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Safaricom Launches Digital Skills Training for Youth with Disabilities

November 22, 2024
2 min read
Author: Aayushya Ranjan

Safaricom unveils a pilot program to re-skill young persons with disabilities in digital skills, enhancing employability and advancing inclusivity within the tech sector.

Safaricom has unveiled a tech re-skilling program to train young Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in digital skills towards improving their employability. This new initiative is part of Safaricom’s efforts to promote inclusivity in embracing developments in the digital world.

The programme, currently in pilot phase, will see students with disabilities embark on a 23-week software engineering module at Moringa School. It will also include comprehensive career mentorship and coaching designed to equip participants with the skills needed to excel in the IT sector.

As we work towards becoming Africa’s leading purpose-led technology company by 2030, we realise that we cannot leave anyone behind. Currently, persons with disabilities make up 3.3% of our workforce, and we are keen to grow this number to 3.5% through such re-skilling initiatives.

– Nyokabi Florence, Chief Human Resources Officer, Safaricom PLC

The programme follows the successful IT Bridge Academy, which was hosted in 2022 in partnership with several organisations, including Sight Savers, the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK), Three Talents, Accenture, and CISCO.

The IT Bridge Academy offered young job seekers with disabilities who have a passion for IT a chance to train and gain hands-on experience in the sector.

The training program is part of Safaricom’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts to ensure that inclusivity is woven into every aspect of the organisation, cutting across attracting, retaining and developing employees to the organisation engages with customers and the broader community.

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