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Kenyan Young Women Are Leading the Digital Revolution: 52% Female Participation in Pawatech’s 2025 Program
Pawatech and Compassion International Kenya achieved outstanding 2025 results through their Digital Freelancing Program, training 450 Kenyan youth and generating over KES 8 million in real global income.
The future of Kenya’s digital economy is female and the numbers from Pawatech’s 2025 Digital Freelancing Program prove it.
In a powerful show of inclusive impact, 52% of the 450 participants (224 young women) were female. Even better: the report shows female participants consistently outperformed in key areas including higher completion rates, superior income generation, stronger financial management, and active peer mentorship.
This aligns with broader East African trends, where women now make up 66% of successful digital skills participants.
Real stories are emerging from the classrooms.
Phillis Waithera from Narok shared:
“Through digital freelancing, I have been able to pay my school fees, support my family, and take care of my personal needs without depending on anyone. This opportunity has restored my confidence and given me hope for a stable and independent future.”
Erick Mugo from Embu added:
“Freelancing has completely changed my family’s financial situation. I am now able to support our farming activities and contribute consistently to household needs.”
The program’s holistic approach, technical skills plus character formation plus spiritual discipleship, combined with subsidized laptops and extended mentorship, is creating lasting change. Young women are not only gaining financial independence but also becoming role models who support their siblings’ education and strengthen entire households.
As Pawatech and Compassion International Kenya look ahead to scaling the program further, one thing is clear: when young Kenyan women are given access to digital skills and opportunity, they don’t just participate, they lead.
In a powerful show of inclusive impact, 52% of the 450 participants (224 young women) were female. Even better: the report shows female participants consistently outperformed in key areas including higher completion rates, superior income generation, stronger financial management, and active peer mentorship.
This aligns with broader East African trends, where women now make up 66% of successful digital skills participants.
Real stories are emerging from the classrooms.
Phillis Waithera from Narok shared:
“Through digital freelancing, I have been able to pay my school fees, support my family, and take care of my personal needs without depending on anyone. This opportunity has restored my confidence and given me hope for a stable and independent future.”
Erick Mugo from Embu added:
“Freelancing has completely changed my family’s financial situation. I am now able to support our farming activities and contribute consistently to household needs.”
The program’s holistic approach, technical skills plus character formation plus spiritual discipleship, combined with subsidized laptops and extended mentorship, is creating lasting change. Young women are not only gaining financial independence but also becoming role models who support their siblings’ education and strengthen entire households.
As Pawatech and Compassion International Kenya look ahead to scaling the program further, one thing is clear: when young Kenyan women are given access to digital skills and opportunity, they don’t just participate, they lead.
