KPC Foundation Champions Women in Tech as the Inaugural Inuka Tech Cohort Completes Fellowship
The inaugural Inuka Tech cohort comprises 30 fellows selected from more than 1,000 applicants, with women making up half of the cohort. The programme was designed to intentionally address the underrepresentation of women in Kenya’s technology sector rather than leave gender balance to chance.
NAIROBI, Kenya - The KPC Foundation and Power Learn Project concluded the first Inuka Tech Fellowship cohort with an empowering gathering in Nairobi on September 25, 2026. Under the theme "Her Data, Her Future," the event celebrated the achievements of female fellows and the importance of inclusive pathways in Kenya's tech sector.
The Power Her | Create & Connect ceremony, held at PLP's offices, brought together industry leaders from KPC Foundation, NCBA, Safaricom, Loop, Spiro, and Qhala, as well as the 15 female fellows who completed the program.
The Inuka Tech Fellowship, a collaboration between KPC Foundation and Power Learn Project, aimed to address the underrepresentation of women in Kenya's tech industry. The inaugural cohort, consisting of 30 women selected from over 1,000 applicants, underwent intensive training in Python, machine learning, dashboard development, and data storytelling. Beyond technical skills, the program focused on mentorship, career planning, and networking opportunities.
Rachel Gathoni, KPC Foundation Manager, emphasized the importance of women occupying their professional spaces with confidence, highlighting the foundation of a lasting career. Fellows engaged in a My Path Canvas exercise, mapping their career steps over the next five years. Mentee-to-mentor conversations and a fireside discussion with experienced professionals provided direct guidance and support.
KPC Foundation Manager Rachel Gathoni stated, "Women must occupy the spaces they enter at work with confidence." Mumbi Ndung’u, Co-founder and Executive Director of Power Learn Project, expressed the partners' passion for promoting women in tech, noting that the program's inclusive training spaces are closing the gender gap in Kenya's technology sector.
The event concluded with a Sip & Paint session, allowing fellows to relax and reflect on their journey. Participants shared positive feedback, highlighting the program's transformation of academic learning into practical industry experience through hackathons and real-world projects. As one fellow put it, the Inuka Tech Fellowship bridged classroom knowledge to real-world applications.
The fellowship program, operated by the KPC Foundation, aims to prepare fellows for roles such as Operational Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, and Predictive Analytics Engineer. Through Power Learn Project's Talent Hub, further career pathways are supported for the program's graduates.
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