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Over 1,000 learners secure training as tech developers

By James Wanzala | 3yrs ago

Part of the 1,000 Kenyan learners, who have been selected to be part of a Pan-African impact organisation Power Learn Project's first cohort of One Million Developers for Africa program. [James Wanzala, Standard]

Pan-African organisation Power Learn Project has selected 1,000 Kenyan learners to join its first cohort of one million developers for the Africa programme.

The programme is focused on providing youths with affordable, accessible and quality technology training.

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