Tracey Shiundu

About Tracey

Tracey is a scientist, environmentalist, and EdTech leader focused on making STEM education more engaging and accessible across East Africa. She co-founded FunKe Science, which helps children learn through interactive kits and hands-on experiments. Their work has reached learners across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Morocco.

Recognized as one of Kenya’s Top 40 Under 40 Women, Tracey also mentors and advocates for women in STEM. Tracey has helped the organization reach over 20,000 learners through science kits, school programs, teacher training, STEM camps, and community outreach. Recognition includes the Africa YES Grant (2019), Rybakov Foundation Award (2021), Top 40 Under 40 Women Kenya (2023), Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship (2023), Edupreneur of the Year (2024), and the Sahara Group Foundation Grant (2025).

Her work emphasizes inclusive learning, emerging technologies, and helping more children (especially girls and neurodiverse

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