Valarie Waswa,

Valarie Waswa, a Kenyan lawyer and advocate for youth and women, is a dynamic changemaker
and global speaker. For over 3 years, she has actively supported various organizations and
initiatives dedicated to uplifting women and youth from disadvantaged backgrounds.
At the heart of her efforts is She Goes Digital KE, an initiative she leads. This project empowers
adolescent girls and young women in Kakamega County by imparting digital skills. By enhancing
their abilities, Valarie aims to encourage these women to pursue better-paying job and
entrepreneurial opportunities in the digital marketplace, ultimately combating the prevalent
poverty and unemployment rates they face. She has worked with organizations such as Africa
Network of Youth Policy Experts as Head of the Directorate, where she has spearheaded programs
that have advanced youth development in Africa through policy research and policy
recommendation.
Valarie, who is also a Generation Connect Youth Envoy at the International Telecommunication
Union (ITU), adds her voice as a young person to ITU’s various projects and activities that seek
to advance digital development.
Having shared her insights at national, regional, and international forums, Valarie has become a
recognized voice in critical discussions. She addresses topics around youth & women
empowerment, entrepreneurship, personal development, wellness and wellbeing, and
technology for good.
With a clear mission, Valarie is committed to amplifying her voice, skills, and passion to drive
socio-economic development in low-income countries and communities, and ultimately the
planet at large.