Safaricom 2023 Sustainable Business Report

73 OUR BUSINESS KPI SUMMARY OUR MATERIAL TOPICS PATHWAY TO A PURPOSE-LED TECHNOLOGY COMPANY OUR STAKEHOLDERS SAFARICOM WOMEN IN TECHNOLOGY (WIT) In FY23, 24% of staff in the technology division were women, with the percentage of women in technology leadership positions standing at 29%. Our Women in Technology (WIT) programmes aim to help the next generation of students and youth onboard, build and retain women in STEM careers. This is achieved through six key programmes as set out alongside, aimed at reaching out to the girl child at various stages of her education cycle by continuously providing support through coaching, mentorship, exposure to evolving technologies, technical platforms and networks. AIM Introduce technology to kids aged 7-13 years through interactive kits that promote digital literacy skills training. IMPACT IN FY23 Trained a total of 220 children, 120 of whom were the children of employees. Through a partnership with the Nairobi County Government, we also trained 100 underserved kids, many of whom had not seen or touched computers before. AIM To spark young girls’ interest in science-based courses. IMPACT IN FY23 Girls from 47 schools in each of the 47 counties, attended a one-day workshop at our regional Safaricom offices. AIM Provide added value internships. IMPACT IN FY23 Programme takes place over a period of three months through placement within various teams in Safaricom PLC based on the skillsets required and offered.