyCon Africa 2026
- Engage developers, students, and tech hubs across Tanzania
- Promote PyCon Africa participation and regional representation
- Support workshops, community talks, and volunteer engagement
Tanzania Local Team
- Noah Maina
About the South Sudan Community
South Sudan's emerging tech ecosystem is steadily embracing open-source technologies like Python to support education, innovation, and digital skills development.
South Sudan's Role in PyCon Africa 2026
- Promote Python learning and awareness within local communities
- Encourage participation in PyCon Africa 2026
- Support regional inclusion and representation at the conference
South Sudan Local Team
- John Marit
Attending from a neighbouring country?
The Python Software Society of Uganda offers regional opportunity grants for participants from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, South Sudan, and other East African countries.
Applications closed · 15 July 2026, 00:00 EAT