Judith Owigar: Empowering Women in Tech Through AkiraChix

Judith Owigar is a trailblazing Kenyan entrepreneur and advocate for women in technology. As the co-founder of AkiraChix, she has played a pivotal role in transforming how young women across Africa access and participate in the tech industry. Her work bridges the gender gap in STEM and creates pathways for innovation, leadership, and opportunity.

The Birth of AkiraChix

In 2010, Judith co-founded AkiraChix with a powerful mission: to equip women with the technical and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in the digital age. At the time, tech spaces in Africa were overwhelmingly male-dominated, and opportunities for women were scarce. Judith and her co-founders set out to change that narrative by building a space where women could learn, grow, and lead.

AkiraChix began as a community initiative offering meetups and training workshops. Over time, it evolved into a renowned training institution that provides coding, design, and entrepreneurial education to young women from underserved backgrounds across East Africa.

Creating Opportunities Through Skills

Judith believes that technology is one of the most powerful tools for economic freedom. Through AkiraChix, she has helped thousands of women gain hands-on skills in:

• Software development

  
  

• Mobile and web applications

• UX/UI design

• Entrepreneurship and leadership

Many graduates have gone on to successful careers at global tech companies, founded startups, and become mentors for the next generation of women in tech.

Championing Inclusion and Innovation

Judith’s leadership goes beyond training. She is a vocal advocate for diversity, ethical technology, and equitable access to opportunity. Her work has drawn global recognition for reshaping the tech landscape not just in Kenya, but across the continent.

She emphasizes that when women are empowered to innovate, communities prosper. By opening doors to education and networks, AkiraChix has helped dismantle barriers and foster a more inclusive tech ecosystem.

Inspiring the Next Generation

Judith Owigar’s story is a powerful example of how vision, resilience, and purpose can transform lives. Through AkiraChix, she has created a legacy of empowerment, ensuring that young women are not just participants in technology—but leaders, creators, and changemakers.

Her journey continues to inspire thousands who believe in a future where African women have a central role in innovation and digital transformation.

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