Julie Mwanzia

Kenyan tech entrepreneur empowering African women in STEM through digital education

Julie Mwanzia (born 1986) is a Kenyan tech innovator whose Women in Tech Africa initiative has trained over 10,000 African women in coding and digital skills since 2015. Her programs focus on marginalized groups, including refugees and rural populations, using mobile learning platforms to overcome infrastructure challenges. Mwanzia's 'Code Girls' workshops have produced graduates now working at top tech firms like Google and Microsoft.

As a Google Developer Expert, she advocates for inclusive tech ecosystems through her YouTube channel and regular TEDx appearances. Her partnership with UN Women expanded programs to 15 African countries, addressing both gender inequality and digital divides. Mwanzia's vision of a continent where 50% of tech professionals are women by 2030 represents a transformative shift in Africa's innovation landscape. Her story is chronicled in the documentary "Code Africa", highlighting grassroots tech empowerment strategies.