Let’s be honest,technology is changing everything, but not everyone is changing with it. As we
continue building smarter systems, faster networks, and more connected lives, we must ask; Are
women fully included in this digital future?
At Eight Tech Consults, we don’t just build platforms or run trainings,we shape futures. And that
future must be inclusive. It must reflect the reality that women aren’t just users of technology,
they’re innovators, designers, leaders, and change makers.
Why Women Matter in ICT?
When women lead in tech, the outcomes speak for themselves. We see products that are more
intuitive. We see systems that solve real, everyday problems. And most importantly, we see
solutions that leave no one behind.
Across Africa, women in ICT are doing incredible work, from launching mobile health apps to
running national cybersecurity strategies. They’re not just contributing to the conversation,
they’re driving the innovation.
At Eight Tech, we’ve had the privilege of working with talented women engineers, developers,
and project leaders. They bring not only skills but fresh perspectives, emotional intelligence, and
community awareness that elevate everything we do.
But Let’s Not Ignore the Obstacles
For every woman who breaks into the ICT space, there are hundreds more who’ve been held
back,by stereotypes, limited access, or lack of encouragement.
The numbers don’t lie. In Sub-Saharan Africa, women are still 19% less likely than men to use
mobile internet. That’s over 200 million women offline, cut off from learning, opportunities, and
earning. (TechAfrica News, 2025)
The impact? Fewer women in tech jobs. Fewer women founding startups. Fewer women shaping
the policies and platforms that impact all of us. And when women are left out, entire
communities fall behind.
How Eight Tech Is Making a Difference
We’re not here to admire the problem, we’re here to lead the solution.
At Eight Tech Consults, gender inclusion isn’t a checkbox, it’s our blueprint. Here’s how we’re
walking the talk:
- We hire with intention: Our recruitment process is designed to recognize skill and
potential, not gender. Women deserve a seat at the table, and we make sure they get one. - We mentor and ups-kill: Through Eight Learning, we equip women with the tools they
need to succeed in tech, from coding and AI to digital strategy and consultancy. - We partner for impact: Whether it’s collaborating with Girls in ICT Uganda or
supporting community based training for young women, we know that partnerships strengthen
the mission. - We promote from within: We don’t wait for external validation to recognize female leadership. We nurture it, we empower it, and we let it lead.
It’s Time to Change the Narrative
Africa is brimming with brilliant, tech-savvy women who are ready to lead. The real question is:
Are we opening enough doors for them?
If you’re a fellow tech leader, now is the time to check your organization’s culture. Ask yourself:
- Are women on your project teams?
- Are they shaping strategy?
- Are their voices heard in critical decisions?
If not, you’re not just missing out,you’re falling behind.
The Future is Female, and Digital
This is more than a diversity discussion. It’s a leadership mandate. Technology will shape the
future of every sector, from agriculture to education to finance. And if women aren’t leading that
change, the future will be incomplete.
At Eight Tech Consults, we’re not waiting for permission to act. We are actively creating a digital
ecosystem where women thrive, lead, and shape Africa’s destiny.
So let’s stop talking about inclusion as a favor. It’s not. It’s a strategy. It’s a necessity. And it’s
time.
