Tess Wandia

Tess Wandia is a Researcher at iHub Nairobi where she has been invaluable in conceptualising and implementing various aspects of research. In her research work she has been involved in enabling entrepreneurs, consortiums and organisations both local and international access critical market insights. With the iHub, Tess has grown an interest in access to digital platforms especially for minority, underprivileged populations and women in particular. She is currently trying to understand perceptions of internet freedom for these groups and working on ways to enhance their experiences on online platforms. Her recent and current research and interests spans the areas of Governance, Women, Technology, Policy, Internet and Entrepreneurship in Kenya, on which she shares her thoughts periodically online.
She is also a member of the DIODE Network where she is a core researcher.