Microsoft Africa Development Center

Meet Fastagger a Kenyan startup using Azure to turn mobile money statements into AI insights, helping entrepreneurs understand customers, boost retention, and grow even on older phones. ⬇️⬇️ 🔗news.microsoft.com/source/emea/fe…

As we onboard Cohort 3 of ADC WINS, Lydiah Karanja, Microsoft Garage Lead, East Africa, highlighted the importance of mentorship in empowering young women in STEM and creating pathways for future tech leaders. #ADCWins #GiveToGain @MSFTGarage

We were also honored to hear from Dolly Sagwe, Director of Finance for Sub-Saharan Africa & South Africa at @Oracle, whose keynote reminded us of the power of mindset, discipline, and showing up for the next generation of women in tech. (3/3) #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #ADCWins

Through ADC WINS, we have now mentored around 200 young women pursuing STEM, helping build confidence, community, and opportunity in tech. (2/3) #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #ADCWins

Last week we gathered for the annual ADC WINS event, celebrating International Women’s Day and welcoming the 3rd cohort into the program. (1/3) #IWD2026 #GiveToGain #ADCWins

Moments like these remind us why initiatives like #ADCSpark matter. The future of STEM in Africa is so bright.

A big thank you to @Starehe_Boys for hosting us and the students from Starehe, Pumani Boys, Moi Forces Academy, and Maina Wanjigi Secondary school for the thoughtful conversations and energy. #ADCSpark

The questions from students today have been thoughtful and bold: Can a student from a Kenyan classroom build global tech? Can curiosity turn into a career in STEM? Can the next big innovation come from Africa? Our answer: Yes. Absolutely. #ADCSpark

We kicked things off with a tour of the school, getting a feel for the environment where so many young leaders and innovators begin their journey. #ADCSpark

Students joining us today come from @Starehe_Boys , Pumwani Boys, Moi Forces Academy, and Maina Wanjigi Secondary School. A room full of bright young minds, curiosity, and big questions about the future. #ADCSpark

Today we’re at Starehe Boys Centre for the #ADCSpark initiative by the Microsoft ADC Ecosystem team. The goal is simple: Inspire high school students to explore careers in STEM and see the possibilities ahead of them. 🚀

"How do you spend your free time? Evenings and weekends are where ideas are explored, skills are sharpened, and passion projects begin to take shape." - Dolly Sagwe, Leadership & Mindset Coach at Maxwell Leadership. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Dolly Sagwe’s parting advice: 1️⃣Grow with five people around you. 2️⃣Serve through a community project. 3️⃣And with Financial Literacy Month coming up, find a way to plug in. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

We’re at Mövenpick this morning with ADC WINS Cohort 3, celebrating International Women’s Day. Joining us is Dolly Sagwe, Leadership & Mindset Coach at Maxwell Leadership, speaking on growth, confidence, and showing up as a leader. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Confidence doesn’t always come easy for women in tech. For Martha Kaburi, Software Engineer at Microsoft, the journey has been about moving past moments of self-doubt and turning those experiences into a chance to lift others along the way. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Absolutely true. Many people delay starting because they feel they need to be “ready,” but growth in STEM happens through doing and learning along the way. Thank you for reminding us that taking the first step often matters more than having everything figured out.

Stop waiting for the "perfect" moment to join STEM. Microsoft Software Engineer, Gloria Keya, says the best time to start is now. Don't let perfectionism hold you back. Take the leap, embrace mentorship, and claim your seat at the table. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Lydiah Karanja, Microsoft Garage Lead (East Africa), shares why paying it forward through mentorship matters, and how supporting the next generation can open doors for others in tech. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

Happy International Women's Day! #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

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