Monday, October 12, 2026

Konza technopolis signs mou with acyberschool to train one million kenyans in cybersecurity and ai

Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Acyberschool to train one million Kenyans on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity, aiming to position Kenyan youth at a vantage position in creating and thriving in the hybrid digital economy jobs across Africa and beyond.

The MoU, which was signed at the ongoing Connected Africa Summit 2024 will be implemented in five years, with both parties collaborating in resource mobilization of resources required to make the partnership successful.

Speaking after the signing, John Paul Okwiri,   KoTDA Chief Executive Officer, noted that the partnership will augment the Jitume Digital Skills program and accelerate digital skills development in the country. (Press release)

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