Nairobi Governor signs digital innovation deal with Moringa School, Mozilla
Date: 2023-05-02
Nairobi Governor
Johnson Sakaja has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mozilla
Corporation, Adanian Lab, and Baraza Media Lab that will focus on the
Innovation and Digital Economy Sector until 2027.
The
deal will start in June 2023 and is meant to support entrepreneurs and startups
in Nairobi as the county plans to digitalize all its services, including
payment.
In
his address, the governor said partnering with Moringa School to provide this
valuable opportunity to the youths in Nairobi is in line with the level of
innovation in the county.
“We believe that by
providing free digital training skills, we can help unlock the potential of
many young people in our city and equip them with the skills they need to
thrive in the digital economy,” Governor Sakaja said.
The
youths will be able to access free introductory digital skills training,
enrolment of Moringa graduates in the County’s Entrepreneurship and Mentoring
programs, and marketing tech talent to Nairobi’s business community.
The
governor said the program seeks to equip the young generation with the skills
they need to succeed in the digital age and place tech talent into
income-generating opportunities.
In his remarks, Digital
Economy and ICT County Executive Committee member Michael Gumo said the county
will be a leading innovation and ICT centre in the country, and have its place
in the world when it comes to digital innovation.
Acting
County Secretary Patrick Analo said that the county will support capacity
building of youth through the county’s innovative centre.
Mr
Analo said that Baraza Media Lab will be supporting the establishment of
innovative Nairobi business assets, logos and digital promotion materials as
well as bringing changes to the Nairobi website.
Moringa
School Chief Executive Snehar Shah said the institution is excited to support
the partnership and committed to positioning Nairobi as a full-fledged digital
hub that can provide tech talent for Global needs.
