{"id":1059,"date":"2023-09-09T16:23:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T13:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/?p=1059"},"modified":"2024-03-28T14:35:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-28T11:35:14","slug":"wordcamp-jinja-2023-a-recap-of-2-incredible-days-an-extra-contributor-day-and-fun-filled-after-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/wordcamp-jinja-2023-a-recap-of-2-incredible-days-an-extra-contributor-day-and-fun-filled-after-party\/","title":{"rendered":"WordCamp Jinja 2023: A Recap of 2 Incredible Days, an extra Contributor Day and Fun Filled after Party"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordCamp Jinja 2023 was a phenomenal event that brought together WordPress enthusiasts from near and far. Held at Iganga Secondary School, and at The Innovation Village, Jinja, the event spanned three action-packed days filled with hands-on and minds-on sessions, attracting an enthusiastic crowd of about 200 attendees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our annual <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> 2023 has kicked off today. We shall be at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IgangaSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@IgangaSS<\/a> today and tomorrow with a diverse set of speakers lined up and close <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheVillageUG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TheVillageUG<\/a> Jinja on 6th Sept with a hackathon and contributor day. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ab_waitar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ab_waitar<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wordpressdotcom?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wordpressdotcom<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/bVfYNj7JTJ\">pic.twitter.com\/bVfYNj7JTJ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mohammed Kateregga \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf3 (@AfricanTechVC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AfricanTechVC\/status\/1698636035683446903?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8122-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8122-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8122-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8122-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8122-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8122-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8122-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8748-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8748-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8748-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8748-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8748-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8748-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8748-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning and Collaboration at Iganga Secondary School:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday, September 4th, marked the beginning of our WordCamp adventure at Iganga Secondary School. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> here I had just arrived, at 8:33am. I found <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mrogers4christ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mrogers4christ<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EduTechCenter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EduTechCenter<\/a>, some few others and ICT Club of Iganga SS! THE VENUE is really organised &amp; ready to teach everyone, as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ictteachersug?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ictteachersug<\/a> say, Each One Teach One!<br>There&#39;s always more to learn!<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AMhahXKXz2\">pic.twitter.com\/AMhahXKXz2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; JOHNIOUS TUMUSIIME (@JohniousUg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohniousUg\/status\/1698600023489986959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The turnout was impressive, with WordPress enthusiasts and learners eager to dive into the world of WordPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event featured a wide range of sessions and workshops, empowering attendees with knowledge and skills to harness the full potential of WordPress for their projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Exciting start to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> today! \ud83d\ude80 Learned all about Basics of HTML &amp; CSS, WordPress installation, design, and blogging. Can&#39;t wait for more insights over the next two days! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vC8TbAMjJn\">pic.twitter.com\/vC8TbAMjJn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jinja WordPress Meetup (@WordPressJinja) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja\/status\/1698796742496452838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Already inside at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SteveUG<\/a> presenting: How to setup an eLibrary with WordPress&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IgangaGirlsSS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IgangaGirlsSS<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JohniousUg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JohniousUg<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/24TechTimeUg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@24TechTimeUg<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressMasaka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressMasaka<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressKLA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressKLA<\/a> well represented! <br><br>Thanks to the Organisers! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UHK5nBSFkx\">pic.twitter.com\/UHK5nBSFkx<\/a><\/p>&mdash; JOHNIOUS TUMUSIIME (@JohniousUg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohniousUg\/status\/1698932545763655867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">This is Tenywa Derrick of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SharebilityUg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SharebilityUg<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> showing us how to start a blog.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IgangaSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@IgangaSS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/lINak1q03O\">pic.twitter.com\/lINak1q03O<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Restless Teacher\u2122 (@SteveUG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG\/status\/1698682106333868445?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#39;s time to talk about Full Site Editing with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EduTechCenter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EduTechCenter<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RestlessTeachers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RestlessTeachers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Y1O2IOHJfc\">pic.twitter.com\/Y1O2IOHJfc<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Restless Teacher\u2122 (@SteveUG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG\/status\/1698699933702840611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Loved Joan Logose <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RamseyScored?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RamseyScored<\/a>&#39;s presentation on overcoming e-commerce payments &amp; shipping hurdles in emerging markets. Her unique content delivery captured everyone&#39;s attention. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CVY4RhEoDe\">pic.twitter.com\/CVY4RhEoDe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Moses Ssebuwufu \ud83d\udd25 WordPress in Education Showcase (@EduTechCenter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EduTechCenter\/status\/1699047405348413864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">During her presentation on Effective Writing, Copywriting &amp; Brand Storytelling, Eunice Ayuma <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/e_ayuma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@e_ayuma<\/a> quoted Walter Landor: &quot;Products are made in factories, but brands are created in the mind.