Women in Tech Accelerator Program 2025–2026 | CodeHack Mombasa
The Women in Tech Accelerator Program by Pwani Teknowgalz is back with CodeHack 2025–2026 — a three-month intensive accelerator designed to empower young women in technology.
This program equips participants with technical skills, mentorship, professional portfolios, and access to online work opportunities. For women in Kenya passionate about growing in the digital economy, CodeHack offers a unique chance to accelerate their careers.
Why a Women in Tech Accelerator Matters
Although the digital economy is still growing quickly, women are still underrepresented in technology-related occupations. In order to close this gap, the CodeHack Women in Tech Accelerator Program establishes an inclusive learning environment where women can develop, learn, and make money.CodeHack is intended to serve as a career accelerator, preparing women for local and international digital opportunities, in contrast to brief workshops or general tech bootcamps.
What Participants Gain from CodeHack 2025–2026
The program combines hands-on learning with career preparation. Participants will benefit from:
- Hands-On Technical Training – coding and digital skills with real applications.
- Project-Based Learning & Portfolio Development – completed projects to showcase to employers and clients.
- Pathways to Remote Work & Online Gig Platforms – training on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Toptal.
- Mentorship from Industry Experts – guidance from experienced professionals and freelancers.
- Career & Digital Work Readiness – interview prep, personal branding, and workplace readiness.
Who Can Apply?
The CodeHack Women in Tech Accelerator Program is open to:
- University or college graduates in technology-related fields
- Students currently pursuing tech courses
- Bootcamp alumnae
- Self-taught coders
- Women with digital skills training
- Passionate young women eager to grow in tech
Key Program Information
- Application Deadline: 25th September 2025
- Start Date: October 2025
- Duration: 3 months (October 2025 – January 2026)
- Mode: In-person + hybrid
- Location: Pwani Teknowgalz Office, Mombasa
About Pwani Teknowgalz
Pwani Teknowgalz is a women-led, registered community-based organization in Kenya that equips girls and young women from marginalized communities with employable digital and technology skills. Their mission is to empower women economically and increase their participation in the digital economy.
The organization has impacted the lives of over 6,000 young women across Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, Lamu, and Nakuru through its diverse programs.
Pwani Teknowgalz was founded by Aisha Abubakar, Joan Nabusoba, and Ruth Kaveke while they were students at the Technical University of Mombasa. Inspired to close the gender gap they witnessed in their own classrooms, they established the organization to create opportunities for women in technology.
Programs by Pwani Teknowgalz
They have pioneered several initiatives that train and inspire women in STEM, including:
- STEM Café Kenya
- Technovation Challenge
- CodeHack
- Africa Code Week
- Mombasa Girls in STEM
- Django Girls
Through these initiatives, Pwani Teknowgalz continues to lead the way in creating opportunities for women in technology.
Why Join CodeHack?
Joining CodeHack means becoming part of a movement that empowers women to close the gender gap in technology while gaining the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed. Graduates of the program leave with:
- A professional portfolio that demonstrates their skills
- Confidence in both technical and freelance abilities
- Access to a supportive network of women in tech
- Opportunities to connect with local and global digital careers
How to Apply
Applications for CodeHack 2025–2026: Women in Tech Accelerator Program are open until 25th September 2025.
