Moringa School Hosts Career Fair, Hackathon, and Graduation Ceremony in Nairobi

By Eunice WAWUDA

Leading tech training institution Moringa School on Thursday held its annual Career Fair, High School Hackathon, and Graduation Ceremony at the Dome ASK grounds in Jamhuri Showground, Nairobi, bringing together learners, educators, industry leaders, recruiters, and parents for a full-day celebration of innovation and opportunity.

The event, themed “TechXpo: Unlocking Opportunities in Modern Tech,” attracted over 50 employer partners, including top local startups, multinational tech firms, fintech companies, and innovation hubs. These included representatives from firms such as Safaricom, Microsoft, Google Africa, Twiga Tech, and Andela, who set up booths, conducted live interviews, and offered real-time career coaching to participants.

Moringa’s mission, “to build talent and opportunities through transformative tech-based learning,” was strongly reflected in the day’s activities. Students engaged in fireside chats with industry experts, participated in technical workshops, attended panel discussions on tech trends, and had access to one-on-one mentorship sessions with software engineers, product managers, and recruiters. Employers showcased internship and job opportunities, giving students and recent graduates direct exposure to the job market.

Moringa School CEO Nikki Germany emphasized the importance of such events in narrowing the gap between learning and employability.
“This event is more than just a graduation or fair; it’s a celebration of what’s possible when education meets opportunity,” she said. “We are creating environments where learners are not only skilled but are also confident and connected enough to take their place in the global tech ecosystem.”

The Hackathon segment brought together ten high schools from Nairobi and surrounding counties, including Karima Girls, Light Academy, Rusinga School, State House Girls, and Alliance Girls. Participants engaged in entry-level programming using block-based coding platforms and explored creative problem-solving through interactive development challenges. Students were mentored by Moringa alumni and instructors, while parents attended information sessions on digital career pathways, scholarships, and future job market trends.

Light Academy Nairobi, Karima Girls High School, and Rusinga School Nairobi emerged as joint winners for Best Team. Karima Girls took home the Best Innovation Project award for their mobile health app concept, while Light Academy earned recognition for Best Technical Implementation. State House Girls High School was awarded for being the Best Problem Solver, thanks to their impressive teamwork and code debugging skills.

The graduation ceremony celebrated 1,478 students from across the country and beyond—some hailing from Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and South Sudan—who completed intensive programs in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Product Design, and Data Analysis & Visualization. Moringa confirmed that it maintains an 85% employment rate for job-seeking alumni within their first year after graduation.

The graduates now join a growing community of over 8,000 Moringa-trained professionals who are actively contributing to Africa’s digital economy. Many have gone on to secure roles in top global companies, start their own ventures, or serve as tech trainers across the continent.

The chief guest, George Njuguna, Founder of GNK Consulting and Board Member at Moringa, praised the school for consistently producing job-ready graduates and fostering a spirit of innovation.
“Africa’s digital future depends on bold, skilled, and purpose-driven youth. What Moringa is doing is not just training people—it’s transforming lives and reshaping the continent’s narrative in tech,” he said.

Also present at the event were representatives from the Ministry of Education, the ICT Authority, and private sector players, signaling growing collaboration between government, educators, and industry in promoting digital skills development.

Moringa School continues to cement its position as a regional Tech Talent Hub, committed not only to equipping learners with technical skills but also to instilling values of leadership, innovation, and lifelong learning. Its outcomes-based learning model blends classroom instruction with real-world projects and mentorship, ensuring that graduates are not just qualified but competitive in the global workforce.