
Mawazo Institute
Silvia Mwendia
- 2025
- Participant
- Engage
Silvia Mwendia is the Manager of the Falling Walls Engage Hub Kenya. She serves as a Programme Associate at the Mawazo Institute, where she supports the Mawazo Voices initiative – an effort to amplify the work and public engagement of early-career African women researchers. Silvia’s work focuses on ensuring that the voices of women scholars in Africa are visible and influential in shaping solutions to the continent’s challenges. She is passionate about fostering inclusive, knowledge-driven ecosystems that value African expertise and innovation.
Silvia contributes to the broader science communication and research engagement landscape in East Africa, collaborating on initiatives that advance public understanding of science and promote inclusive participation in research. Her commitment lies in empowering women in academia to share their ideas and impact. Through her work, Silvia supports Mawazo’s vision of a world where African women’s research informs decisions, drives change, and transforms communities.