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Women Network
SPARK Mentorship Program
The mentees go through a ten modules structured program with impactful sessions that include leadership, entrepreneurship, and career path, personal brand building etc.
The Mentee is paired with a mentor from the Teki Women Network where they learn industry best practices and explore available career opportunities.
The mentor also enjoys reverse mentorship from the mentee.
Every year, we recognize and award the Top 25 Girls in Digital who are paired with the Top 25 women in Digital.
Spark program Pillars
The SPARK is Mentorship Program designed to impact generations of women with essential marketplace skills to get them ahead and accelerate realization of their dreams. The mentees go through a ten modules structured program with impactful sessions that include leadership, entrepreneurship, and career path, personal brand building etc. The Mentee is paired with a mentor from the Teki Women Network where they learn industry best practices and explore available career opportunities. The mentor also enjoys reverse mentorship from the mentee. Every year, we recognize and award the Top 25 Girls in Digital who are paired with the Top 25 women in Digital.
Innovation
Encourage creativity and innovation for initiatives that have global change and impact
Entrepreneurship
Offer relevant interventions the start, establishment and scale of businesses with the right ecosystem
Career
Impact the right skills and knowledge to identify the right career, faster growth and connection with industry practitioners.
How Spark Mentorship Program works
Recruitment
Onboard mentees to the program
Training
Mentee go through training program
Selection
Shortlist Top 25 Girls in Digital
Industrial Connect
Mentee implement skills
Graduation
Mentees Graduate at the Tech Women Fest
Pair Mentees with Mentors
Program Benefits
- Acquire New skills: Mentees will acquire new skills from the 10 sessions mentorship program
- Industry Experts: Mentorship sessions will be delivered by experienced industry experts.
- Pairing: Mentees will be paired with a mentor who will support their growth
- Tech Women Festival: Top 25 Girls in Digital will get a ticket to the Festival.
- Fully Paid course: Top 25 Girls In Digital will get a fully paid for course from Teki Digital skills development program
- Networking: Get an opportunity to network with industry leaders
- Reverse Mentorship: Impact your mentor with relevant skills and knowledge
Teki Spark Circle - Innovation
Yvonne Kipsat
Technical Product Manager & Co-Founder – Tunza Analytics Solutions Ltd
Yvonne Kipsat is a technical product leader and the co-founder of Tunza Analytics Solutions Ltd, a retail intelligence startup that empowers African retailers with AI-driven forecasting to cut waste, optimize inventory, and boost profitability. Under her product leadership, Tunza has already secured partnerships with major retailers like Goodlife Pharmacy and Hemms Bookstore, positioning the startup for significant growth across East Africa. With a strong foundation in Computer Technology and certifications in Product Management, Business Intelligence, and SaaS, she expertly bridges the gap between technical vision and market strategy. Her professional experience, including a Consumer Insights Data Analytics Externship with Beats by Dre, has honed her skills in customer research, product development, and data-informed decision-making. Yvonne is an analytical and authentic leader who values clarity and builds meaningful relationships. Through dedicated mentorship, she has cultivated a collaborative leadership style that embraces feedback as a catalyst for both personal and professional growth.
Leslie Makonjo
Event Planner & Founder | The Market Room
Leslie Makonjo is a dynamic event planner and the founder of The Market Room, a venture specializing in the planning and execution of small to medium-scale activations, pop-ups, and collaborative events. Under her leadership, the company has achieved significant operational improvements, including streamlined processes, enhanced vendor coordination, and the implementation of consistent marketing strategies, laying a robust foundation for sustainable growth. With a strong background in e-commerce, inventory management, and logistics, Leslie excels in execution and operational support. Her hands-on experience managing an online thrift store and coordinating event-based projects has honed her exceptional skills in organization, delegation, and driving efficiency for both herself and her teams.
