U.S.–Kenya Partnership for a Digital Generation
Addressing Kenya's digital skills gap through a scalable hybrid model powered by U.S. platforms, local hubs, and exchange alumni leadership.
Addressing Kenya's digital skills gap through a scalable hybrid model powered by U.S. platforms, local hubs, and exchange alumni leadership.
A scalable, inclusive, and sustainable digital skills initiative commemorating America@250 while strengthening U.S.–Kenya digital cooperation.
Youth (18–35) Trained
Pilot Counties
Partner-Leveraged Delivery
The program leverages Cisco Networking Academy, Microsoft Learn, and Google Digital Skills with delivery through Ajira Digital Centers, DigiKen-aligned hubs, and STAWI Innovate Hub. Strategic oversight and U.S. Embassy engagement are led by exchange alumni.
20 hours online plus localized, offline-accessible materials.
Responsible AI, cloud basics, and productivity tools aligned with Microsoft Learn.
Digital safety and threat awareness via Cisco Networking Academy.
Freelancing and startup pathways via Google Digital Skills.
Innovation, entrepreneurship, and freedom of expression.
400–500 participants selected for 3-day intensives.
Ethical AI, Kenyan use cases, and innovation as freedom.
Threat awareness, labs, and secure practices.
Hackathons, pitches, and innovation showcases.
Leveraging Ajira Digital and partner innovation hubs.
Coastal inclusion and Ajira Centers
Digital trade and blue economy
Innovation hubs and universities
Lake region SMEs
Emerging tech ecosystem
Priority for women, marginalized youth, and persons with disabilities.
Youth aged 18–35. No prior tech experience required.
100 local trainers for continued delivery.
Integrated into Kenya's digital ecosystem.