OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Award presented to Dr. Chao Mbogo for Engineering, Innovation and Technology (Africa Region)

My distinctions include select fellowships and recognitions that highlight a career dedicated to advancing responsible computing, inclusive tech mentorship, and STEM education. From global science fellowships to continental leadership awards, each recognition reflects both personal commitment and the collective impact of the communities I serve.

  • Leaders of Africa Institute | 2025

    Selected as one of 125 leaders from 3,000 applicants across 30 countries to the Grant Writing Scholar program, to hone science communication and fundraising skills to expand the impact of my computing research.

  • Stimson Center | 2024

    Selected to join stakeholders from developing countries to discuss artificial intelligence, evaluate the technology's impact around the world, and propose responsible ways forward.

  • The Mozilla Foundation | 2022-Present

    Leading Responsible Computing efforts in Kenya.

  • TechWomen | 2017

    Selected as 1 of 100 women in STEM worldwide to spend 5 weeks in Silicon Valley in professional development. Part of Kenya’s team of five that won a Techwomen pitching competition.

Trophy issued to team Kenya that included Dr Chao Mbogho for winning Techwomen 2017 Pitch

Fellowships

Certificate issued to Dr Chao Mbogho for winning africa region short talks big impact OWSD research competition

Select Recognition & Awards

  • OWSD’s Short Talks, Big Impacts competition in 2025, invited 11 finalists from three regional rounds (Africa, Latin America & Caribbean, Asia-Arab) to present their research in dynamic 3-minute talks. Chosen as the Africa Region winner and placed 3rd globally, I delivered a research talk on“Nurturing Employability Using Structured Mentorship for University-Level Tech Students in Kenya.”

  • DIAR Awards by Daima Trust Kenya | 2025

    Recognized as an influential leader in diversity, inclusion, and representation.

  • Kayana | 2022

    Recognized as one of the 10 Kenyan women leaders with social impact.

  • Reimagine Education Awards | 2020

    The work I lead at KamiLimu was selected as a Silver global winner & Africa Regional Gold winner for its mentorship model that nurtures employability and enhances learning. The work was chosen as one of the leading applications from a cohort of 1500.

  • The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World & Elsevier Foundation | 2020

    Selected as 1 of 5 women globally and the first Kenyan recipient to receive the award as a recognition for impact in research, innovation, and community involvement.