As we prepare for our International Women’s Day 2026 celebration at Zone01 Kisumu, our team of ladies in the program has been reaching out to different schools to invite girls to participate in the event.
Recently, I had the privilege of visiting St. Pauls Primary School in Kanyakwar, Kisumu, and the experience left a deep impression on me.
This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Give to Gain.” My visit reminded me exactly why this theme matters.
The Visit
During the visit, we formally invited the school to nominate five girls to attend our upcoming International Women’s Day celebration on March 6th, 2026, which will take place at Lake Basin Mall in Mamboleo.
While at the school, I had the opportunity to visit their computer lab and interact with some of the girls.
What I saw was both inspiring and eye-opening.
A Computer Lab with One Working Desktop
Despite the school having very limited resources, the students showed incredible curiosity and enthusiasm for technology.
The computer lab currently has only one working desktop computer, with the rest of the machines no longer functioning.
Yet even with these limitations, the girls demonstrated strong knowledge, curiosity, and confidence when talking about technology.
Their passion stood out immediately.
Brilliant Minds Waiting for Opportunity
I spoke with several students, and some of them shared their dreams of pursuing engineering and robotics in the future.
It was inspiring to hear such ambitions from young students who have had very limited exposure to technology tools.
Their teacher also deserves special recognition. Despite the lack of equipment, the teacher is deeply passionate about reviving the computer club and ensuring the students continue learning digital skills.
It reminded me that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not always equal.
Why Initiatives Like This Matter
Through our International Women’s Day event at Zone01 Kisumu, we hope to create that opportunity.
The girls who attend will participate in:
- A hands-on tech workshop where they will learn basic coding
- An introduction to tools like App Inventor
- Group activities where they will build simple projects
- Pitching sessions to help build confidence in presenting ideas
- A Women in Tech spotlight session with inspiring role models
Our goal is not just to teach technology, but also to build confidence, curiosity, and belief in their potential.
Giving to Gain
This experience reminded me that sometimes the smallest support can unlock the biggest potential.
These girls already have the curiosity, intelligence, and ambition. What they need are resources, mentorship, and exposure.
By giving our time, knowledge, and opportunities, we help them gain the confidence and skills to shape their future.
And in return, we gain something even more powerful:
the opportunity to witness the next generation of innovators rise.
I left St. Pauls Primary School feeling inspired and hopeful.
The future of technology in Africa is bright, especially when young girls are given the opportunity to explore, learn, and dream bigger.
This is what “Give to Gain” truly means.
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