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Throughout the year, with the support of their trainers, the Class of 2024 worked diligently toward Pitch Day. This event culminates in students presenting their prototypes to potential employers and key players in the technology industry. Not only is it a crucial requirement for graduation, but it also marks an important step as they begin their careers. The students developed innovative solutions, many inspired by pressing social issues. Some of the standout projects included: Lost Locate: A portal designed to streamline the search and identification process for missing persons, aiding police and morgue attendants. Themis AI: A solution aimed at reducing the backlog of cases in Kenya's judicial system to enhance efficiency and ensure timely justice. You can watch the pitches here:https://bit.ly/3BfsXDR

On 22nd November, our co-founder and CTO, Andrew Kibe, had the pleasure of being part of the judging panel for the #codeHive 2024 Pitch Competition hosted by AkiraChix. He was alongside Caine Wanjau from Namiri Technology Limited and Nicollet Njora from Kopo Kopo Inc. Together, they had the pleasure of seeing incredible talent and groundbreaking ideas on display by the participants. A huge thank you to Linda Kamau, Founder of AkiraChix, for hosting such an inspiring event and for inviting Lemonade Payments (Baobab ’24) to participate. The future is Tech!

…a few days ago, the good people at AkiraChix invited us for a #techallies breakfast where they presented their #DEI impact report. While women representation in tech is quite low(several stats quoting 18-20% in Africa and 24% globally), it is encouraging to see organizations like AkiraChix stepping forward to seek for women, train them and place them within organizations where they can grow their careers. Our discussion covered several aspects; 💫How do tech companies collaborate with organizations like AkiraChix to build talent beyond hard skills? 💫 What do young women entering the workforce force require to thrive and grow within the tech industry - globally a staggering 56% of women leave the tech industry mid career. 💫 Is gender pay gap still a thing in tech? What could tech companies do to intentionally invest in workforce equity? Thank you Linda Kamau for everything you and the team is doing, thank you for creating a platform where these critical conversations can be held. Edwin Kaduki Maureen Ruto, MBA, PMP, CPAK, Lilian Wambui Njuguna

What you need to know about #codeHive application process. Ensure you read the eligibility criteria before you start the application. #codeHive #application #scholarship

Another inspiring event at #UNGA79 - Thank you Atti Worku and Katie Bunten-Wamaru and the team from African Visionary Fund for our partnership to create our 2nd annual great event that lived up to its objective of highlighting stories of local leadership! We got real about the pressures and challenges of funding and growth for social ventures. It was inspiring to hear founding stories from Linda Kamau of AkiraChix, Jacques Sebisaho, MD, MPA of Amani Global Works , Lizzie Kiama of This Ability as well as growth stories from Wawira Njiru of Food For Education and Katumba James S. of Wezesha during our second session. The lessons shared in that room will reach far and wide. 

What you need to know about the class of 2025 application; 📌 Each applicant is required to upload a results slip, recommendation letter, and ID in clear black and white JPEG files. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification from the application process. Check our website for the   required documents for each country 📌 There are no exceptions to the criteria. One must meet all the requirements to be enrolled to the program

📣 📣 The link is live!! 🎊 Before you begin applying, read the eligibility criteria and use the grade checker to find out if you qualify. Please also ensure you upload all documents in clear black and white JPEG copies.  Apply here: https://lnkd.in/deCA_nqj All the best!

Congratulations are in order, Linda Kamau 🎊 🎉 A testament to your remarkable achievements over the years. Kudos!

Young women between 19 and 24 years from #Kenya #Uganda #Tanzania #Rwanda #Ethiopia #Malawi #Zambia and the refugee communities in Kenya, are eligible to apply for the #codeHive program. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements specified for their countries. Additionally, they must meet the minimum grade in #Maths #English #Physics and/or #Chemistry. Use the grade checker on our website to find out if you qualify: https://lnkd.in/deCA_nqj

Applications for the #codeHive class of #2025 open on the 16th of September Each applicant must score a mean grade C+ and above in KCSE and its equivalent in Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Malawi, Ethiopia and Zambia. Check our website for the grading criteria. https://lnkd.in/deCA_nqj