Juliana Rotich

"I think for girls it’s really important to show them that it is possible to dream big, and if your dreams include some nerdy creation, that’s fine."

"When I was growing up, there was still that narrative of 'you finish school, you go and get married, you become somebody's wife and you get kids and tend to them."

"Passion makes you approach a task with childlike pleasure and zeal - it ensures that you give it your all."

"“i am guided each day by these three questions: ‘What are you fixing?’ ‘What are you making?’ and ‘Who are you helping?”"

"“I remember reading about Mae Jemison, that astronaut. That was immensely fantastic to me. This woman went to the moon!”"

"Ask yourself important questions about your business. Know the problem you’re trying to fix and its place in the African context. Also, understand what you’re doing and be intentional about your solution."

"And remember, your customers are an essential part of the equation. After all, they’re crucial to your success as an entrepreneur and the very reason you build."

"These revolutions have not been evenly distributed across continents and nations… Never have been.” — Discussing the digital revolution and Africa’s place in it"

"There is no doubt that Juliana Rotich has blazed a trail for other women techpreneurs to follow, not just in Africa, but around the world. She is an inspiration, creating a powerful platform that is capable of changing the way information flows in the world. Because of her vision, and the collaborative platform that is Ushahidi, Juliana is actively providing the tools that encourage citizens to fully participate in their economies, have their voices heard, and make the right decisions during disaster situations."

"I THINK THAT THERE IS AN IMMENSE"

"Whatever the software, the ultimate objective is to change the ways information flows, empowers people and helps them raise their voice."

"Finally, I cannot talk about key factors of success without mentioning our economic model which is a mix between funding, mainly from international foundations and digital companies, and a business and development scheme."

"Indeed, new technologies could be considered as a bilateral way for local governments to engage with citizens, especially at the locality level."