This archive report was first published on 2 November 2021.
Kenyan youth are set to benefit from a five-month-long training program in digital skills, courtesy of a partnership between Family Bank and Adanian Labs. The program aims to drive the growth of the creative and tech industries, which are experiencing rapid growth globally in both entertainment and commercial value.
Speaking during the commissioning of the beneficiaries, Family Bank CEO Rebecca Mbithi noted that the banking sector is alive to the digital revolution, with the COVID pandemic and innovations such as mobile money being key accelerators in the uptake of digitization in Kenya.
Adanian Lab CEO and Founder John Kamara emphasized the importance of creating a movement of young people who will transform the continent and create more jobs. He stated, “We are looking to spur the creation of over 300 startups in Africa by creating a movement of young people who will transform this continent and in turn own value and create more jobs. This can only happen through a mental shift to believe enough that we can do formidable, phenomenal things,”
The training program collaborates with both local and international trainers from the U.S.A, U.K., among other countries to bridge the skill gap, build robust solutions, and deploy smart solutions. The program seeks to build capacity for the youth in key skills that will add value to the digital economy.
Association of Animation Artistes Kenya Treasurer and Lead Faculty at Africa Digital Media Institute Dennis Mbuthia further added that the program is a great opportunity for Kenya to be stewards of African content that can be taken up not only just here in Kenya but globally.