Florence Kiariei
Accountant & founder | Richbites
Florence Terre is the founder of Rich Bites, a business specializing in premium cashew nuts and assorted nut products for corporate, retail, and household markets. Leveraging training from the Teki Entreprenuership program, she successfully repositioned the brand for larger markets, enhanced product quality, and built a robust digital presence, setting the company on a path to become a leading sustainable snack brand. With a strong foundation in finance, Florence expertly applies her operational and analytical skills to her entrepreneurial venture. Her professional experience includes roles as an Accounts Payable Specialist at Tsavo, where she managed vendor invoices, compliance, and financial reporting, and a position at Strategic Business Solutions Ltd, where she streamlined financial processes. Her early career included internships at the Kenya Revenue Authority and First Impression Beauty Hub.
Tamara Kertich
Founder | Padcare
Tamara Kertich is a passionate youth innovator and the founder of Padcare, a pioneering social enterprise tackling period poverty in Africa. Padcare leverages technology to create a dignified and accountable solution, becoming Kenya's first to integrate IoT-enabled vending machines, AI-powered analytics, and cloud dashboards for menstrual health management. Under Tamara's leadership after Intense training from the Teki entrepreneurship program, Padcare has successfully expanded from its initial pilot into a scalable model, forging key partnerships with schools, NGOs, and government agencies. Her vision is to transform Padcare into a continent-wide movement, ensuring every girl has access to essential products while establishing new benchmarks for transparency in social impact. Tamara's expertise spans social innovation, project management, and stakeholder advocacy. An award-winning entrepreneur and former Kenya Model United Nations leader, she leads with a unique blend of purpose, resilience, and authenticity, driven by her own mentorship journey to create lasting change.
Mercy Thimba
Founder | EconoMeals
Mercy Thimba is the founder of EconoMeals Hub, a platform dedicated to empowering communities through affordable nutrition. By providing simple meal planning and foundational nutrition education, EconoMeals Hub makes healthy living accessible and sustainable for all. Currently pursuing her studies, Mercy is a rising leader in the health and wellness space. Her participation in the Teki entrepreneurship and mentorship program has been instrumental, equipping her with the clarity, confidence, and network to solidify her path as a "nutripreneur." She is now positioned to transition seamlessly into a career focused on creating sustainable, nutrition-focused solutions and community health advocacy. Driven by purpose and resilience, Mercy is building EconoMeals Hub into a brand that reflects her authentic commitment to transforming community health, one meal at a time.
Berly Arwa
Founder, LisheConnect | Digital Health Entrepreneur
Berly Arwa is the founder of LisheConnect, a digital nutrition platform designed to bridge the gap between healthy living and technology. The app offers personalized meal plans, educational content, and support communities to help users sustainably achieve their wellness objectives. Berly's professional foundation includes direct participation in nutrition app development and exploration of roles in administration and digital health. The Teki Strategic mentorship and entrepreneurship program has been pivotal in her growth, allowing her to refine her innovation capabilities, master investor pitching, and solidify her entrepreneurial acumen. This has expanded her career outlook, positioning her for future leadership in food processing and digital health administration. She is a purpose-driven leader committed to creating impactful solutions in the wellness space.
Whitney Shisia
Founder of Mobiclinic| Digital healthcare
Whitney is the founder of Mobiclinic, a digital healthcare platform on a mission to dismantle barriers to quality health services in underserved communities. Mobiclinic connects patients with vital care through features like teleconsultations, appointment scheduling, digital health records, and medication reminders, making healthcare both efficient and affordable. A technical expert skilled in React.js, Python, and Laravel/PHP, Whitney uniquely bridges the gap between software development and user-centered design. Her journey through the Teki entrepreneurship and mentorship program was transformative, honing her ability to articulate her vision with clarity, pitch with conviction, and embrace the mindset of a scalable leader. She now leads Mobiclinic with purpose and resilience, leveraging her technical and leadership skills to drive tangible impact in community health.
