Grace Mulei

When Grace Mulei burst onto the scene, she was a breath of fresh air in the Kenyan tech industry. With her passion for innovation and her commitment to empowering women, she quickly became a role model for young people across the country.

Grace's journey began in the small town of Kitui, Kenya. She was always a bright and curious child, and she loved to learn. When she was in high school, she discovered her passion for computer science. She was fascinated by the way that computers could be used to solve problems and make the world a better place. After graduating from high school, Grace attended the University of Nairobi, where she studied computer science. She then went on to work for a software company in Nairobi.

In 2012, Grace co-founded the startup AkiraChix, which is a coding academy for women. AkiraChix provides women with the skills they need to succeed in the tech industry and to become leaders in the community.The organization has collaborated with Google, iHub, and the Akira Foundation to empower over 1500 young women and girls in tech skills. As a result of Grace's work, she has been recognized by the United Nations as one of the 100 most influential women in the world.

Grace's work is not just about teaching women how to code. It is also about changing the way that people think about women in tech, “It's not just about teaching women how to code," she says. "It's about changing the narrative around women in tech. We need to show the world that women are just as capable as men in this field.”

And she is doing just that. As the founder of AkiraChix, Grace has helped to create a new generation of women leaders in the tech industry. “We need more women in tech. We need their voices, their perspectives, and their leadership. We need them to help us build a better future for all.”