By Samuel Ouma
Excitement, pride, and a deep sense of accomplishment filled the atmosphere in Nairobi as Distance Education for Africa (DeAfrica) celebrated the graduation of learners from Kenya.
The Saturday event, attended by students and mentors, marked another milestone in DeAfrica’s mission to provide accessible, world-class education to African youth, women, refugees, and marginalized communities.
The Chief Guest renowned media personality and CEO of African Leading Ladies, Terryanne Chebet, praised the graduates for their dedication and resilience.
“You are a testimony that learning knows no boundaries. The skills you’ve gained will not only transform your lives but will ripple into your communities,” said Chebet.
Some of the graduates shared personal testimonies of transformation. Many credited the program with helping them start businesses, land jobs, and even begin consulting firms in areas such as cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and project management.
Joselyn Another Mercredi, a graduate who completed a course in Business Strategy, said she started a business courtesy of the DeAfrica courses.
“Before this, I struggled to find direction.
Where I was in 2020 is not where I am now. After the course, my skills grew, and my business-based income increased. DeAfrica opened that door,” said Joselyn.
Another graduate, Joan Mwaniki said,
“I have grown from a regular employee to a consultant courtesy of DeAfrica courses.”
The highlight of the day was the inspiring speech from DeAfrica Founder and CEO, Prof. Sidiki Traoré, who congratulated the graduates and called on more Africans to seize the opportunity.
“Today, we celebrate more than graduation—we celebrate transformation,” he said.
“DeAfrica exists to remove the barriers to education. The courses are free, accessible, and tailored to empower you to succeed in the 21st-century job market,” he added.
DeAfrica has provided over 60,000 scholarships since its inception, with learners across all 54 African countries. Its flexible, blended learning model, coupled with mentorship and real-world application, continues to position it as a game-changer in African education.