Phouze Esther Opondo (Pinky)
Founder of Silent Whisper| Digital Healthcare
Esther "Pinky" Opondo is the visionary founder of Silent Whisper, a transformative initiative dedicated to men's mental health. Guided by deep empathy and personal resilience, she challenges the silence around societal pressures and harmful stereotypes, creating a culture where vulnerability is embraced as strength. Through Silent Whisper, Esther provides a vital lifeline for men, offering holistic support via awareness campaigns, mentorship, digital tools, and professional referrals. Her calming presence and commitment to deep listening have made her a trusted companion for those navigating depression, identity crises, and silent grief. Her journey of growth, including mentorship with Teki, has fortified her self-awareness and authentic leadership style. Esther leads with a profound belief that true strength comes from embracing one's inner battles, ensuring Silent Whisper stands as a generational commitment to men's healing and emotional well-being.
Celestine Qha’kathekile Sibanda
Founder | Qtest closet
Celestine is the creative force and founder behind The Qtest Closet, a lifestyle brand dedicated to empowering women through fashion. By channeling her passion for self-expression into chic, versatile deras and custom-crafted jewelry, she helps women feel authentically seen, comfortable, and confident in their everyday lives. A self-made entrepreneur with over two years of experience, Celestine specializes in bespoke beadwork and design. She often acts as a personal jeweler for her clients, creating one-of-a-kind pieces from scratch. Her journey is a reflection of her core values: resilience, ambition, and a deep commitment to aligning her craft with the unique personality of each woman she dresses. Fueled by her drive and creativity, Celestine is steadily growing The Qtest Closet from a personal passion into a brand with a meaningful impact on the fashion industry.
Noella Addikah
Noella is an Economics graduate and an impact-driven professional passionate about strategy, innovation, and collaboration to solve complex challenges. She thrives in diverse, dynamic environments where her adaptability, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal abilities allow her to design and implement impactful solutions. Professional Summary Through experiences with organizations such as AIESEC and the Pacemaker Fellowship, Noella has built expertise in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization. She has successfully contributed to initiatives aligned with the SDGs, particularly in education, youth empowerment, and social inclusion, while honing skills in research, proposal writing, and capacity building.
Mary Nzomo
Mary is a fourth-year International Relations student at Daystar University. Through mentorship, she gained the confidence to step out of her comfort zone, taking on her first leadership role in AIESEC as Organizing Committee Vice President for Finance and Legalities at ThriveConf. This milestone marked the beginning of her leadership journey. Professional & Business Summary: Mary does not currently run a formal business but views her AIESEC leadership journey as her career foundation. Her next step is to pursue higher roles within the organization, aligning with her long-term vision of contributing to impactful leadership in the development and international relations sector
Sintoyia Kipury
Sintoyia is a storyteller at heart, currently completing her degree in Communications at Daystar University. She is curious, collaborative, and passionate about exploring how creativity and strategy can shape meaningful ideas, brands, and communities. BUSINESS / PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Sintoyia does not currently run a business but is focused on building her career in media and communications. Her goal is to become a strategist and storyteller in the digital space, shaping narratives that move and inspire communities.
Mercy Wanjiku Kuria
Co- founder / CHECK IN
Mercy is a pre-finalist Medicine and Surgery student at the University of Nairobi whose personal journey blends academic excellence with innovation, leadership, and advocacy. Recognized among the Top 25 Girls in Technology 2025, she is an influential young voice shaping the future of healthcare in Kenya. Her passion lies in bridging medicine and technology to deliver equitable, people-centered healthcare. BUSINESS / PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Check In is a mobile-based mental health initiative dedicated to democratizing access, affordability, and stigma-free care for underserved African youth. Services include psychiatry consultations, medication delivery, peer support forums, family spaces, and AI-powered chatbots. Emerging from Mercy’s vision, the platform has gained traction through mentorship and has already secured recognition at national innovation competitions. Its mission is to build a mentally healthy Africa where young people can access support without shame or financial barriers.