&quot; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qZGOeUvupN\">pic.twitter.com\/qZGOeUvupN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Moses Ssebuwufu \ud83d\udd25 WordPress in Education Showcase (@EduTechCenter) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EduTechCenter\/status\/1699006214938505663?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">These young girls from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IgangaSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@IgangaSS<\/a> presented their project called SkyRay at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a>. The project helps parents, teachers and students to understand the new competence based curriculum.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rm69M1cTCW\">pic.twitter.com\/rm69M1cTCW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Restless Teacher\u2122 (@SteveUG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG\/status\/1699053694833377352?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohniousUg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JohniousUg<\/a> shows why one needs a website, at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> during the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> 2023. So amazing. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2d9lQ6ixft\">pic.twitter.com\/2d9lQ6ixft<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kanyike Simon Peter Kiviiri (@Simonkanyike1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Simonkanyike1\/status\/1698965531364085898?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The sessions get hotter <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> 2023 and fun has to be part in form of questions led by <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mrogers4christ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mrogers4christ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kYzj1VAThW\">pic.twitter.com\/kYzj1VAThW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kanyike Simon Peter Kiviiri (@Simonkanyike1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Simonkanyike1\/status\/1698942395893608844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Creating and managing a YouTube channel with @andrewkedi at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> 2023. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/70LceRPuVj\">pic.twitter.com\/70LceRPuVj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Kanyike Simon Peter Kiviiri (@Simonkanyike1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Simonkanyike1\/status\/1698944371205255208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#39;s time for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CSS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#CSS<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LungheSam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LungheSam<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RestlessTeachers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#RestlessTeachers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7NtfhapHNT\">pic.twitter.com\/7NtfhapHNT<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Restless Teacher\u2122 (@SteveUG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG\/status\/1698636666443829587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pnajodo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@pnajodo<\/a> comes next at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> with a talk: Formalising your startup\/business with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/URSBHQ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@URSBHQ<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/URAuganda?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@URAuganda<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nssfug?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@nssfug<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OWQyCT8f5e\">pic.twitter.com\/OWQyCT8f5e<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Restless Teacher\u2122 (@SteveUG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG\/status\/1698987670783844543?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From beginners looking to start their blogging journey to seasoned developers seeking to enhance their skills, there was something for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vibrant atmosphere of learning, collaboration, and sharing of ideas was truly inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We had an amazing time at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a>! <br><br>In Uganda, all students taking a subject called ICT are expected to create a web-based project. WordPress has become the platform of choice for many schools. Here are some students who wrote a song about <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPress?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPress<\/a> \ud83d\udc99 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9kieAMbqza\">pic.twitter.com\/9kieAMbqza<\/a><\/p>&mdash; WordPress.com (@wordpressdotcom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wordpressdotcom\/status\/1699061997927821449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wmjackson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@wmjackson<\/a> has joined us virtually for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U7KuvmRaGf\">pic.twitter.com\/U7KuvmRaGf<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fanny Nyayic (@fanny_codes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fanny_codes\/status\/1699035995985809530?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sessions were also streamed live on YouTube<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#8230;..broadcasting <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> live on YouTube. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/y5CEQibssb\">pic.twitter.com\/y5CEQibssb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Restless Teacher\u2122 (@SteveUG) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG\/status\/1698699091486617803?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Fu0XxnlMNM?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Livestream of day two closing session at WordCamp Jinja 2023<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrangements for nearby accommodation and supper for residents were made, and the interaction and learning continued till late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Supper time at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> at end of day 2. Watch out for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ContributorDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ContributorDay<\/a> on day 3 tomorrow. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Simonkanyike1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Simonkanyike1<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EduTechCenter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EduTechCenter<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/martinMukongs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@martinMukongs<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hackerpurse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hackerpurse<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SteveUG<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/e_ayuma?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@e_ayuma<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LungheSam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LungheSam<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mrogers4christ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mrogers4christ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YqVQMXkoTM\">pic.twitter.com\/YqVQMXkoTM<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jinja WordPress Meetup (@WordPressJinja) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja\/status\/1699156718461354039?