{"id":8,"date":"2025-03-04T19:25:06","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speakers\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T16:54:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:54:53","slug":"speakers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our speakers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\">WordCamp Lira brings together a diverse lineup of speakers from different backgrounds, professions, and levels of WordPress experience. You have all levels of expertise, and we believe this diversity will meet your expectations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-6d3fbd8f wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1393 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1ca60b594e42e0a90620ca1233424e87d5503764368eb27abf15677fd86b91bd?s=128&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Andrew Kedi\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/andrew-kedi\/\" target=\"_self\" >Andrew Kedi<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Andrew Kedi is a seasoned information security specialist with a strong background in Linux-based systems, digital infrastructure, and email application security, including open-source platforms like WordPress. With over 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, he is passionate about bridging the cybersecurity gap between users, developers, and security professionals. When not dissecting vulnerabilities or performing security&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1404 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/560ae16a7568e37e96eb512f9d93e0c78e66136101ffe042f4a5b6127da21244?s=128&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Andrew Ssanya\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/andrew-ssanya\/\" target=\"_self\" >Andrew Ssanya<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I am a WordPress enthusiast, WordPress developer, and Digital Skills Facilitator at Edutech Club who\u2019s passionate about using technology to empower communities. Helping them create impactful online platforms and actively supporting open-source solutions. Sessions <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1401 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/5af4632db014e99fcd959445928ae3fce8d5cd0e75bb0dbecd6fa636f22ea63b?s=128&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Asasira Queen Pinklen\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/asasira-queen-pinklen\/\" target=\"_self\" >Asasira Queen Pinklen<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I\u2019m a passionate techpreneur and digital innovator focused on AI, WordPress, and emerging technologies. I build meaningful digital solutions designed to empower youth, support mentorship, and drive purpose-driven innovation across Africa and beyond. Sessions <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1242 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Ayenyo_copy-removebg-preview.png?fit=128%2C115&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Ayenyo Joanita\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Ayenyo_copy-removebg-preview.png?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Ayenyo_copy-removebg-preview.png?resize=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Ayenyo_copy-removebg-preview.png?resize=333%2C300&amp;ssl=1 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/ayenyo-joanita\/\" target=\"_self\" >Ayenyo Joanita<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Joanita Ayenyo, a Ugandan health advocate from Gulu, is a dedicated multifaceted leader in organisation management, diabetes care and refugee support. With a background in Public Administration, she is a seasoned and visionary leader. She founded Support the Diabetics Organisation (SUTEDO), now Mic Diabetes Foundation (MDF) to raise diabetes awareness and reduce its prevalence, inspired&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1636 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"121\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/David-W.jpeg?fit=121%2C128&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"David Wampamba\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/David-W.jpeg?w=1097&amp;ssl=1 1097w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/David-W.jpeg?resize=284%2C300&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/David-W.jpeg?resize=971%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 971w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/David-W.jpeg?resize=768%2C810&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/david-wampamba\/\" target=\"_self\" >David Wampamba<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">David is a purpose-driven tech speaker, digital skills and entrepreneurship facilitator. Passionate advocate of STEAM subjects, Digital Skills and Youth employment in Africa. He is a co-founder and CEO of Ablestate a social impact driven enterprise dedicated on helping people in Africa break poverty cycles by guiding them to discover and use their true potential. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1304 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"112\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/chief2.png?fit=112%2C128&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Emmanuel Angoda\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/chief2.png?w=365&amp;ssl=1 365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/chief2.png?resize=261%2C300&amp;ssl=1 261w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 112px) 100vw, 112px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/emmanuel-angoda\/\" target=\"_self\" >Emmanuel Angoda<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Emmanuel is the team leader of the&nbsp;WordPress community in Lira city. He is a teacher (ICT\/Entrepreneurship) at Lira Town College. He is renown STEM activist and also the founder of&nbsp;Triskelion Education and Skills Initiative (TESI), an educational non-profit that uses ICT to improve education in northern Uganda. Emmanuel first embraced&nbsp;WordPress&nbsp;in 2013, and has created many&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1103 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Iyundhu-Kennedy-Kisame.jpg?fit=100%2C128&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Iyundhu Kennedy Kisame\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Iyundhu-Kennedy-Kisame.jpg?w=413&amp;ssl=1 