The Don’ts in Mentorship for a mentor.
Mentoring gone wrong creates unhealthy dependencies and uncomfortable situations for the parties involved. It is therefore paramount that a mentor understands their role in mentorship, that of being a sounding…
Mentoring gone wrong creates unhealthy dependencies and uncomfortable situations for the parties involved. It is therefore paramount that a mentor understands their role in mentorship, that of being a sounding…
I like to see quotes as the above and beyond. The perfect summaries that leave us with lots to digest yet are so satisfying. Quotes are soothing and Intriguing. Having…
“The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” — Steven Spielberg Stand out as a mentor…
Mentorship is a journey. We always need to prepare for journeys, packing, making sure the itinerary and budget are in order, making appropriate reservations, among other things. Having identified a…
Quinta Onditi has served both as an Executive Director and Lead Program Manager in African Women in Technology. She is one of the mentors in AWIT. She is a lady…
Most people have already made the conscious decision regarding the need for mentorship. They are now asking the follow up questions, Where can I get tech mentorship? How and when…
While the benefits of mentorship for a mentee seem obvious, for a mentor it may not pop up at first sight. And as we mentioned on our previous article, mentorship…
Finding the right fit in mentorship is something that doesn’t always come easy. It has proven to be a challenge to many. Below are pointers to help you find a…
One of our African proverbs says, “What the elders see while sitting, the young ones standing on their toes won’t see.” What is the importance of mentorship? The importance of…
Recent polls on AWIT social media platforms twitter and Instagram showed that 100% of the participants would like to receive mentorship or become a mentor. This percentage clearly acknowledges the…
The 2018 African Women in Technology (AWIT) Conference, Nairobi, theme is “Be Bold”, so we are asking our female leaders and guests – panelists, speakers, moderators, and mentors – to…
Edna attended the African Women in Technology Conference in Ghana. Here’s her “Life After AWIT Snapshot:” INSPIRED TO DO As an entrepreneur in the field of energy and the CEO of…
Meet: Renice Owino. Renice attended the African Women in Technology Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Here’s her “Life After AWIT Snapshot:” INSPIRED TO DO “I started a coding club for girls that…
Meet Rita Tackie- Manieson INSPIRED TO DO “I was inspired and was able to involve more than 650 students in Presec Boys Secondary School in a talk on the importance…
Meet Christine Sayo. INSPIRED TO DO “AWIT was the first place for me to interact with women and girls in technology. I am a technology enthusiast (self taught-never been…