Access to quality vocational training remains a major challenge for many African workers and entrepreneurs. To address this issue, Zydii, a Kenya-based edtech company, offers an innovative solution.

Zydii, a Kenyan startup, has developed an online training platform designed to meet the needs of African professionals, including employees and entrepreneurs. Founded in Nairobi in 2021 by Joyce Mbaya and Rhoda Kingori, Zydii offers a mobile application available exclusively on Android.

According to Play Store data, the application has been downloaded approximately one hundred times. Users create an account to access various online training programs covering key areas such as personal development and leadership, digital and technological skills, and entrepreneurship and business management.

In February 2025, Zydii partnered with the talent accelerator Venture for Africa (VFA) to launch a hands-on, execution-focused go-to-market strategy course designed for African businesses. "This partnership with Venture for Africa is about giving businesses the tools to navigate real challenges, from market entry to regional expansion. Think of it as the ultimate playbook for winning in African markets," said Rhoda Kingori.

In a context where companies struggle to find talent trained in market-relevant skills, Zydii aims to bridge this gap by offering training programs tailored to the realities of the continent. The courses are designed to meet the demands of the African job market, with practical modules that can be immediately applied in a professional setting.

Zydii also collaborates with companies seeking to enhance their employees' skills. Through customized solutions, organizations can train their teams continuously and effectively, without time or location constraints.

By Adoni Conrad Quenum,

Editing by Feriol Bewa