Making Space for Women in Tech
Podcast Series: African women in Tech and Design (AWiTaD)
Production: Development Through Media (DTM) under the Radio Baraza Project
Season 1 (2019)
Broadcast Episode 6
Duration: 48’38”
Host: Ziki of AfroFanatic
Guest: Judy Owigar
SYNOPSIS
“I think I made a mistake”. This is what ran through Judith Owigar’s mind when she entered her first class for a scheduled course in Computer Science...
Dresses Of Love
Episode Title: “Dresses of Love”
Category: Podcast Series/Episode 5 Promo
Theme: Tech and Design
Guest’s Name: Ogake Mosomi
About this Episode
In this episode, Ogake, owner and head designer at Ogake Bridal, has an upbeat, fun and candid conversation with Host Ziki. Here Ogake shares her vision for “Kenyan made bridal gowns” that so inspired her to set up...
Journey To Mia Mara
About this Episode
In this Podcast, the Podcast’s host, Ziki guides listeners into the Story of Mia Mara, a Kenyan fashion Design house created and managed by Lorna.
About Lorna
Lorna has been in the fashion industry since 2008 where she has gained a wide experience making clothes for women as well as and men and...
Taking Computers to the People.
About this Episode.
1:150 and 1:5. This is the ratio of computers to kids in rural and urban settings as found in a study done in Kenya.
Lenah Wanjiku is one of the co founders of African Centurion, which is the umbrella organization for Kids Comp Camp and Computer Mashinani. These initiatives aim to empower both...
A walk on the Shoe Side.
About this Episode.
“When I grow up, I want to work at Bata”. This was Esther’s dream even as a child and she confidently declared it whenever the subject of careers came up.
However, upon joining the University of Nairobi’s Design school, she had moments of uncertainty about the design course. It took the vigilance and...
“Getting to Know the Hosts”
About this Episode.
In the Beginning, somewhere in 2016, there was Ziki with an idea for a radio programme to showcase the African art and design journey. Then in late 2017, a chance meeting with Eve propelled the discussions further into the IT realm and voila the idea for the African Women in Tech and...