This episode of the Anahita Speaker Series, features Shikoh Gitau, CEO of Qhala, a digital innovation company driving Africa’s digital transformation. In conversation with Sumbul Jahangeer, Shikoh reflects on her journey from growing up in Kenya to becoming a leading voice in technology, innovation, and digital policy across Africa. The conversation explores how early experiences shaped her belief in education and technology as tools for opportunity and social change. Shikoh speaks about building technology grounded in real-world problems, the importance of human-centered innovation, and her work across sectors including healthcare, employment, digital governance, and AI. She also discusses Africa’s evolving digital ecosystem, the growing role of local innovation, and how digital platforms are enabling new voices and opportunities across the continent.