Women in GIS Kenya is an initiative that mentors and builds innovative solutions to africa's most pressing gender issues. As a cofounder and CEO of the initiative, I have been spearheading the use of data to address issues that are faced by minority groups. Our major milestone was the violence week where we created info graphics around GBV across Africa to create awareness and get the attention of policymakers.
Since the government banned FGM in Kenya in 2011, the practice is increasingly being conducted underground. I am currently organizing a hackathon scheduled for March themed Hack4Her as a pre-event to the Women in Data Science East Africa Conference. Participants will be expected to build solutions around the themes, Gender Based Violence, FGM and Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights. M speaker slot at FOSS4G will be presentation of the 3 best solutions as well as the importance of technically empowering young girls to build solutions that work for them
It is important to acknowledge the efforts made by the government to curb FGM we however must not be complacent in the fight for gender equality for the Kenyan girl and woman!