Equity & iamtheCODE Partner to Train 600,000 in AI as Mastercard Demos Tech for Digital Economy - November 2025

The Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and iamtheCODE have partnered to train 600,000 young people across Africa in artificial intelligence (AI), coding, and other digital skills. A recent study by Zoho, which surveyed 360 Kenyan business professionals, aligns with this, revealing that Kenya is a leader in youth-driven, privacy-conscious AI adoption. In a related development, Mastercard held its first “Africa Edge” summit in Nairobi, where it demonstrated new payment technologies. At the summit, Mastercard outlined plans to tap into Africa's projected $1.5 trillion digital economy by 2030. The company also addressed challenges like expanding low-cost payment acceptance for small businesses and improving interoperability.