KotlinKenya | Android254 April Meetup
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# 🚀 KotlinKenya | Android254 April Meetup ✨
Hello KotlinKenya community! 👋
We’re excited to invite you to our April Meetup — a session packed with hands-on learning, deep technical insights, and meaningful conversations with fellow developers 🚀
📅 Date: Saturday, April 18th
📍 Venue: Daystar University, DAC Building
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (EAT)
📱 Event Type: In-Person Meetup
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## 🎯 What to Expect
⚡ Insightful Android & Kotlin talks
🛠️ Workshops and Practical Knowledge you can apply in your project
🤝 Great vibes with the dev community
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## 🎤 Speakers & Sessions
👨💻 Jeremy Gitau
KotLabs: Building MCP in Kotlin – Servers, Clients & Tool-Calling Systems (Workshop)
Dive into a hands-on workshop exploring how to build Model Context Protocol (MCP) systems using Kotlin. You’ll learn how to design and implement MCP servers and clients, connect systems to external tools, and build intelligent tool-calling workflows.
We’ll also explore how Kotlin, paired with modern tooling like IntelliJ IDEA, can power AI-ready infrastructure beyond traditional Android apps.
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⌚ Felix Biego
Chronos: Under the Hood
This session explores the architecture and design decisions behind the Chronos smartwatch companion app. From BLE communication and protocol reverse engineering to translation workflows and watchface verification, Felix will walk through real-world challenges and the solutions used to build a scalable and reliable system.
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🔐 Ian Nthuli
SSL Pinning in Android: Securing Mobile Apps Against MITM Attacks
Learn how to secure your Android apps beyond standard HTTPS. This session introduces SSL Pinning, how it works, and how to implement it using modern tools and best practices.
We’ll also cover real-world considerations, common pitfalls, and how to balance strong security with maintainability.
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## 🎯 Whether you're exploring AI systems, building connected devices, or strengthening app security — there’s something here for you.
Come learn, connect, and grow with the community 🤝
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