Directory of Women in AI in Africa
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Mumbe Mwangangi is the founder of Nyansapo AI, a social enterprise that uses assessments...More
Mwangangi Mumbe
Mumbe Mwangangi is the founder of Nyansapo AI, a social enterprise that uses AI-powered assessments to make every learner visible and improve basic literacy and numeracy across Africa. Under her leadership, Nyansapo AI has reached thousands of pupils, providing teachers and education systems with real-time data to drive measurable learning outcomes.
Inspired by the philosophy of Ubuntu – «I am because we are» – she adopts a systemic approach informed by her experience within international organisations such as the UNDP (UNDP) and the’UNESCO.
She is currently pursuing a PhD in sustainable development, with her research focusing on the cognitive modelling of how smallholder farmers in Kenya perceive the risks of drought and develop their adaptation strategies. This work reflects her broader interest in understanding human systems, risk perception and resilience in the face of climate change.
Meriam Bessa is a Moroccan entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder of PHOENIX AI, a company specialising in...More
Meriam Bessa
Meriam Bessa is a Moroccan entrepreneur, CEO and co-founder of PHOENIX AI, a company specialising in artificial intelligence, digital marketing and the creation of intelligent avatars (Meta Humans). Recognised for her innovations in the field of AI, she has led the roll-out of several digital avatars in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Kenya. Through PHOENIX AI, she works to promote technological innovation whilst championing the role of Moroccan, Arab and African women in the digital ecosystem. Her company has made a name for itself internationally through pioneering projects combining artificial intelligence, communication and the digital experience.
Caroline Kantono is a research assistant at the Artificial Intelligence and Science Laboratory...More
Carol Kantono
Caroline Kantono is a research assistant at the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Laboratory at Makerere University. She is pursuing a career in data science after completing a Master’s degree in Business Intelligence and Analytics at the University of Applied Sciences in Neu-Ulm. Her research focuses on natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence, and she has completed her research project on sentiment analysis.
Angella Ndaka is a researcher in Science and Technology Studies (STS) specialising in the study of...More
Dr Angella Ndaka
Angella Ndaka is a researcher in Science and Technology Studies (STS) specialising in the study of socio-technical systems, human-computer interaction (HCI) and the social impacts of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in agri-food systems. She holds a PhD in sociology and gender studies from the University of Otago, where her research focused on the sustainable futures of artificial intelligence. She also holds a Master’s degree in public policy from the Australian National University.
Currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, she is working on socio-technical approaches to public policy and foresight in the field of AI in sub-Saharan Africa. She is also in charge of research projects on young people and the future of work, whilst advising on programmes relating to AI and gender.
Internationally recognised for her expertise, Angella Ndaka is one of the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics and has received the Women in AI APAC Award for Cultural Leadership for her contribution to a more inclusive and ethical artificial intelligence.
Dr Juliet Chebet Moso is an academic and researcher specialising in computer science. She is currently...More
Dr Juliet Chebet Moso
Dr Juliet Chebet Moso is an academic and researcher specialising in computer science. She is currently a lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Kenya. She holds a PhD in Computer Science, awarded in 2022 by the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (France), and also has a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Nairobi and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Egerton University. Her research and teaching focus primarily on data analysis, database systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through her expertise, she contributes to the training of future specialists in digital technologies and to the advancement of research in computer science.
Ganiyat Kemi Afolabi-Yusuf is a Nigerian lecturer and researcher specialising in artificial intelligence...More
Ganiyat Kemi Afolabi-Yusuf
Ganiyat Kemi Afolabi-Yusuf is a Nigerian lecturer and researcher specialising in artificial intelligence, data science and information security at Summit University. She holds an MSc in Computer Science, which she completed with distinction, and leads several research groups, working on innovative projects such as predicting pipeline leaks, detecting plant diseases and the applications of AI in agriculture. She has received several scholarships, academic honours and research grants, and is actively involved in the national and international scientific community.