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Huawei Technologies (Kenya) Co., Ltd partners with Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology to host a career

     

    Women in Technology Huawei Kenya 

On 15th November 2024, the Women in Technology Huawei Kenya team (WITH), partnered to host the first Girls in Tech Career Fair at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. The career fair was exclusively tailored for young women studying STEM-related courses at the university level, under the theme: Empowering women leaders through access to new career paths, growth opportunities, and contributions to tech innovation to drive innovation and social impact.

Women in Technology Huawei, is an initiative launched by the company around the world in support of gender equality and inclusion – "Tech for Her, Tech by Her, Tech with Her" – as well as the concrete action Huawei has taken to improve women's participation in and contribution to the tech sector and the digital economy at large.

Some of the topics covered in the fair included: Career Guidance and mentorship, Networking Opportunities, Skill Development and knowledge Expansion, Insights into Huawei’s Industry Impact and Opportunities, Empowerment and Inspiration, Application of Technology in Different Fields, Support of continued learning and growth.

“Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, values Women in Tech mentors and leaders and the role they continue to play in supporting our women students undertaking STEM courses in the university. Such activities as the career fair, helps them prepare for their careers in the Tech Space and encourages them to take up leadership roles and work on becoming technical experts in their fields of study. We appreciate the women in Tech team from our long-time industry partner Huawei, for speaking to the JKUAT-SheTech team and guiding them on the various opportunities the industry has to offer and how to get skills that will position them for success.” Dr. Agnes Mindila, Director School of Computing and Information technology, JKUAT.

Huawei is committed to creating opportunities and decisive support for women in order to achieve our goal of building an inclusive society that embraces diversity. Huawei believes that in the digital era, women are cornerstones of the tech industry. Empowering women and increasing their visibility will open up a whole world of new possibilities and bring new technological and commercial advancements to the world.

“I want to remind all the young women here today that the future of technology is bright, and your role in it is invaluable. At Huawei Kenya, we are committed to supporting women in tech through mentorship, skill development, and empowerment programs. Together, let’s continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and build a more inclusive, innovative, and connected world. Thank you.” Maureen Mwaniki, Director Women In Technology Huawei Technologies (Kenya) Co.,Ltd.

This career fair aligns with Huawei’s broader commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the tech sector and reflects ongoing efforts to address the gender gap in STEM professions.

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