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    Huawei champions gender equality in STEM in Kenya

    By Rita HuFebruary 13, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Huawei supports Kenya’s push for gender parity in STEM.
    • Focus on breaking cultural and institutional barriers to female participation.

    What happened: Huawei reaffirms commitment to supporting gender inclusivity in Kenya’s STEM fields

    Huawei has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender inclusivity in STEM fields in Kenya. At an event in Nairobi to mark the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Huawei executives highlighted the importance of empowering women and girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Gao Junhui, CFO of Huawei Kenya, emphasized the need to address cultural and institutional barriers that discourage female participation. The company’s involvement in this effort aims to support Kenya’s digital transformation and foster innovation, economic growth, and sustainable development in East Africa’s largest economy. Huawei also emphasized the importance of mentorship, training, and apprenticeships in increasing female participation in technology-related fields such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

    Also read: Huawei’s revenue soars 22% in 2024 despite US sanctions
    Also read: Nokia replaces Huawei at Deutsche Telekom’s 5G sites

    Why it’s important

    Huawei is committed to promoting gender parity in STEM. This supports Kenya’s wider digital inclusion goals. Increasing female participation in technology unlocks untapped talent. Huawei’s efforts aim to foster innovation in Kenya’s tech sector. Kenya strives to become a regional leader in digital transformation. Supporting women in STEM is vital for economic growth. Huawei’s approach emphasizes breaking down cultural and institutional barriers. It creates opportunities for women and girls in technology. This promotes a more inclusive digital future for all.

    digital transformation Gender Equality Huawei Kenya STEM Technology Women in Tech
    Rita Hu

    Rita is an community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Global Fashion Management at University of Leeds. Contact her at r.hu@btw.media.

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