More than 150 learners graduated from EldoHub’s digital skills and innovation programs on December 1, an achievement recognized during TechRun 2025 in Eldoret.
The graduates completed courses in software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, AI readiness, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship. The graduation highlights the ongoing mismatch between Kenya’s workforce skills and market needs.
According to a November 2025 report by BrighterMonday Kenya and the Mastercard Foundation, 62% of employers report a significant gap between graduates’ skills and what the labor market requires, particularly in specialised technology fields.
A SAP survey released in 2025 found that 86% of Kenyan businesses cited cybersecurity as a major skills shortage, followed by cloud computing (79%) and AI-related skills (43%).Kenya’s ICT sector has grown at an average of 10.8% annually since 2016, but a shortage of skilled professionals persists amid high youth unemployment.
“The skills gap is a real challenge for businesses and for the broader economy,” said Dr. Barnabas Korir, Athletics Kenya’s 1st Vice President.
“Without adequate training, companies struggle to innovate and scale, and young people miss out on opportunities in the digital economy.”
TechRun 2025, themed “Accelerating Digital Transformation: From Endurance to Excellence,” blended technology, entrepreneurship, and athletics to showcase the role of talent development in Kenya’s digital future.
The summit featured an AI Showcase and Demo Zone, investor pitching sessions, and the Digital Innovation Awards Gala.
“Our graduates represent the creativity, resilience, and ambition that define Kenya’s youth,” said EldoHub Founder and CEO Chepkemoi Magdaline.
“Equipping them with digital and business skills ensures they can compete, innovate, and shape Kenya’s economy.”
The graduation also highlighted EldoHub’s NikoBiz entrepreneurship programme, which has trained over 800 small-business owners across Kenya.
“Providing practical business and financial skills helps these entrepreneurs formalize their businesses and access markets they previously could not,” said Magdaline.
Mr. Colin Sykes, Science, Innovation, Tech & Digital Counsellor at the British High Commission Nairobi, praised the graduates.
“The skills you’ve gained go beyond technical training — they represent confidence, opportunity, and the ability to shape Kenya’s digital future,” he said.
Thousands of athletes, innovators, and tech enthusiasts participated in TechRun 2025, taking to Eldoret’s streets in races and other events at the TAC Centre Grounds.
“TechRun demonstrates how sports, technology, and innovation can intersect to drive growth and development,” Dr. Korir said.
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