Kampala Lightning Developer Bootcamp
Africa Free Routing in partnership with Btrust, Human Rights Foundation, Opensats, Tether Africa and African Bitcoiners invites you to join us in Kampala, Uganda for a 5 day hands on Bitcoin Lightning Developer Bootcamp, created to equip passionate builders with the skills to innovate and contribute to Africa’s fast growing Bitcoin ecosystem.
- TBD
- 24th - 28th March, 2026
- 9:00 - 17:00 EAT Daily
- FREE
What to Expect?
- Learn the fundamentals of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
- Build real-world Lightning-powered applications.
- Connect with experienced Bitcoin developers.
- Join a vibrant community of builders shaping the future of money in Africa.
Bootcamp Highlights
- Five days of hands-on Bitcoin and Lightning training
- Learn Bitcoin fundamentals from scratch
- Run and interact with your own Bitcoin Core node
- Build and test Lightning apps in real time
- Practical sessions with multiple Lightning SDKs
- Contribute to Bitcoin open source projects
- Connect with Africa’s top Bitcoin builders
- End with a hackathon to build and demo real projects
Scholarship Application​
We believe access to knowledge should never be limited by cost. Thanks to our partners and sponsors, we’re offering a limited number of scholarships for deserving candidates.
Who Can Apply?
- Students
- Developers in training
- Fintech Developers
- Blockchain Developers
- Developers and Tech Enthusiasts
Whether you’re building the next big thing in payments or exploring the world of decentralized technology, this bootcamp is your chance to gain practical skills, connect with industry experts, and be part of shaping the future of finance in Africa.
How to Apply?
- Fill out the scholarship application form
- Tell us why you want to attend the bootcamp
- Share how you plan to use the knowledge after the bootcamp.
Bootcamp Instructors
Simon Njeru
Software Developer and Co-Founder, BitDevs Nairobi.
Simon is a software engineer with experience building on the Bitcoin and Lightning networks, and has contributed to open-source Bitcoin projects, including Stratum V2.
As a co-founder of BitDevs Nairobi, he helps lead a growing community of developers by organizing meetups focused on Bitcoin and Lightning.
In addition to his technical contributions, Simon is also a dedicated Bitcoin educator, sharing his expertise with others and helping to foster the next generation of developers in the ecosystem. He has led the Lightning Developer Bootcamp twice in Nairobi.
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