Nairobi, Kenya – April 17, 2025 – The VocalizeIoT project marked another milestone in its mission to bridge the IoT skills gap in Africa with a successful Kenyan Partners Meeting held on April 11th, 2025, at @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review progress, strategize on vocational training, and explore innovative learning solutions on the WaziLab platform.

Key Highlights from the Meeting Progress Review: Partners assessed project work packages and deliverables to ensure alignment with goals.

Vocational Training Expansion: Discussions focused on integrating Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs into WaziLab to enhance IoT skills development.

Innovative Learning Materials: New design thinking resources were explored to enrich the WaziLab platform and improve user engagement.

Major Achievements of VocalizeIoT The team showcased remarkable accomplishments in IoT capacity building:

✅ Train the Trainers Program

Conducted at The Nairobi National Polytechnic (formerly NTTI) and VETA Kipawa (Tanzania).

Engaged 20+ trainers in an intensive three-week hybrid training (online & in-person).

✅ Current Training Cohort at NTTI

35 students are being mentored by 5 certified trainers.

Features 5 hybrid training sessions per week, blending hands-on and theoretical learning.

✅ WaziLab Content Development

Successfully planned and structured new learning modules to support future IoT training.

What’s Next? Looking ahead, VocalizeIoT is set to: 🚀 Launch a second training cohort in October 2025, expanding access to IoT education. 🎯 Enhance WaziLab with interactive features, including step-by-step quizzes, exams, and a structured feedback system for an engaging learning experience.

The VocalizeIoT initiative continues to empower African innovators with cutting-edge IoT skills, fostering a new generation of tech leaders. Stay tuned for more updates!

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