By Austine Omeno There is no doubt that Kenya is in the midst of an unemployment crisis. However even as we face this challenge, there is a ray of hope in the tech sector. The [c]
This year, GOL participants will be working to develop possible technology solutions that can address different health challenges, including how to improve healthcare service provision in their localities or other parts of the world. The program runs as a 5-week hackathon with teams captained by Microsoft Learn Student Ambassadors crafting the innovations while receiving technical training from Microsoft’s professionals. [c]
ThinkYoung and Boeing hosted the 17th edition of ThinkYoung Coding School in Kenya. Classes covered a wide range of activities, such as robotics, drones and aviation workshops. In the past seven years, ThinkYoung and Boeing have trained over 1,300 teenagers in coding, with 60% of attendees being girls. [c]
National Bank of Kenya (NBK) and Kodris Africa have partnered to roll out a payment platform for the recently launched programme for teaching coding in Kenyan primary and secondary schools. The partnership allows Kodris Africa’s [c]
Kenyan children will now have an opportunity to learn coding and computer programming in public schools after the government officially unveiled coding teaching content in partnership with education technologies firm, Kodris Africa. The new content [c]
The 2022 season of Microsoft’s Africa Development Center (ADC)-sponsored Game of Learners (GOL) competition has officially begun. The GOL initiative, now in its third year, aims to improve digital and coding abilities among African university [c]
Kenya’s technology industry continues to thrive, with the country being at the forefront of much technological innovations. So much so, that the country has often been referred to as the ‘Silicon Savannah’ of Africa. One [c]
By Joshua Ndemenge In March, the Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre (ADC) announced the kick-off of Season 2 of its Game of Learners (GOL) program, an initiative aimed at enhancing digital and coding skills amongst university [c]
Microsoft has announced that it has helped over 30 million people in 249 countries and territories gain access to digital skills, topping its initial goal of 25 million last June, and is extending the company’s commitment [c]
Microsoft and non-profit social enterprise, Tech4Dev, have partnered on an initiative to train girls and women across Africa in coding and deep tech skills, aiming to bridge the digital and technology divide and ensure equal [c]
Starting your own business and creating your website is the first step to achieving financial independence. Creating and designing your website can be very fun and engaging and is a brilliant way to get personally [c]
It’s said that nothing can be as rewarding as sharing – be it our time, resources or our various God-given talents and acquired skills. This is something Fatma Ali (pictured) has become aware of (and [c]
Coding has become the universal language of the future and holds the key to unlocking a brighter future for millions of youth across Africa. In fact, it’s estimated that 80% of all jobs will relate [c]
General Electric (GE) and Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) in collaboration with Kids Comp Camp in Kenya are working together to increase girls’ participation and uptake of careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). [c]
By Jéssica Cruz Knowing how to use data to report stories remains an in-demand skill for journalists across the globe, experts said during Brazil’s 12th Congress of Investigative Journalism. The event featured more than 10 workshops, panels [c]
By Sebuh Haileleul With five million jobs set to be lost to automation by 2020 and 80 percent of the jobs in 2025 not yet existing, how do we set up today’s students for success tomorrow? ICT education as [c]
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