About DigiTalents

DigiTalents is a programme providing business and technical training for young digital talents in Tanzania and Kenya.

Across East Africa, ecosystems are filled with youth eager to grow and harness their digital skills. However, there is a clear gap in technical and business education, as well as access to finance and client networks, which hinders professional growth.

The DigiTalents programme bridges this gap. The first cohort of the programme was implemented in 2023 in Arusha and the following cohorts in 2024 in Arusha, Mwanza, and Pemba in Tanzania as well as Mombasa in Kenya.

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Playbook

The DigiTalents Playbook was created and open-sourced to be used by Entrepreneurship Support Organizations across Africa. We conducted primary research, workshops, and surveys across five zones and regions in Tanzania. The findings, as well as actionable suggestions, are all summarized in the Playbook.

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Programme Benefits

Technical Training

Develop specific digital skills to add value in the digital economy (web development, graphic design & content creation)

Practical Digital Skills

Learn to use various digital tools and technologies through hands-on experience.

Business Registration

Officially register your business or freelance practice.

Networking

Connect with peers, industry professionals, and potential employers.

Freelancer Growth

Build a killer freelancing portfolio and start earning income as a freelancer.

Incubation at a WSH coworking space

Workspace and coaching at the startup hub for programme participants..

Mentorship

Guidance and support from experienced mentors.

Regional and Global Exposure

Gain an understanding of the digital economy and its opportunities at both local and international levels.

 

Personal Development

Build confidence, adaptability, and teamwork skills.

Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Cultivate your skills as a leader and build a realistic plan to turn your idea into a profitable business.

 

Results

120

Young Talents Trained

20

Freelancers & Startups Incubated

6

New Businesses Registered

7

Freelancers Hired on Freelance Platforms

DigiTalents Profiles -Tanzania

Profiles of digital talents, who took part in the first DigiTalents cohort in Arusha in 2023.

Abubakary Omary Mwambashi
CHICKENS KITCHEN
omaryaboubakary1@gmail.com

Calvin Exaud
Brand strategy and Content Creation
calvinexaud@gmail.com

Casto Mali Mali

Chris Chuwa
EVOLVE MEDIA LAB
chrisschuwa5@gmail.com

Abdulrahman Abel
Visual Content Creation
abdulrahmanabel281120@gmail.com

EDSON NURU NYAKU
NYAKU SOLUTION
nyakusolution@gmail.com

Emma Alice Kizito

Nickson Frank

Jackson Erasto Kileo
CLEO CREATIVE DESIGN
jacsonkileo94@gmail.com

Innocent Elishilia Mbise
Digital Marketing, website development and Gift Card exchange
innocentmbise1@gmail.com

JESCA BEATUS
We Thrive Africa Initiative
jescabeatus60.jb@gmail.com

Francis Thobias

Malick Salim
Roca Design
malick.salim@yahoo.com

Ismail Lossini
ismaillossini@gmail.com

Henrych
Festo

Omega
Omega

MOHAMED MOHAMED
ahmedydedes@gmail.com

DigiTalents Profiles -Kenya

Profiles of digital talents, who took part in the DigiTalents cohort in Mombasa in 2024.

Simeon Wafula
Graphics Designer
Simeonwafula254@gmail.com

Felix Odhiambo
Artsite
felixodhiambo34@gmail.com

Kelvin Odhiambo
kevinoscar89@gmail.com

Ilhan Mohamed
Software developer

Shamayel karani
Software developer

Melissa Kinaro
Digital Marketer
melkinaro@gmail.com

Naseem Hyder
Digital Marketing Enthusiast
naseemhyder1996@gmail.com

John Gitonga Kaguongo
Software Developer
johngitongak4@gmail.com

Shekila Juma Athman
Podcast Host
shekila.athman@gmail.com

Peter Barack
Multimedia Journalist/Creator
peterbarack41@gmail.com

Luqman Adan
Digital Marketer
luqmanadan876@gmail.com

Celine kerubo
software developer
myceline2227@gmail.com

Beatrice Mumbe
Young entrepreneur/Data analyst/ Graphic designer
mumbebeatrice1@gmail.com

Kevin Mbeva
Filmmaker
mbeva.kelvin@gmail.com

Cleophas ekuwom
N/A
cleoekuwom96@gmail.com

James Tembo
software developer
jamestembo550@gmail.com

Amina Yusuf
Digital Marketer 
aminarimu36@gmail.com

Serah Michuki
Digital marketer
serahwmichuki@gmail.com

Stephen Caloo 
Editor
caloostephen67@gmail.com

Luke Kibiku
Product Designer
lkibiku@gmail.com

Angelinah Mauta
Digital marketer
ngalinzamauta@gmail.com

Faith Waluchio
ICT & Admin Support
waluchiof@gmail.com

Jamila Hassan
Social Media 
Consultant JamilaHassan.ke@gmail.com

Husna Shaffi
Digital Marketer
husna.brandandsocial@gmail.com

Shem Madome
Graphic Designer
madomeshem13@gmail.com

Programme Donors

We sincerely thank the Friedrich Nauman Foundation and Enabel for their vital support in driving digitalization and youth employment in the gig economy through the DigiTalents programme across locations.

The cohorts in Arusha, Mwanza, and Mombasa were sponsored by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation.

The cohort in Pemba was sponsored by Enabel.

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