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contributor Day at The Innovation Village:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the excitement didn&#8217;t end there. On the third day, we transitioned to The Innovation Village, where more than 40 attendees gathered for Contributor Day activities. It was a day dedicated to giving back to the WordPress community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1077\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8636-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8636-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8636-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8636-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8636-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8636-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8636-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1076\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8648-1-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8648-1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8648-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8648-1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8648-1-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8648-1-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8648-1-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1064\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8702-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8702-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8702-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8702-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8702-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8702-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8702-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8706-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8706-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8706-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8706-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8706-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8706-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8706-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the highlights was a website hackathon, where participants worked together to support startup entrepreneurs and various WordPress projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x-KJWohbChs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=x-KJWohbChs&amp;pp=ygUad29yZHByZXNzIGNvbW11bml0eSB1Z2FuZGE%3D\">WordCamp Jinja 2023 &#8211; Extra Contributor Day, Website Hackathon &amp; After Party at The Nile: 6\/Sep\/2023<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spirit of teamwork and the desire to make WordPress better were evident throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanks again to the volunteers of the recent website hackathon at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a>&#8230; You took on a challenge of collaboratively building websited is a few hours! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fanny_codes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@fanny_codes<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EduTechCenter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EduTechCenter<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RamseyScored?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RamseyScored<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hackerpurse?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hackerpurse<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/AjOVyzyds2\">pic.twitter.com\/AjOVyzyds2<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Jinja WordPress Meetup (@WordPressJinja) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja\/status\/1700372565229761012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 9, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">After Party at the Source of the Nile:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a productive Contributor Day, we trekked to the Source of the Nile for the after Party. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1079\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8753-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8753-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8753-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8753-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8753-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8753-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8753-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8767-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8767-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8767-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8767-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8767-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8767-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8767-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1078\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8828-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8828-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8828-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8828-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8828-453x300.jpg 453w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8828-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8828-2048x1356.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal while mingling and sharing their WordCamp experiences. The evening was topped off with a relaxing boat ride on the majestic Nile River, providing a perfect backdrop for photos and memorable conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8985.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" data-id=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8985-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8985-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8985-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8985-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinja.wordcamp.org\/2023\/files\/2023\/09\/DSC_8985-453x300.jpg 453w, 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The creator above all bless you\u2764<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> will always be in my memory &amp; in the memories of those who care about my history &amp; success! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/JohniousUg?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#JohniousUg<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/24TechTimeUg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@24TechTimeUg<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mrogers4christ?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@mrogers4christ<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SteveUG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SteveUG<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WordPressJinja?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WordPressJinja<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NorahBetsy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NorahBetsy<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/others?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@others<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ech7MIP0Ih\">pic.twitter.com\/Ech7MIP0Ih<\/a><\/p>&mdash; JOHNIOUS TUMUSIIME (@JohniousUg) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohniousUg\/status\/1699010732552061072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 5, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br>Checkout more photos in the galleries below:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Before               :       After this is how <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/WordCampJinja?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#WordCampJinja<\/a> ended <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3KYFqlbQm6\">pic.twitter.com\/3KYFqlbQm6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Fanny Nyayic (@fanny_codes) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fanny_codes\/status\/1699469269258355029?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 6, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Gallery 1: <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/oHPpWuA9ZA91msYX7\">https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/oHPpWuA9ZA91msYX7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Photo Gallery 2: <a href=\"https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/d2kvt6S1nZVNhkvd6\">https:\/\/photos.app.goo.gl\/d2kvt6S1nZVNhkvd6<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can&#8217;t wait to see you again at future WordCamps and WordPress events. 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