A new study by tech firm Moringa indicates Kenya’s drive to expand digital transformation is moving faster than the ability of its workforce to meet employers’ technology needs.

Based on responses from 350 alumni of Moringa’s training programmes, two‑thirds of graduates moved into a higher‑income bracket after completing their studies.

Seventy‑point‑nine percent of those who secured a job did so before graduation or within six months, rising to 86.3 % within a year, with internships accounting for 29.1 % of the first opportunities reported.

Among alumni who had no income before joining Moringa, 69.9 % were earning an income at the time of the survey, and 22.7 % reported monthly earnings of at least Sh100,000.

Moringa chief executive Nikki Germany said training must go beyond technical knowledge to include experience, communication and commercial awareness so graduates can apply skills to real business problems.

Interviews with 166 senior executives across eight sectors found 72 % consider digital transformation a top strategic priority, yet 73 % rate their workforce capability as early or developing.

AI engineering was identified as the hardest capability to develop by 48 % of executives, a figure that rose to 62 % among large enterprises.

Although 77 % of organisations use online platforms for employee training, only 16 % rate their approach as very effective, with employers calling for more hands‑on, business‑aligned and flexible learning.

The study also notes diversification of technology careers, with 20.2 % of eligible alumni operating or co‑owning a business alongside formal employment, contract work, freelancing and entrepreneurship.