In Kenya’s flourishing tech ecosystem, community leaders who catalyze engagement, nurture talent, and drive inclusion play a pivotal role. Tabitha Kavyu exemplifies this through her impactful work in Developer Student Clubs, Google’s Crowdsource community, and digital tech ecosystems. With a foundation in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi, Tabitha has seamlessly bridged grassroots tech initiatives with institutional influence.
Her journey—from leading university tech communities to managing broader ecosystem-wide engagement—speaks to a rare blend of technical insight, public speaking, and collaborative leadership. Below is a refined outline of her current and past roles:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AT A GLANCE
| Period / Role | Organization / Platform | Key Contributions & Engagement |
| Jan 2021 – Present: Senior Community Manager | AltSchool Africa | Architects and executes community strategies to drive acquisition, retention, and revenue growth. THE ORG |
| May 2022 – May 2023: Community Coordinator | Crowdsource by Google | Supported Google AI efforts by coordinating user engagement and promoting contributors through campaigns and community building. THE ORG |
| May 2021 – Dec 2021: Talent Sourcer & Technical Recruiting Associate | TalentQL (Techstars ’21) | Managed technical recruitment pipelines, sourced candidates, and upheld data integrity in hiring processes. THE ORG |
| Pre-2021: Developer Student Clubs (DSC) Lead & Community Advocate | University of Nairobi & Google DSC community | Led campus-based tech community building, organized workshops, and advocated for open-source and developer engagement. Mediumoscafest.sched.comcrowdsource.google.com |
Tabitha Kavyu’s career reflects her unwavering commitment to nurturing and scaling tech communities—from managing strategic engagements at AltSchool Africa to empowering contributors at Crowdsource by Google. Her blend of recruitment, coordination, and community-building experiences adds a distinctive flair to her leadership profile.
If you’re interested in community strategy, developer advocacy, or partnership-driven tech initiatives, connecting with Tabitha offers a valuable perspective.
