Moses Cursor Ssebunya (@mosescursor) – WordPress user profile

Bio

I’m a website developer and WordPress enthusiast from Uganda. I have a strong passion for sharing knowledge and excel at creating visually appealing websites that combine design and coding expertise. I’m also a multilingual translator and skilled technical writer, making complex concepts easy to understand for a global audience. I’m committed to ensuring quality through rigorous system testing for top-notch performance. My dedication to excellence and active involvement in the tech community make me a valuable contributor to the ever-changing digital landscape. I’m a digital artisan shaping user-friendly experiences and bridging language gaps.”

Contribution History:
> Test Team Rep (2025-2026)
> Photos Team Mod (2025 – to date)
> Community Events Supporter (2025 to date)
> Training Contributor
> WPCredits Mentor (2025)

■ Other Involvements
‣ WordPress 6.9 “Gene”
‣ WordPress 6.8 “Cecil”

WordCamp Contributions
+ WordCamp Kampala 2026 (Organizing Team)
+ WordCamp Mukono, 2026 (Lead Organizer)
+ WordCamp Masaka, Central Region, Uganda 2026 (Mentor)
+ WordPress Campus Connect University of Uyo (Mentor)
+ WordCamp Asia, 2026 (Organizing Team)
+ WordCamp Uyo 2025 – (Mentor)
+ WordCamp Lira 2025 – (Mentor + Attendee)
+ WordCamp Masaka 2025 – (Speaker + Volunteer+ Attendee)
+ Uganda Website Competitions 2025 (Mentor + Attendee)
+ WordCamp Mukono 2025 (Organizer)
+ WordCamp Nairobi 2024 (Organizer)
+ Online Payments & Delivery Summit 2024 (Organizer + Speaker)
+ WordCamp Jinja 2024 (Attendee)
+ Uganda Website Competitions 2024 (Organizer)
+ WordPress in Education Showcase Masaka 2024 (Attendee)
+ WordCamp Masaka 2023 (Volunteer + Attendee)
+ WordCamp Jinja 2023 (Iganga)
+ WordCamp Nairobi 2023 (Attendee)
+ WordCamp Kampala 2023 (Volunteer)
+ WordCamp Entebbe 2023 (Speaker)
+ WordCamp Jinja 2022 (Attendee)
+ WordCamp Kampala 2019 (Attendee)
+ WordCamp Kampala 2018 (Attendee – Twitter Media Volunteer) – 1st WordCamp attended

Recognitions:
Yoast Care Fund -> https://yoast.com/community/care-fund/recipients/moses-cursor-ssebunya/

Interests

Travel, contribution, community uplifting, giving assistance, Chat and Progress conversations

WordPress Origin Story

Embracing WordPress: My Journey from Skepticism to Advocacy

For a long time, I had my doubts about WordPress. As an IT technician and educator, I’d often heard negative things about content management systems (CMS), and WordPress being one of the most popular, was frequently the target of these criticisms. It felt like every time I turned around, someone was discouraging me from using it. This made it hard for me to consider compliance with WordPress seriously.

However, a turning point came when a good friend of mine reached out to me via social media. He saw potential where I saw limitations and took it upon himself to guide me through the basics of WordPress. Patiently, he introduced me to the platform, explaining each step and feature in detail. His guidance was like a light in the dark, helping me to see the possibilities that WordPress offered.

As I began to explore WordPress, my initial skepticism started to fade. I discovered its versatility and ease of use, and soon, I found myself enjoying the process of creating websites. From businesses to schools, churches to hospitals, I realized that WordPress could handle it all. The more I learned, the more confident I became, and my passion for WordPress grew.

Today, I am not just a user but a proud advocate for WordPress. My journey has taken me from hesitation to enthusiasm, and I now have the privilege of sharing this knowledge with others. I am honored to be a WordCamp speaker, a Meetup speaker, and a Meetup organizer, WordCamp organizer, NextGen Organizer. Through these platforms, I have the opportunity to inspire and educate others about the potential of WordPress.

This journey has taught me that sometimes, all it takes is a bit of guidance and an open mind to transform skepticism into advocacy. I am grateful for the friend who took the time to show me the way and for the community that continues to support and inspire me. WordPress has become more than just a tool; it’s a part of my mission to help others realize their digital dreams.

The Whole story is better summarized here –> https://heropress.com/essays/the-stone-that-turned-out-to-be-gold-my-wordpress-journey/

Contributions

Moses Cursor Ssebunya contributes 5 hours per week to the following teams: Accessibility, Community, Design, Documentation, Openverse, Photos, Playground, Polyglots, TV, Test, and Training.

Member Since: February 18th, 2020
Location: Mukono - Uganda
Website: mosescursor.com
GitHub: Successfulsebunya
Job Title: IT Manager - WordPress Trainer, Test Team Rep, Digital Skills Master Trainer, Mentor, Events Supporter, Website Developer, Technical Writer, Translator, Builder,
Employer: Fabrication Systems Uganda
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Contribution History

Accessibility Contributor
Community Contributor
Community Team
Core Contributor
Credits Mentor
Hosting Contributor
Meetup Organizer
Openverse Contributor
Photo Contributor
Photos Team
Plugin Developer
Test Contributor
Test Team
Theme Developer
Training Contributor
Translation Contributor
Translation Editor
WordCamp Organizer
WordCamp Speaker
WordCamp Volunteer
WordPress.tv Contributor

Received props from @amykamala in Slack:
Props to @meher @JeffPaul @huzaifaalmesbah @ruba1956 @jigar9998 @muddassirnasim @shailu25 @mobarak @abduremon @zunaid321 @ravigadhiyawp @mohkatz @ellatrix…
1 day ago
Submitted pull request #99 to WordPress/contributor-handbook:
Added contribution pathway guide for Test team
1 day ago
Received props from @amykamala in Slack:
Props to @ozgursar @wplmillet @fandevelop @369work @kausaralm @shailu25 @sumitbagthariya16 @matteoenna @pbiron @mosescursor @r1k0 @abduremon @sonaliprajapati…
3 days ago
Started mentoring WordCamp Nairobi, Kenya
4 days ago
Started mentoring Uganda Website Projects Competition 2026
4 days ago
Closed issue #115 on the WordPress/test-handbook repository:
Getting and Testing Huddles in Slack
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Closed issue #112 on the WordPress/test-handbook repository:
New Month in Test Newsletter
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Merged pull request #915 into WordPress/Community-Team:
Update README.md to include the Campus Connect Event
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Closed issue #906 on the WordPress/Community-Team repository:
[Meetup] Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
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Created ticket #8189 on Meta Trac:
Adding a download Counter for the Photos Page
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Submitted pull request #915 to WordPress/Community-Team:
Update README.md to include the Campus Connect Event
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Created ticket #64786 on Core Trac:
Adding a download Counter for the Photos Page
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Created issue #1596 in the WordPress/wordcamp.org repository:
Add Ability to Search for Applicant Name in Tracker
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Closed issue #859 on the WordPress/Community-Team repository:
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