Name: Understanding Strands Agents: An Introduction to Autonomous Workflows
Start: 2026-02-07T11:00:00+03:00
End: 2026-02-07T13:00:00+03:00

This AWS UG AI/ML Kenya Monthly Meetup introduces **Strands Agents** and the fundamentals of **autonomous AI workflows**.
Join us for a practical session exploring how agentic systems are designed, how they reason and act across tasks, and where they fit in modern AI/ML and cloud architectures. The focus is on clear mental models, real-world use cases, and responsible adoption.

📅 7th February 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (EAT)
💻 Online via Zoom

Kevin Tuei

Sherry Obare

jacob Moracha

Jully Achenchi

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**Osborn Nyakaru**
Osborn Nyakaru is a Kenyan AI and machine learning community leader, event organizer, and technology educator. He is known for mentoring student innovators, hosting AI hackathons, and advancing grassroots tech education through initiatives at Chuka University and broader national developer networks.

### **Key facts**

* **Role:** AI/ML Track Lead, GDG on Campus Chuka University
* **Primary Focus:** AI education, hackathon facilitation, community leadership
* **Notable Projects:** Product lead for *Ugunja*, an AI logistics platform
* **Affiliations:** AITech, Power Learn Project, SUI Kenya Community
* **Base:** Chuka, Kenya

### **Community Leadership and Education**

Osborn Nyakaru serves as the AI/ML track lead for the Google Developer Groups (GDG) on Campus at Chuka University, where he leads workshops on core AI concepts such as decision trees and machine learning fundamentae frequently organizes student-focused learning and hackathon events aimed at demystifying AI and coding for beginners.

### **Hackathons and Developer Events**

Nyakaru has hosted multiple online and campus-based hackathons, including *AI No-Code Hackathon Build Sessions* and *Hackathon Build Session 3.0 – Building to Win, Again!*([Luma](https://luma.com/ayyw5b78?utm_source=chatgpt.com "🚀 AI No-Code Hackathon Build Session · Luma")). These events emphasize building practical prototypes without requiring deep programming knowledge, encouraging inclusive participation from early-stage innovators.

### **Project Work and Technical Contributions**

As the product lead for *Ugunja*, a hackathon project recognized at the Greenwells Innovation Hackathon, Nyakaru helped design an AI-powered logistics and authentication platform integrating predictive maintenance, route optimization, and blockchain-based trust certificates. His background as a full-stack engineer with expertise in Next.js and Python reflects his blend of community engagement and hands-on technical skill.

### **Advocacy and Impact**

Beyond coding, Osborn Nyakaru contributes to Kenya’s growing Web3 and AI ecosystem, working with the SUI Kenya community and the Power Learn Project to mentor youth in emerging technologies. His leadership promotes local innovation, digital literacy, and equitable access to technology-driven careers across East Africa.

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