In collaboration with Safaricom’s youth initiative, Safaricom Hook, Power Learn Project Africa (PLP) has successfully transformed 300 young participants through a pioneering software development program aimed at fostering a digitally empowered generation of innovators and problem solvers.
The PLP x Safaricom Hook Tech Cohort was launched in October 2024 and offered a fully sponsored 16-week blended digital immersion training program.
The program aimed to identify and recruit talent from all 47 counties, ensuring equitable access to both rural and urban regions.
The youth were trained on front-end and back-end software development, and participated in hackathons, mentorship sessions and hands-on projects to better prepare themselves for the evolving digital job market.
“This is more than a graduation, it’s a national investment paying off,” said Mumbi Ndung’u,
Executive Director of Power Learn Project Africa. “We envision a future where every young African has equal access to digital skills, dignified livelihoods, and the ability to innovate from wherever they are. This partnership with Safaricom Hook has shown that when we decentralize opportunity and unite around a bold vision, we can build a tech-powered workforce that doesn’t just serve Africa’s future, it defines it.”
This project is part of PLP’s 1MillionDevs4Africa campaign, which aims to empower one million software developers in Africa and integrate them into meaningful economic activities through jobs, business opportunities, and continuous professional development.
Fawzia Ali-Kimanthi, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom PLC, added:
“At Safaricom, our mission is not just to connect people, but to unlock the potential of Kenya’s youth by enabling them to lead in the digital economy. Through this partnership, we’re not just training coders we’re nurturing thinkers, builders, and creators who can drive Kenya’s innovation agenda and solve real-world challenges.”
Looking ahead, PLP is calling on corporates, startups, development partners, and government agencies to get involved by tapping into this new pipeline of talent through the PLP Talent Hub.
The hub links graduates to job placements, internships, freelance work, and entrepreneurship support.
“Looking ahead, PLP is calling on corporates, startups, development partners, and government agencies to get involved by tapping into this new pipeline of talent through the PLP Talent Hub. The hub links graduates to job placements, internships, freelance work, and entrepreneurship support.”
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Following the success of this cohort, Power Learn Project has opened applications for its June 2025 intake, continuing its mission to train 1 million developers and strengthen Africa’s place in the global digital economy.
Apply Now: powerlearnprojectafrica.org/applications
Deadline: 21st June 2025
Target Group: Youth aged 18–35 passionate about technology and digital transformation.
