Ghanaian tech entrepreneur Jacob Opoku champions EdTech revolution in Kenya

The 31-year-old CEO of Jopps Group of Companies, a fast-rising conglomerate driving innovation across Africa, is in Nairobi leading a mission to introduce scalable, tech-driven solutions aimed at tackling systemic challenges in education, youth unemployment, health, agriculture, and innovation.

At the core of Opoku’s visit is a set of transformative proposals shared with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Ogamba on Wednesday, aimed at reimagining how students learn, train, and transition into the workforce. 

His pitch blends mobile technology, AI-enabled platforms, and experiential learning to create a more dynamic and inclusive education system.

One of the flagship ideas is the rollout of a nationwide EdTech platform that enables students to connect with lecturers and tutors of their choice for personalized, on-demand tutorials.

The platform is designed to offer both live and recorded sessions, bridging gaps in learning continuity while opening up new income streams for educators. 

It also emphasizes data-driven performance tracking to optimize learner engagement.

Another proposal, the Kenya National Internship Services, introduces a technology-backed pipeline connecting senior high school and college students to internship placements in both the public and private sectors. 

The initiative is structured to run year-round, particularly during holidays and weekends, allowing students to gain industry exposure, earn income, and enhance their employability through real-world experience.

To further ignite innovation, Opoku has proposed a National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Challenge targeting students across the country. 

The initiative, which would begin at the district level and culminate in a national showcase, is built to spotlight youth-led inventions and ideas across diverse sectors. 

Finalists would pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts and investors, with top-performing teams receiving funding, mentorship, and acceleration support.

Opoku’s approach reflects a broader philosophy he has implemented through his companies—leveraging mobile-first technologies to solve real problems at scale. 

Through Jopps subsidiaries such as Jakops Innovation Limited, Jopps Somame Business Services, and Jopps Football Management, he has already deployed platforms supporting over a million job seekers and entrepreneurs across West Africa. 

His Africa Employment Slot program, for example, matches graduates to national internship opportunities, creating pathways from education to employment.

“We’re not just proposing software—we’re offering a vision of an integrated ecosystem where technology enables access, efficiency, and opportunity,” said Opoku. “The future of Africa depends on how well we prepare its youth, and that means fusing education with practical, tech-powered solutions.”