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Stories And Guides From HackVillage
How prizes stay safe, how winners get paid, and how to run and win hackathons in Kenya and beyond.
Payouts25 September 2026 · 4 min read
How Winners Get Paid: Half On The Day, The Rest On Delivery
From adding your M-Pesa number to the final payout, here is exactly how and when HackVillage winners receive their prize.
Builders25 September 2026 · 5 min read
A Builder's Guide To Your First Hackathon On HackVillage
Find a hackathon, form a team, submit, and leave with real feedback and a verified portfolio. Here is how it all works, step by step.
Organizers25 September 2026 · 5 min read
How To Run A Hackathon Builders Trust
A practical checklist for organizers: get verified, write a sharp brief, fund real prizes, judge fairly, and follow through after the demo.
Organizers22 September 2026 · 4 min read
How To Build A Judging Scorecard Teams Trust
Pick clear criteria, weight what matters, and lock it before judging opens. Here is how HackVillage scorecards keep judging fair.
Builders18 September 2026 · 4 min read
Turn Hackathon Wins Into A Portfolio Hiring Teams Believe
Your Proof of Work profile is built from verified results, judge endorsements, and real project outcomes. Here is how it works.
Organizers15 September 2026 · 3 min read
The 48 Hour Media Standard, Explained
Why every HackVillage hackathon shares its photos within two days, what it does for your trust score, and how to hit it every time.