Tatu City has graduated 100 Grade 7 and 8 learners from its After-School Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program. The milestone marks a fivefold expansion of the initiative, which aims to equip local youth with critical skills for an increasingly technology-driven economy.

The graduating learners, drawn from Tatu Primary School, a public institution within Tatu City serving children from the neighbouring BTL and Ruturo communities, comprise the program’s second and third cohorts. Joined by the inaugural 20-student cohort from October 2025, the program has now reached 120 graduates. Long term, Tatu City plans to expand access to 1,000 young learners.

Throughout the course, students developed foundational digital literacy, explored AI-assisted learning tools, and gained hands-on experience with emerging technologies. During the graduation ceremony, students showcased practical projects demonstrating their newly acquired skill sets.

“Technology is changing how we live and work, and we want the communities around Tatu City to be participants in that future, not spectators,” said Linda Nyaseda, Chief Operating Officer, Kenya, at Tatu City. “Growing this program from 20 learners last year to 100 this year demonstrates what is possible when we give young people early access to digital skills and the confidence to use technology creatively. As Tatu City grows as a hub for technology and data infrastructure, we are equally committed to developing local talent that can benefit from the opportunities being created here.”

Launched in 2025, the After-School AI Program operates under Tatu Reach, Tatu City’s community development and ESG platform. The initiative is delivered in partnership with private and civil society partners, including Food Advice, Power Learn Project, Qhala, NGEDA, and CCI Global, who contribute curriculum design, instruction, mentorship, and physical equipment.

The program’s growth aligns with Tatu City’s position as a major data centre and digital infrastructure hub in East Africa, directly connecting local education with the demand for specialized tech capabilities.

The AI initiative complements several broader investments in education and vocational training across Tatu City:

  • Vocational Training: The Tatu Training Institute has provided free vocational skills training to over 600 local community members since 2023.
  • Nutrition: Tatu City’s school feeding program has delivered more than two million meals to primary students.
  • Youth Mentorship: Tatu Rugby blends sports coaching with life-skills development for local youth.
  • International Schooling: The educational ecosystem is set to expand further with Wellington College
  • International Kenya opening in September 2028, led by Founding Master Gareth Parker-Jones.