Fedora at Kirinyaga University – Kenya (Info Session and Docs Workshop 2025)
Contents
1. About 2. Event Details 3. Schedule at a Glance 4. Location 5. What You’ll Learn 6. Fedora Docs and DEI Goals 7. Budget Proposal 8. Resources
About
Fedora at Kirinyaga University – Kenya (Info Session and Docs Workshop) is an in-person event designed to introduce students and open-source enthusiasts to the Fedora Project.
The event focuses on Fedora Docs contribution workflows, Quick Docs, and hands-on participation in real documentation issues. Attendees will also explore Fedora’s global community through creative elements — including regional postcards and tshirt swags that blend African culture with Fedora branding.
Event Details
- Event Title: Fedora at Kirinyaga University – Info Session & Docs Workshop
- Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EAT (East African Time / UTC+3)
- Format: In-person
- Location: Kirinyaga University, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
- Registration: Free
- Event URL: Discussion Page
Schedule at a Glance
| Time (EAT, UTC+3) | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Arrival, Registration & Fedora Swag Booth |
| 10:15 | Welcome & Introductions |
| 10:30 | Why Fedora? – Community & Diversity Overview |
| 10:45 | Fedora Docs: Getting Started with Quick Docs |
| 11:30 | Hands-on Demo: Create Your First Pull Request |
| 12:15 | Regional Showcase – Postcards & Fedora Identity |
| 12:45 | Q&A, Networking & Group Photos |
| 13:00 | Wrap-up and Fedora Swag Distribution |
Location
- Venue: Kirinyaga University, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
- Format: In-person workshop
Support Channels:
- Matrix/Element chat
- Fedora Discourse thread
- Local WhatsApp coordination group
What You’ll Learn
- How to set up a Fedora account
- How to find beginner-friendly issues in Fedora Docs
- How to create your first pull request (PR)
- How Fedora’s DEI and Docs teams collaborate
- How to represent Fedora’s regional identity through design and storytelling
Fedora Docs and DEI Goals
This event supports Fedora’s global strategy to:
- Expand contributor onboarding in underrepresented regions
- Strengthen Fedora Docs through inclusive participation
- Foster creativity in open source through community design and collaboration
- Build sustainable, regionally connected Fedora communities in Africa
Budget Proposal
The proposed budget covers swag production and event photography for the Kenya Fedora community meetup. Postcards from past Fedora events will be reused to support sustainability and reduce costs.
Kenya Budget
| Item | Cost (USD) | Cost (KES) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-shirts | $72.22 | 9,100 KES | 13 T-shirts |
| Stickers | $31.75 | 4,000 KES | 5 meters |
| Photography | $3.97 | 500 KES | Event photo coverage |
| Total | $107.94 | 13,600 KES | — |
Grand Total: $107.94 USD (≈ 13,600 KES)
Postcards from previous events will also be used, at no additional cost.
