- 24, Jun 2026
Commitment
Dedicated to the mission of women empowerment
ABOUT US
Centre for Women Empowerment in Technology
Centre for Women Empowerment in Technology(CWE-TECH) was founded in 2017 by two PhD researchers passionate about women’s empowerment. CWE-TECH works to bridge the gender gap in technology by promoting and strengthening the capacity of women and girls through mentorship and expanded access to and use of ICT in education, socio-economic empowerment, leadership, and network building across rural Kenya.
VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Meet Our Founders
Driven by a passion to bridge the gender gap in technology through research and action.
Eunice Owino
Board Chair / Co-founder"We believe that when you empower a woman with technology, you empower a community with limitless possibilities."
Dr. Judy Njoki Makira
CEO / Co-founder""
OUR PROGRAMMES
Transforming Lives Through Technology
Binti Shupavu
Binti Shupavu, meaning "Courageous Daughters" in Swahili, is a transformative girls' mentorship and leadership programme that equips adolescent girls with the knowledge, confidence, resilience, and life skills they need to successfully navigate adolescence, complete their education, and become leaders in their communities.
Focus : Youth Mentorship
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Stitching Dreams
Stitching Dreams is a vocational skills development and economic empowerment programme by the Centre for Women Empowerment in Technology (CWE-TECH). The programme was established to equip women, youth, and vulnerable community members with practical tailoring, fashion design, and entrepreneurship skills that enable them to build sustainable livelihoods, achieve financial independence, and contribute to local economic development.
Focus : Fashion & Dressmaking
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OUR CENTRES
Murang'a Centre
Our main hub - Binti Shupavu mentorship, digital skills training, Stitching Dreams, and Smart Homes programmes in Murang'a County.
View ProgrammesHoma Bay Centre
Extending our impact - Binti Shupavu mentorship and Stitching Dreams livelihoods programmes in Homa Bay County.
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SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Empower Women & Girls Through Technology
Your contribution directly impacts lives, providing digital skills training, mentorship, and opportunities to underserved communities across Kenya. Make a difference today.
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OUR VISION
Our Vision & Core Values
To be a leader in enhancing the nexus of technology and women on socio-economic activities to promote productivity and empowerment, thus closing the gender gap in rural Kenya and beyond.
Innovation
Creating new solutions and approaches
Cooperation
Working together with partners and stakeholders
Integrity
Maintaining ethical standards and transparency
OUR IMPACT
Empowering Communities Across Kenya
Digital Transformation in Rural Communities
Success Story
Women Empowerment Through Technology
Impact Story
Community-Driven Development Initiative
Featured impact
Youth Skills Development Programme
ProgrammeFEATURED STORY
Our Story in Action
CWE-TECH is featured for advancing digital inclusion, girls’ mentorship, and practical livelihoods pathways for women and youth in rural Kenya.
New Africa Fund Grantee Spotlight
- 300+ learners trained in coding and digital skills
- Binti Shupavu mentors girls in rural secondary schools
- Stitching Dreams graduates now run tailoring enterprises
CWE-TECH ON BLOOMBERG TV SERIES
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer Digital Skills Training, Binti Shupavu Mentorship Programme, STEM Education for Girls, SRHR Education, Free Public WiFi, and Agribusiness & Entrepreneurship programmes across four regions in Kenya.
You can support us through donations on our Keela platform, volunteering as a mentor, partnering with us, or spreading awareness about our work in your community.
We operate in four regions of Kenya: Nairobi, Murang’a County (our main base), Homabay, and Migori, with a primary focus on rural communities.
Our programmes target women, girls, and youth in rural Kenya. The Binti Shupavu Programme focuses on high school girls, while Digital Skills Training is open to all women and youth seeking technology empowerment.
NEWS & UPDATES
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