GOMYCODE Launches Corporate AI Upskilling Program to Address Kenya’s Digital Skills Crisis
GOMYCODE Kenya has unveiled a new corporate training initiative aimed at helping companies strengthen their digital and AI capabilities, amid growing concerns over Kenya’s widening digital-skills gap. The program, known as “GOMYCODE for Business,” was announced during the tech education company’s second-anniversary event held in Nairobi.
The launch marks a significant strategic shift for the firm, which has spent the past two years primarily equipping individual learners and young professionals with digital skills. GOMYCODE will now extend its focus to organizations seeking to future-proof their workforce and remain competitive in an increasingly digital marketplace.
According to the Kenya Digital Economy Report 2024 by the World Bank, nearly 70% of Kenyan companies identify digital-skills shortages as a major barrier to adopting modern technologies. While interest in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and data analytics continues to grow, many businesses lack structured training pathways to develop the necessary talent internally.
“The skills gap is no longer just a youth employment issue; it’s a business survival issue,” said Mellany Msengezi, Country Director at GOMYCODE Kenya. “We’ve spent two years building tech talent from the ground up. Now, we’re meeting companies where they are and helping them prepare for the next wave of digital disruption.”
The GOMYCODE for Business program offers modular, hands-on training tailored to corporate environments, with a focus on practical applications of AI, data analytics, cloud tools, and digital productivity systems. The courses can be delivered in-office, remotely, or through hybrid models, enabling employers to integrate upskilling into ongoing operations.
GOMYCODE Founder and CEO Yahya Bouhlel noted that while many organizations recognize the importance of adopting new technologies, the lack of structured and adaptive training solutions remains a challenge.
“The demand is there. What has been missing is tech-first training that adapts to business needs, not the other way around,” he said.
The program is already being piloted across sectors, including finance, logistics, manufacturing, and healthcare, in various African markets.
Kenya’s youthful talent pool and expanding tech ecosystem position the country as a regional innovation hub. However, experts warn that without sustained investment in workforce readiness, the country risks falling behind in global competitiveness.
By aligning skills development directly with business performance, GOMYCODE aims to move beyond its role as a coding school and serve as a strategic partner for corporate digital transformation.
As Msengezi emphasized, the momentum around AI adoption leaves no time for hesitation: “The AI era won’t wait, and neither should Kenyan businesses.”
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