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.

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How Equity and iamtheCODE Plan to Train 600,000 Youth in AI and Digital Skills Across Africa

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.

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