Africa-Press – Gambia. The future of The Gambia’s tech industry looks promising as 100 children drawn from across the country graduated from a six-week intensive training program in digital innovation, coding, and robotics, organized by Kids in Technology (KITG).
The graduation ceremony was held at the President International Awards Scheme on Saturday, and it showcased the creativity and skills of young participants who built functional prototypes, including a smart blind stick designed to assist visually impaired persons. The event also featured certificate presentations and live demonstrations of coding, robotics, and electronics projects.
Kawsu Jabbie , Founder and CEO of Kids in Technology, said the initiative was born out of a need to prepare Gambian children for a digital future. “Technology is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity,” he stressed. “From programming with Python and JavaScript to working with Arduino and electronics, we are equipping these children with fundamental skills that will transform their lives and the country’s future.”
Jabbie added that the training not only covered IT fundamentals and web development, but also leadership skills to help participants grow into responsible innovators. He emphasized that technology is rapidly evolving, with artificial intelligence, robotics, and cloud computing already shaping daily life and work environments.
Participants echoed his optimism. “I feel great because I am making things that can help others, like my blind stick invention,” said 12-year-old Aisha Yahya Ceesay of Sibec International School. Another graduate, Bakary John Correa, proudly displayed a miniature car model he designed during the camp.
Since its inception in 2015, KITG has impacted hundreds of Gambian children, producing some of the country’s brightest young computer scientists. The foundation has also flown teams to Senegal to represent The Gambia in Pan-African competitions, winning first place in robotics in 2022 and 2024.
Despite funding challenges and limited government support, Badjie remains determined to expand the initiative to rural areas. “We want every Gambian child, not just those in urban centers, to access technology training,” he said.
As the sixth edition of the summer program wrapped up, the message was clear – investing in young minds through technology is no longer optional, but a national necessity. The graduates of KITG are poised to become future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers, carrying The Gambia’s tech ambitions forward.
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