Build with AI Makerere Hackathon Unites Ugandan Students Around AI Solutions

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The Build with AI Makerere Hackathon was successfully organized in partnership with Google Build with AI and Major League Hacking, bringing together student developers from universities across Uganda. Participants built AI-powered solutions tackling real-world problems using tools such as Gemini, Google AI Studio, and Google Cloud. The event was the result of months of planning, sponsor outreach, community workshops, and extensive coordination by its organizers. Key lessons drawn from the experience include building partnerships, managing logistics from scratch, and leading a developer community through unexpected challenges. The organizer has shared a detailed reflection on the journey, highlighting the event's impact and insights for future community-driven initiatives.

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