Nairobi, Kenya — January 6, 2026 – Moringa School, Kenya’s leading tech-education institution, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nomad Futurist Foundation and iXAfrica Data Centres to equip emerging professionals with the skills and hands-on exposure required to thrive in Africa’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure sector.
Through this collaboration, Nomad Futurist brings its global digital infrastructure education platform and industry perspective to the program, working alongside Moringa School to deliver a short, structured online course. The program introduces participants to the fundamentals of data centre operations, including infrastructure, sustainability, mechanical and electrical systems, cloud ecosystems, AI-ready design, and the critical role data centres play in Africa’s digital economy. Upon completion, qualified participants will access internship opportunities at iXAfrica’s NBOX1 campus, East Africa’s first hyperscale, carrier-neutral, AI-ready data centre.
This initiative directly responds to the continent’s rising demand for skilled local talent as cloud adoption, AI workloads, fintech expansion, and digital public infrastructure continue to accelerate. The partnership provides a pathway for young professionals to gain both global-standard training and real-world experience in one of Africa’s most advanced digital facilities.
“This partnership marks an important step toward building a strong and future-ready talent pipeline for Africa. By combining structured learning with practical exposure, we’re opening new doors for tech professionals across the region,” said Nikki Germany, CEO, Moringa School.
“Nomad Futurist exists to shine a light on careers in digital infrastructure that are often unseen but essential,” said Nabeel Mahmood, CEO, Nomad Futurist. “This partnership is about giving emerging talent in Kenya early exposure to how data centres actually work, why they matter, and how these careers connect directly to Africa’s digital and economic growth.”
Home to East Africa’s most advanced carrier-neutral and AI-ready data centre campus, iXAfrica will host selected program graduates for immersive internships designed to expose them to real operational environments, from high-density cooling and power systems to cloud interconnects and sustainability operations.
Snehar Shah, CEO, iXAfrica and Ambassador to the Nomad Futurist Foundation, shared, “Sustainable digital growth depends on people skilled, empowered, and future-ready talent. By bringing the selected graduates into Kenya’s first hyperscale, AI-ready campus, we are ensuring they gain hands-on experience with the infrastructure powering cloud, AI, and the region’s digital economy. This partnership turns potential into capability and prepares young professionals to shape Africa’s data-driven future.”
About Moringa School:
Moringa School is Africa’s Premier Tech, Data and AI Skilling Provider offering industry-aligned programs in software engineering, data science, AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. Its mission is to build talent and opportunities through transformative tech-based education for the African workforce.
About Nomad Futurist Foundation:
The Nomad Futurist Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on demystifying the world of digital infrastructure and empowering younger generations through education, mentorship, and global programs. By partnering with education providers, NGOs, and nonprofit organizations around the world, the Foundation promotes diversity and inclusion and provides underprivileged youth with direct access to career pathways in the digital economy.
About iXAfrica Data Centres:
iXAfrica Data Centres in Nairobi, Kenya is East Africa’s first Hyper-scale Carrier-neutral, AI-ready Data Centre and the latest digital habitat for cloud, colocation, and connectivity. iXAfrica provides world-class and highly resilient Data Centre infrastructure to create a vital part of the internet backbone of East Africa. With Nairobi One Campus’s overall design capacity of 22.5MW, iXAfrica has the largest data centre project in the greater East African region, serving a total population of over 300 million people. The campus is situated close to the main fiber optic communications arteries and is in close proximity to major and resilient electrical connections, capable of delivering high-availability and low-carbon power. iXAfrica is also able to power the high-density AI workloads as high as 50 kW per rack using its free-air cooling technology and over 90% of Kenya’s electricity is generated from renewable/clean energy sources.
Media Contacts:
Moringa School
Terry Ojiambo
Director of Marketing, Moringa School
Email: contact@moringaschool.com
iXAfrica Data Centres
Magnus Murage Gichuki
Head of Marketing, iXAfrica Data Centres
Email: info@ixafrica.co.ke
Nomad Futurist Foundation
Julia Terlizzi
Marketing & Program Director
Email: jt@nomadfuturist.org
