The African Talent Company and Mastercard Foundation Scale Youth Employment Solutions Across Africa

The African Talent Company (TATC), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is expanding its mission to create dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for young people across Africa, now reaching Kenya through BrighterMonday Kenya under the Young Africa Works strategy.

Since 2020, this partnership has made a measurable impact in Nigeria through Jobberman—training over 2.4 million youth and facilitating more than 600,000 job placements.

Building on that success, the initiative is now scaling to East Africa, with Kenya among the first countries to benefit.

In June, BrighterMonday Kenya held its first Career Clinic in Kakuma, Turkana County, in collaboration with the Amahoro Coalition.

The event reached over 200 displaced youth and brought together key partners to equip participants with digital skills, mentorship, CV reviews, and job readiness training.

Themed “Future Ready: Equipping Talent for Inclusive Digital Job Markets,” the Career Clinic reflects TATC and Mastercard Foundation’s shared commitment to inclusive employment.

“This expansion reflects our belief that every young African—regardless of their background or circumstances—deserves the opportunity to earn a dignified livelihood,” said Hilda Kabushenga, CEO of The African Talent Company.

“The success of our partnership in Nigeria has laid a strong foundation, and we are proud to now bring this impact to Kenya.”

The partnership prioritizes underserved youth aged 18–35, including young women, persons with disabilities, and displaced populations, by offering community-based, low-bandwidth digital training tools that ensure broad accessibility across different contexts.

“Inclusion is not a side conversation—it is the main agenda,” said Rosy Fynn, Country Director, Mastercard Foundation Nigeria. “Through partnerships like this, we are centering marginalised youth and ensuring they have access to meaningful economic opportunities.”

Earlier this year, TATC and Mastercard Foundation also convened the Technology and Employment Inclusion in Marginalised Contexts (TEIMC) roundtable in Abuja, Nigeria—focusing on strategies to overcome digital and structural barriers to employment for vulnerable populations.

The event’s outcomes and insights are now guiding the expansion of inclusive programming in countries like Kenya and Uganda.

“Africa is home to the world’s youngest and fastest-growing workforce,” said Axel Konjack, Head of Global Marketplaces and Member of the Ringier Group Executive Board.

“We must invest in skilling and connecting young Africans to opportunities that enable them to thrive in a fast-changing job market.”

With further initiatives planned in Kenya, including more career clinics and employer engagement forums, TATC and the Mastercard Foundation are solidifying their commitment to building a future where every young African has access to dignified, fulfilling work.