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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.
Updates11 September 2026 · 3 min read
Three Months Later: Why We Check In On Every Project
Every HackVillage project gets a check in three months after the hackathon. Here is what we ask, and what your answer changes.
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Builders8 September 2026 · 4 min read
How To Form A Hackathon Team That Ships
Keep it small, cover the roles, and agree on the prize split early. A practical guide to building a team that finishes strong.
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Updates4 September 2026 · 3 min read
HackVillage Is Open Source: Here Is How To Help
The code that locks and pays out every prize is public under Apache 2.0. Here is why, and how you can contribute.
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