Stella Waithera is a multi-faceted and multi-talented woman. At just 29 years old, she is a Software Developer, Digital Skills Instructor and Philanthropist at an NGO, Africa Tech Girl, where she imparts programming skills to children and teenagers. Read more on her story.
The Africa Education Medal was established to recognize the tireless work of those who are transforming education across the continent - to celebrate the stories of those who have lit the spark of change so others will be inspired to take up the torch. It is given to an outstanding individual who has demonstrated impact, leadership, and advocacy in the field of education.
“The scarcity of individuals with cloud skills is a major concern for our AWS Partners and customers, and hiring the necessary talent continues to pose a real challenge to the industry. Through our cloud training and education programs, we are preparing diverse learners for in-demand cloud roles around the world. With Moringa School, we are re-inventing how talent is cultivated, trained, and retained, and building a pipeline of cloud talent for the future,” said Maureen Lonergan, vice president, AWS Training and Certification.
The Governor of Nairobi, Hon. Johnson Sakaja said, "We are excited to partner with Moringa School to provide this valuable opportunity to our youths. We believe that by providing free digital training skills, we can help unlock the potential of many young people in our city and equip them with the skills they need to thrive in the digital economy."
Unemployment is a common denominator in any economy, whether a 1st world or 3rd world country, this is a struggle that is yet to be fixed. Here in Kenya, certain events of the past two years had a significant impact on youth unemployment. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic came with unprecedented economic ramifications that led […]