Susan Gatura
Susan Gatura, aged 33, is the Founder and Senior Analytics Specialist at Phoenix KE Analytics, as well as a data lead at the MultiChoice Group. Her journey into data analytics began unexpectedly, transforming into a powerful platform for social impact and inclusion in technology.
Through Phoenix KE Analytics, Susan is building Kenya’s next generation of analytics talent. The organization offers masterclasses, mentorship programs, workshops, and community engagement, with a particular focus on empowering women and underrepresented groups in tech. Since its inception, Phoenix has trained thousands through hands-on, industry-relevant programs and aims to reach five million lives and ensure that analytics professionals make up 40% of the workforce by 2040.
In her corporate role at MultiChoice, Susan applies her data expertise to drive business insights and optimization. Yet, she considers her true calling to be empowering others: “Success for me is impact… Helping people navigate this journey is very personal to me, it was something I lacked when I started”.
Her leadership emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and lifelong learning, especially in fast-evolving technical fields. Through Phoenix KE Analytics, she provides critical social support structures and career guidance to young professionals navigating the tech landscape.
Susan Gatura’s pioneering work is helping transform Kenya’s data analytics ecosystem—bridging academic learning with real-world application and amplifying underrepresented voices in tech through education and mentorship.