AWS is expanding cloud skills training in Africa with its first AWS Skills Center community classroom in Kenya. A three-day training at the University of Nairobi (UoN) introduced 125 students to cloud computing and equipped them with industry-recognised skills.
This initiative supports Africa’s growing demand for technical expertise as cloud adoption rises.
AWS launched its first Skills Center in Africa in 2023 in Cape Town, offering in-person and virtual training. The Nairobi event extended this effort, allowing students who missed in-person sessions to access AWS instructor-led courses online. The training covered foundational cloud concepts and the Becoming a Cloud Practitioner series, aimed at students with no prior cloud experience.
AWS Director for Support Engineering, EMEA, Nondumiso Zibi, said the programme aligns with AWS’s commitment to equipping young people with cloud skills.
UoN leaders, including Professor Andrew Kahonge and Professor Leonidah Kerubo, spoke about the importance of practical training to prepare students for industry demands.
Students engaged in hands-on learning, with many gaining a clearer understanding of cloud infrastructure, security, and career paths. AWS encouraged participants to pursue AWS certifications and continue learning through AWS Educate.
This initiative is part of AWS’s broader strategy to close Africa’s digital skills gap and ensure the continent has a workforce ready for the future of work.
