14Jul

Breaking barriers-Bridging the gender gap of women in technology in Lamu

July 14, 2023By 0 comment

Historically, women in Kenya, along with women in numerous other countries, have faced a lack of representation in the technology sector. However, an increasing number of women are taking the lead and becoming role models for those currently in or aspiring to join the rapidly evolving industry that has a global impact. Mariam Abubakar Ahmed is a  teacher at Mahmoud bin Fadhil Primary School in Lamu and a graduate with a diploma in ICT. After…

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27Mar

Enabling young women from low-income homes actualize their passion for technology

March 27, 2023By 0 comment

  The digital age has created previously unheard-of opportunities for the empowerment of women and girls, ranging from online study and digital activism to the rapid rise of high-paying tech employment.Women and girls remain underrepresented across the creation, use and regulation of technology.Umi Ramadhan Karisa a high school student at Bahari Girls secondary school had always been interested  in studying technology after high school, but due to financial difficulties, she almost gave up on ever…

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13Apr

Internship at Pwani Teknowgalz helps Grace advance her career in tech

April 13, 2022By 0 comment

Grace Mutanu Mutinda a student at The Technical University of Kenya shares her experience and skills acquired as an intern at Pwani Teknowgalz. Keep reading to have a gist of how the internship assisted her to advance her mobile development skills and gain confidence in her leadership abilities. What effect did the internship have on your technology and leadership abilities? During my internship, I was able to gain more practical programming skills as compared to…

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28Mar

March Virtual Sessions

March 28, 2021By 1 Comment

We had a session physical meetup for the coders in Nairobi but Kenya faced an increase in covid-19 positive cases and deaths consequently the three day meetup was cancelled. After the virtual sessions and meetups for the different regions, coders embarked on working on their own personal projects. This process will take months and will provide the coders the opportunity to apply what they learned but also interact with their facilitators. This will culminate with…

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27Feb

February 2021 Training Sessions

February 27, 2021By 0 comment

The month of February allowed for physical meetups of coders in Nakuru, Mombasa and Lamu spaces. The Pwani Teknowgalz team mobilized and conducted three days meetups of the coders. The meetup allowed for the coders to meet but also for our team to have a face to face with the coders. Coders in Mombasa met physically for a cyber security session at the space in MEWA Library. The session focused a lot on the impact…

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13Feb

Pwani Teknowgalz launches first girls in technology Space in Mombasa.

February 13, 2021By 0 comment

Yesterday we officially opened our own office located opposite AAR health Center Mombasa along Moi Avenue.This is a great milestone for the organisation. We have had this vision for over five years since we started our impactful work of equipping girls and young women with technology skills in Mombasa. Prior to having the new space, Swahilipot Hub played a great role in supporting Pwani Teknowgalz’s activities and programs at the hub. Pwani Teknowgalz is thrilled…

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17Dec

Coders At American Spaces Virtual Launch

December 17, 2020By 0 comment

In November 2020, Coders at American spaces project was launched virtually on Zoom. During the launch Devin Glick, assistant cultural affairs Officer U.S embassy, advised the youth in attendance to leverage on technology skills to develop innovation using technology. The goal of the virtual launch was to equip the youth aged 18-35 years with more information about Coders at American Spaces Kenya objectives. The participants had an opportunity to inquire more about the program during…

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07Sep

Swahilipot Hub and Dev Career supports CodeHack Girls. 👨‍💻

September 7, 2020By 0 comment

Pwani Teknowgalz acknowledges the invaluable and continual support from Swahilipot Hub of promoting our impactful work of equipping girls and young women with technological skills. We are highlighting our recent program in which CodeHack girls are participating at SwahiliPot Hub called Dev career. Dev Career is a non-profit Tech organization that supports the rising Tech Ecosystem in Africa. Read about the impact that the program and support from Swahilipot Hub is having on the girls…

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13Aug

Pwani Teknowgalz Partnership with 21C skills Africa by Liquid Telecom

August 13, 2020By 0 comment

Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe global impact on various day-to-day operations. Numerous organizations are currently initiating ways of bracing up to face the challenges posed and embracing the new normal. Pwani Teknowgalz being a women-in-technology organization is no exception. Our CodeHack initiative that involved physical learning at Swahilipot Hub has been interrupted. This interference is a result of the new health guidelines on social distancing. We are honored to partner with 21C Skills Africa,…

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