Build With AI Workshop - Executive Summary

The Build With AI (BWAI) Workshop, powered by Google Developers Group and delivered by Unstacked Labs, successfully ran for 8 weeks across six Kenyan towns: Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri, and Nakuru.

Program Overview

Purpose

• Build foundational and advanced AI engineering skills
• Train developers to build agentic AI solutions
• Drive adoption of Google's AI tools in Kenya
• Strengthen regional developer ecosystems through hands-on education

Duration

8 Weeks (September 22 - November 22, 2025)

Locations

The workshop ran concurrently across 6 towns:
• Nairobi - iHub, Jahazi Building
• Mombasa - Westerwelle Startup Haus
• Kisumu - Kenya National Library Services
• Eldoret - Kikao64 Hub
• Nyeri - Mt. Kenya Hub
• Nakuru - American Corner, Kenya National Library Building

Key Metrics

• Total Registrations: 884 learners (showing strong interest and intent)
• Active Participants: Attended virtual sessions and completed codelabs
• In-Person Onboarding: 200 learners across 6 towns
• Developer Profiles Created: Over 200
• Codelabs Completed: 15 total
• Cloud Credits Redeemed: Over 200
• Trainers: 8 experienced instructors

Learning Tracks

Google Genkit

Build AI-powered applications with server-side AI flows, model orchestration, and RAG implementations.

Google Vertex AI

Train, tune, and deploy ML models at scale, manage endpoints, and productionize ML workflows.

Agent Development Kit (ADK)

Build agentic systems, orchestrate multi-step workflows, and create reliable, observable AI agents.

Program Structure

The program ran in two major phases:

Phase 1: Weeks 1-6 - Learning Phase

• Hands-on sessions on Google Genkit, ADK, and Vertex AI
• Completion of codelabs and practical exercises
• Creation of Google Developer Profiles & earning badges
• Town-based meetups (virtual + physical) for mentorship and progress check-in
• Capture the Flag Challenge

Phase 2: Weeks 7-8 - Capstone Project Phase

Learners designed and built real-world AI solutions following official Capstone guidelines. Projects aligned with Africa's most pressing digital innovation needs—AgriTech, HealthTech, FinTech, Education, Climate Change Adaptation, and Infrastructure Development.

Format

• Hybrid Learning: Live online + in-person workshops
• Weekly Virtual Sessions: 4 days per week at 6PM EAT
• In-Person Office Hours: Strategic meetups across all 6 towns
• Self-Paced Learning: Codelabs, assignments, and project work
• Cost: Free for the inaugural cohort