413w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Iyundhu-Kennedy-Kisame.jpg?resize=233%2C300&amp;ssl=1 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/iyundhu-kennedy-kisame\/\" target=\"_self\" >Iyundhu Kennedy Kisame<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">I am a passionate technologist. Community lead at Cyber divisions. Ambassador International Computer science competition. Sessions <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1230 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/083e106d2e18cbb4a37053f460de5b08317627b6a69ae0d4086154e530b8d401?s=128&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Jason M. Boyle, PhD\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/jason-m-boyle-phd\/\" target=\"_self\" >Jason M. Boyle, PhD<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Dr. Jason Boyle is an American educator and scientist currently living and working in northern Uganda. With a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry and a passion for education reform, Dr. Boyle volunteers as a teacher and community advocate, supporting local schools, infrastructure projects, and youth programs. His work bridges science, humanitarian efforts, and justice reform, with&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1381 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"102\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Joan-Namunina-1.png?fit=102%2C128&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Joan Namunina\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Joan-Namunina-1.png?w=613&amp;ssl=1 613w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Joan-Namunina-1.png?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 102px) 100vw, 102px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/joan-namunina\/\" target=\"_self\" >Joan Namunina<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Joan Namunina, MD and co-founder of Xerus Media Group, is an experienced writer, data analyst, digital marketer and publisher, skilled in simplifying complex information into accessible and clear content for a broad range of audiences. As an active member of the Jinja WordPress community and a co-organizer of WordCamp Jinja 2024, and 2025 she has&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1237 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Faith.png?fit=128%2C128&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Lekuru Monica Faith\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Faith.png?w=492&amp;ssl=1 492w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Faith.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Faith.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/lekuru-monica-faith\/\" target=\"_self\" >Lekuru Monica Faith<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Lekuru Monica Faith is an entrepreneur and passionate Business Development Consultant, dedicated to leveraging WordPress &amp; technology to empower young people and local businesses. She thrives on solving real-world challenges faced by communities. Faith is excited to share actionable insights on building a purpose-driven businesses at WordCamp Lira 2025, helping attendees unlock new possibilities. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1478 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/milton-removebg-preview.png?fit=128%2C124&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Milton Emmy Akwam\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/milton-removebg-preview.png?w=410&amp;ssl=1 410w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/milton-removebg-preview.png?resize=300%2C291&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/milton-removebg-preview.png?resize=309%2C300&amp;ssl=1 309w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/milton-emmy-akwam\/\" target=\"_self\" >Milton Emmy Akwam<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Digital information and news creator Sessions <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1378 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-1.png?fit=128%2C128&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mohammed Kateregga\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-1.png?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/07\/Untitled-design-1.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/mohammed-kateregga\/\" target=\"_self\" >Mohammed Kateregga<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Mohammed Kateregga is a full stack web and app developer, WordPress and GDG community leader, Blockchain, Cyber Security and Data Analyst and educator dedicated to growing the tech ecosystem in Eastern Uganda. He co-organizes the WordPress Jinja Meetup and is the lead organizer of WordCamp Jinja and GDG Cloud Jinja chapter, fostering collaboration and skill&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-1398 wcb_speaker type-wcb_speaker status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0204baaa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-width:1px;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:20px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><figure style=\"width:128px;height:128px;\" class=\"wp-block-wordcamp-avatar\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/08\/mukisa.png?fit=128%2C128&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-128x128 size-128x128 wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mukisa Godfrey\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lira.wordcamp.org\/2025\/speaker\/mukisa-godfrey\/\" target=\"_self\" >Mukisa Godfrey<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A computer scientist with a niche in educational technology, great experience and skills in teaching ICT and website development. Passionate about building and managing communities around technology. 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Collaborated with numerous people and fellow student on website design and development using technologies and langueges like HTML, CSS, JavaSCript, PHP and Python. Knowledgable in the different attacks targeted at Web Applications and the different methods to combat the said attacks. 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I live in Gulu. I hold bachelors degree and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. I am a teacher by profession. I have been teaching for a number of years in both secondary and technical institutes. 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