Impact Stories

  Navigating the vast world of technology can be overwhelming, especially for those just starting out. Yet, for one individual, the path forward became clear with the guidance of the right mentors. After finishing form four, Ilhaam found herself at a crossroads, unsure of her next steps. It was a friend’s recommendation that led her to enroll in Codehack’s computer literacy program, where she embarked on a journey of self-discovery. Despite lacking prior tech knowledge, she quickly found her stride, immersing herself in computer packages and witnessing her skills flourish in just three short months. Ilhaam’s journey began at Pwani Teknowgalz, where she enrolled in the Codehack computer…

Systemic biases and cultural barriers play a significant role in hindering the progress of women in the tech industry. One major challenge is the lack of representation and diversity in tech companies. Women are underrepresented at all levels, from entry-level positions to executive roles. This lack of representation perpetuates a vicious cycle, as women often struggle to find role models and mentors who understand their unique experiences and can guide them through their careers. Despite these formidable challenges, women in technology continue to defy expectations and push and Viola is one of them. Since childhood, the inner workings of computers and phones have always fascinated me. The allure…

Introduction Meet Sharon Atieno, a passionate Data Scientist and Technical Instructor at Pwani Teknowgalz. Her transformative journey in the tech world began in April 2021 when she joined our CodeHack training program during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Let’s dive into Sharon’s experience and explore the impact Pwani Teknowgalz had on her career in data science. Pwani Teknowgalz Impact How did participating in Pwani Teknowgalz programs contribute to your professional development and skill acquisition in data science and machine learning? At the time I was participating in the CodeHack Program, Pwani Teknowgalz did not have a Data Science and Machine Learning track, they were only doing…

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 attending the stem Cafe program by Pwani Teknowgalz in 2019, it sparked her dreams and passion for technology. The digital marketing and website development skills she gained during the STEM Cafe program motivated…

  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 realizing her dream of becoming a technology expert because she was not given the chance to study computer science. “As I had already given up on studying technology, a friend of mine suggested…

Zalia Shehe is a former student at Likoni Mixed high school in Mombasa.She first interacted with Pwani Teknowgalz through Technovation program in her school. During the program, she was the best student awarded for being bold to finish creating and presenting a mobile application that her team was working on.She and her team members created a mobile application:Easy Disposal that helps in solving problem of waste management by identifying areas that can dispose off waste safely.She was awarded as the best Technovation student in Mombasa after her exemplary presentation during the regional pitch. After completing high school studies,Zalia joined Pwani Teknowgalz computer essential classes and later proceeded with…

  My name is Latifa Noor,I am 20 Years old I live in Mombasa Kisauni subcounty .I finished my high school education in the year 2016 at Hassan Joho Girls secondary school and currently I am a student at Pwaniteknowgalz I always wanted to learn more about technology and what happens at the background of it all like the code they have to put in place so that things can work. The software and the hardware of it all.I had a dream of becoming a developer and digging deep in to technology field.I always was curious to know how the programs in our computers in our school lab…

“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform” Diane Mariechild Meet Mercy Wafula from Eldoret in the Rift valley regions of Kenya.she was one of the attendees of the Django Girls Mombasa Workshop that took plavce on 11th February 2017 at Swahilipot Hub .Mercy is a web developer and loves programming.she heard about Pwani Teknowgalz and was inspired by the mentorship and training programs that Pwani Teknowgalz engages the girls in and its goal in bridging the gender gap of women in Technology .She took the initiative and created a Pwani Teknowgalz branch in Eldoret : Rift Teknowgalz .She started…