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About WiDS Kenya
WiDS Kenya is an independent event organized by Kenyan Ambassadors to coincide with the annual Global Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference held at Stanford University and an estimates 150+ locations worlwide. All genders are invited to attend WiDS regional events, which features outstanding women doing outstanding work.
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Women in Data Science (WiDS) Kenya
We are a data science commnity that strives to inspire, support and educate everyone, regardless of gender.
Sign up here to join the 2025 Datathon.
WiDS Conference Kenya 2025
The WiDS 2025 Conference will take place at the Microsoft Offices in Dunhill Towers,
focusing on women's brain health through the lens of data science. This year’s event
will feature five inspiring speakers, presenting a wide range of topics within the field.
To gear up for the upcoming Kaggle-hosted datathon competition, we will conduct a series
of datathon workshops between January and February 2025. These three workshops will be held
in a hybrid format, offering the flexibility of attending in person at Microsoft or joining virtually.
Speakers to share insider knowledge on their areas of work
Series of Datathon Workshops will be conducted between January and February 2025
Anticipating attendees to participate in this year’s datathons
Ambassadors supported this venture
Speakers
Our Speakers
Lydiah Karanja
Microsoft Garage Lead- East Africa Microsoft
Faith Chemutai Laboso
Data Scientist
Dr Wambui Mutura
Wellness Manager Britam Health
Dr Evelyn Gitau
Chief Scientific Officer Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation)
Lilian
Senior Data Scientist“Information powers the digital age, and analytics turns it into innovation.”
~ Peter Sondergaard, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Research at Gartner, Inc.
Team
Our Team
Millicent Ochieng
Machine Learning Research Scientist Microsoft
Jennifer Mukami
Data Scientist
Diana Kahare
Data Scientist
Samuel Kigo
Senior Data Scientist
Stephanie Kingori
Lead Product Owner Kenya Airways
Angela Wairimu Gitonga
Data Analytics Specialist Jubilee Insurance
Brian Aholi
Lead Data Scientist Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd
Cynthia Wambui Njau
Data Analytics Specialist Jubilee Insurance
Jane Muthoka
Data ScientistEmpowering Women in Data Science: A Source of Inspiration
At WiDS Worldwide, our mission is to foster the active participation,
growth, and empowerment of women in the data science arena.
Explore our
platform to gain valuable insights from renowned keynote speakers, deepen
your knowledge through partnerships and collaborations, and access compelling
videos from trusted and influential voices in the field.
Contact
Contact Us
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Email:
widscommunity254@gmail.com