African Women In Technology

06/03/2026

25 seats. Zero cost. One room that could change everything for your startup.

AWIT is partnering with Zoho for Startups to bring together 25 women-led, Kenya-based startups for a free, exclusive physical workshop, and we want you in the room.

From Idea to Scale | June 11, 2026
📍 Zoho Corporation Kenya, Westlands
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💰 Free - 25 startups only

You will walk away knowing exactly how to use Zoho's tools to run smarter, grow leaner, and scale with systems built for where you are going, not just where you are now.

Scaling in Africa is hard. The right tools make it possible. This workshop is yours, don't miss it.

🔗 RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/mKc3CZEMfGNRXsKr5

Know a woman founder who needs to be in this room? Tag her below. One tag could change the trajectory of her startup.

TechEcosystem

06/02/2026

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work and entrepreneurship across Africa.

In this short clip from AnewZ’s World Business Forum, Anie Akpe, Founder/CEO of AWIThub and Lumohubs, talks about the opportunities AI is creating for women, the challenges around funding and infrastructure, and why upskilling is key to making sure no one is left behind.

What role do you think women will play in Africa’s AI future?

06/02/2026

Great reports don’t just share information, they help people make decisions.

The Creating Compelling Reports course helps learners develop practical skills in analyzing information, presenting insights, and creating professional reports that communicate ideas clearly and effectively.

In this self-paced course, you’ll learn how to:
📊 Analyze data and information
📈 Present insights effectively
📝 Make key report authoring decisions
🎨 Apply appropriate report design choices
💼 Create impactful reports that drive results

Whether you’re a student, researcher, entrepreneur, or professional, the ability to create clear, compelling reports is a valuable skill across every industry.

🏅 Earn a Digital Badge upon completion.

🔓 Join AWIT Hub to unlock access and learning opportunities.

06/01/2026

Somewhere this weekend, a student sat in a room and saw a woman in tech who looked like her.
That moment, that visibility, changes career trajectories. Not because the work gets easier. Because the possibility becomes real.

This is why mentorship is not optional. It is infrastructure.

AWIT exists to build that infrastructure, connecting women across Africa through mentorship, community, and skills that open doors.

Go be someone's proof today. Happy Monday.
🔗 Link in bio to join the AWIT community.

05/25/2026

Technology is not only about building products. It’s about building systems, communities, opportunities, and futures that more women can belong to.

This is why communities like African Women In Tech exist

To create spaces where women can:
✨ Learn
✨ Connect
✨ Build
✨ Lead
✨ Be seen

And across Africa, there are so many communities doing the work of advancing women in tech,
creating opportunities today while shaping a more inclusive future for tomorrow.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to:
• Start
• Show up
• Learn a new skill
• Attend the event
• Join the community
• Apply for the opportunity

This is it.

The future of technology needs more women building it.

05/20/2026

Interested in building practical cybersecurity and SOC skills? 🔐

The Cybersecurity Defense Analyst & SOC Program, powered by Splunk and Cisco Networking Academy, is designed to help learners gain hands-on experience in security operations, threat detection, and cyber defense.

Through this self-paced progressive learning journey, you’ll build skills in:
• Threat detection & analysis
• Security incident investigation
• Threat hunting & risk assessment
• Working with real security data
• Using Splunk Enterprise Security

📌 Earn certificates and digital badges as you complete each course
📌 Explore career paths such as SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Hunter, and Incident Response Analyst

🚀 If you’re interested in gaining real-world cybersecurity skills, this program is for you.

🔓 Join AWITHub to unlock access and program benefits.

05/19/2026

Founders, it’s time to get into the room.

We’ve seen your ideas. We’ve heard your pitches. Now, we want to help you scale them.

AWIT is collaborating with Zoho for Startups to bring you a physical, hands-on workshop designed specifically for the startup journey. No fluff, just the tools, the tech, and the community you need to grow your business.

💡 What to expect:

Insight into the Zoho for Startups ecosystem.

Networking with fellow female founders.

Practical steps to digitize your operations.

🎟 Only 25 spots available! Tag a founder who needs to be in this room.

🔗 Click the link in our bio to register now!

05/18/2026

Before you open your laptop this Monday, know this.
AI is not here to take your seat. It is here to pull up more chairs.

64% of women in tech say AI is already accelerating their path to senior roles. 95% say they are
ready to move into AI-focused roles right now.

African women in tech are not waiting to be chosen. They are building, learning, leading and
making the most of every tool that gets them to the table faster.

AWIT Founder Anie Akpe puts it simply: “AI is going to give you the opportunities you need.Jump all in.“

So this Monday, don’t wait for permission. Learn it. Use it. Lead with it. The table was always yours.

AI

05/15/2026

🧠 "Stuck is not a thinking problem with a thinking solution."

Have you ever had a brilliant idea—a side hustle, a new project, or a career move—but spent months overthinking it until you were too exhausted to actually start?

In our latest Lumohubs webinar, Leadership & Design Thinking Coach Tania Timkova explains why "thinking" won't solve your paralysis. She breaks down:

✅ The "47 Open Tabs" effect on your brain.
✅ Why your Amygdala is sabotaging your Prefrontal Cortex.
✅ How to use a "72-Hour Prototype" to move with confidence.

Stop trying to solve the next five years. Just solve the next 72 hours.

👇 Watch the full replay

https://bit.ly/4dOFdKX

"Your first unstuck move isn't a 5-year plan. It's a sandwich, a nap, or a walk around the block." Let’s be real: we’ve all been there. You have a brilliant idea—a "community launch," a "side hustle," or maybe just the audacity to clean out your inbox...

05/12/2026

Interested in gaining practical cybersecurity and SOC skills? 🔐

The Cybersecurity Defense Analyst & SOC Program, powered by Splunk and Cisco Networking Academy, is designed for learners looking to build real-world skills in security operations and threat detection.

Through this self-paced and progressive learning journey, you’ll gain skills in:
• SOC operations and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Threat detection and investigation
• Security analysis using Splunk
• Understanding cyber threats and attacks

📌 Earn academic certificates and digital badges as you learn
📌 Progress to the next stage as you complete each level

🚀 If you’re looking to build in-demand cybersecurity skills, this program is for you.

🔓 Join AWIT Hub to unlock access and program benefits.