Safaricom has launched a tech re-skilling initiative aimed at equipping young Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) with digital skills to enhance their employability.
This program underscores Safaricom’s commitment to fostering inclusivity in the digital era.
Currently in its pilot phase, the program will enable students with disabilities to undertake a 23-week software engineering course at Moringa School.
Alongside the technical training, participants will benefit from comprehensive career mentorship and coaching to prepare them for success in the IT industry.
“As we strive to become Africa’s leading purpose-driven technology company by 2030, we recognize the need to ensure no one is left behind. Presently, persons with disabilities account for 3.3% of our workforce, and we aim to increase this figure to 3.5% through initiatives like this,” said Nyokabi Florence, Chief Human Resources Officer of Safaricom PLC.
This program builds on the success of the IT Bridge Academy, which took place in 2022 in collaboration with partners such as Sight Savers, the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA), United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK), Three Talents, Accenture, and CISCO.
The IT Bridge Academy provided young job seekers with disabilities, who have a passion for IT, an opportunity to gain practical training and hands-on experience in the sector.
This training initiative is part of Safaricom’s broader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy, which seeks to embed inclusivity across all aspects of the organization—from attracting, retaining, and developing talent to engaging with customers and the wider community.
