Esther Mengi

Esther Mengi

advocate Tanzania

Esther Mengi is a prominent advocate for women's empowerment in cybersecurity, currently serving as the CEO of Serensic Africa. She is passionate about increasing female representation in the tech field, particularly in cybersecurity, where she believes diverse perspectives are essential for addressing modern cyber threats. Esther's journey was inspired by her father's encouragement, fostering her problem-solving skills and confidence in a male-dominated industry. Her groundbreaking work includes the development of Askari, an AI-powered cybersecurity solution tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises in Africa. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Women in Cybersecurity in Africa in 2019, Esther continues to mentor young women and advocate for inclusion, emphasizing the importance of women's contributions to technology and cybersecurity.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
141,550
Power
149$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Tanzania 1 7.00 0.24% +0% 59,734,213 141,550 $63,000 149$
Totals 1 59,734,213 141,550 $63,000 149$
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Recent Mentions

Tanzania Tanzania: Ms Esther Mengi is the CEO of Serensic Africa and a leading cybersecurity expert who highlighted the urgency for Tanzania to act against rising cybercrime. 7

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: Experts back Tanzania’s cyber-security push amid growing digital threats

Tanzania Tanzania: Esther Mengi is a passionate advocate for women in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of diverse perspectives in the industry. 9

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: RISING WOMAN 2025: Esther Mengi’s mission to empower women in cybersecurity