AFRICA: Closing the Digital Gap for Marginalized Youth in Kenya: Betty Mwende

AFRICA - Betty’s journey took a turn when she came across the UNITAR 2023 “Developing Essential Digital Skills for Women and Youth in Africa” training programme. Funded by the Government and People of Japan and delivered in cooperation with Microsoft East Africa and IBM, the programme aimed to enhance the employability and competitiveness of African women and youth in a digital-driven world. Between November 2023 to February 2024, it equipped 7,000 women and youth in Africa with skills in data analysis, software development, project management, business analysis, artificial intelligence and soft skills.

Betty was intrigued by the opportunity and applied, where she was selected

Africa: Blockchain Founders Fund Backs Skrmiish to Be the Go-to Play-to-Earn App for Gamers Globally

Blockchain Founders Fund Backs Skrmiish to Be the Go-to Play-to-Earn App for Gamers Globally

AFRICA, August 8, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Blockchain Founders Fund has partnered with Skrmiish, the world's first mobile Play-to-Earn app that enables gamers of all levels to earn cash for every match they play across AAA+ games. Skrmiish is currently closing their £2.5M seed round, where BFF has co-invested alongside Launch Africa Ventures.

The seed funding enables Skrmiish to accelerate scalability by integrating with additional game titles, launching into