Three Kenyan tech experts to be honored at Mozilla's Rise25 Awards
Date: 2024-08-12
Mozilla
has announced the 25 honorees for its 2nd Annual Rise25 Awards, celebrating
individuals leading the next wave of AI innovation. Among them are three Kenyan
tech experts who will be recognized for their contributions to responsible,
trustworthy, and inclusive AI.
Ambassador
Philip Thigo, Kathleen Siminyu Simuyu, and Angela Oduor Lungati will be honored
at a special ceremony on August 13 in Dublin, Ireland. They have been
recognized for their work in guiding AI towards a responsible future,
developing AI through ethical innovation, and cultivating inclusive AI.
Kathleen Siminyu Simuyu
Ambassador
Thigo, a policymaker and advocate, has been instrumental in ensuring AI is
developed ethically and inclusively. Simuyu, a builder and developer, has
focused on creating trustworthy AI through technical proficiency and
responsible construction. Lungati, a change agent, has worked tirelessly to
diversify AI and amplify its impact for marginalized communities.
These
three individuals are at the forefront of Kenya's tech scene, pushing the
boundaries of AI innovation and ensuring its benefits are accessible to all.
Angela Oduor Lungati
“At Mozilla, we believe the most groundbreaking innovations arise
when people of all kinds of backgrounds come together to collaborate and openly
trade ideas,” said Mark Surman, President of Mozilla. “This
approach to innovation — grounded in strong pillars of experimentation and
community — has defined our work over the past 25 years, fueling global
movements around open-source innovation, online privacy and trustworthy AI.”
This year’s awards build upon the
success of last year’s Rise25 Awards which were held in Berlin, Germany,
bringing to life what a future trustworthy Internet could look like. Last
year’s event crowned trailblazers and visionaries who have since shared their
inspiring stories in a video series airing
across Mozilla channels.
By: Nana Appiah
Acquaye
