Digital Infrastructure and Innovation

Empowering Millions of Youth to Access Digital Jobs

Technology is reshaping how people live, learn, and work.

The Challenge

Kenyan youth (ages 18-34) make up 25% of the population; over 30% of this youth population is unemployed and lacks adequate job preparation and information. At the same time, digital technology has penetrated all sectors of the economy, providing the potential to create millions of new jobs — but only for those with the right skills.

The Solution

Axum supported an initiative targeting over one million young people to access digital employment opportunities. Staff members designed programmatic activities, deployed program officers for capacity-building, transferred capabilities, and established knowledge management systems.

The Impact

Within 18 months of involvement, over 9,000 youth received work-ready digital training. Currently, 30,000+ individuals have secured meaningful employment across all 47 Kenyan counties, with 20+ national and international private sector partners engaged.

What We Do

Our Initiatives

AHFIA

Alliance for Health Financing in Africa (AHFIA)

Transforming Healthcare Financing for a Sustainable Future

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Elimu-Soko

Innovation reaches learners when it can work through the public system.

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SITU

An African-led platform for initiatives working on complex public and market challenges.

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All Initiatives

The intersection of
inclusion & prosperity.

Through extensive research, consultations, and collaborations, we help shape a future that is inclusive, environmentally responsible, and economically vibrant.