Power Learn Project launches talent hub, graduates 7,859 learners across Africa

Power Learn Project (PLP), a Pan-African social impact organisation on Friday celebrated the graduation of 7,859 learners under its transformative #1MillionDevs4Africa initiative.

This brings the total number of graduates under the program to 14,123 across Africa. In Kenya, a growing demand for digital skills is shaping the employment market.

Sectors such as technology, e-commerce, fintech, and creative industries are thriving, creating opportunities for skilled professionals.

However, gaps persist, particularly in bridging the transition from education to employment. The launch of the PLP Talent Hub responds directly to this challenge by connecting graduates with job opportunities, freelance projects, and resources for venture building.

This platform is designed to empower young people to navigate the job market, either through formal employment or entrepreneurial ventures.

Graduation celebrations began in Nigeria on 22nd November 2024, where over 2,000 learners completed their training.

Friday’s ceremony in Nairobi concluded a year-long series of events across the continent, reflecting PLP’s role as a catalyst for digital transformation in Africa.

PLP’s initiatives extend to underserved communities, offering localised training through partnerships with global organisations.

In Kenya, the Kilifi County Model trained 350 learners and employed 50 graduates to digitise county operations, demonstrating the potential for digital skills to transform local economies.

A second cohort in Kilifi is set to launch in 2025, expanding the reach of this impactful model.

Speaking during the graduation ceremony, Mumbi Ndungu, the Executive Director of PLP stated, “The Talent Hub represents a significant leap forward in our mission, serving as a bridge between learning and meaningful opportunities.

“It is a platform designed to empower our graduates to access dignified livelihoods, whether through formal employment, freelance opportunities, or entrepreneurial ventures. As we expand our reach to marginalized and underserved communities, today, we reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, equity, and a future where every young African is empowered to participate in and shape a thriving digital economy."

Leaders from the tech and education sectors joined the Nairobi graduation ceremony and talent hub launch, highlighting the importance of collaboration in advancing digital skills and bridging the unemployment gap.

Among the guests were Mary Kerema the Secretary of ICT, eGovernment and Digital Economy in the Ministry of IC&DE, and Fawzia Ali Kimanthi, Chief Consumer Business at Safaricom PLC, a key PLP partner supporting youth empowerment initiatives through digital education.

Other notable partners included Phyllis Migwi, Country General Manager for Microsoft Kenya, representatives from KEPSA, Oracle, Equity Bank, Tana and local government officials.

Their presence reinforced the role of partnerships in driving inclusive economic growth and preparing Kenya’s youth for emerging opportunities in the digital economy.

Through the Talent Hub and innovative models like the Kilifi County project, PLP continues to address gaps in Kenya’s job market, equipping young Africans to thrive in a rapidly evolving global economy.