Kujia Exchange
Integrating Safari Experiences with Postgraduate and senior IT Roles Offerings
Kujia Exchange
Kujia Exchange is a two-week international program that brings global universities, global HR departments, IT professionals, and Kenyan youth together for a transformative experience across Kenyan top tourist attractions destinations .
The program focuses on the six IT fields supported by Kujia Kenya:
- Cybersecurity
- Cloud Computing
- Digital Marketing
- Software Development
- Data Analytics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Online Component (Before Arrival)
Separate orientation sessions for:
- Universities → Showcasing postgraduate programs
- HR Departments → Showcasing senior role openings
Online activities include:
- Virtual presentations
- Student & professional matching
- Digital CV and portfolio collection
- Preliminary interviews/consultations
- Pre-departure briefing
- In-Person Component (2 Weeks in Kenya)
Participants travel across Nairobi, Konza, Nanyuki, Naivasha, Maasai Mara, Rusinga Island, and Eldoret, engaging with local IT communities.
- FULL 15-DAY ITINERARY (COLUMN FORMAT)
(Used for February, April, June, July, September, November Exchanges — only field focus differs)
Day | Location | Activities / Itinerary |
Day 1 (Sunday) | Nairobi | Arrival, check-in at Kujia Partner Residence, welcome briefing, rest. |
Day 2 | Nairobi | Nairobi City Tour: City Market, National Museum, Snake Park, Giraffe Centre; Dinner & overnight. |
Day 3 | Konza | Techies Breakfast Meeting (Lower Eastern Region), travel from Nairobi, Nairobi National Park Tour, Dinner. |
Day 4 | Konza → Nanyuki | Breakfast Meeting, Konza Smart City Tour, Travel to Nanyuki, Dinner & Overnight. |
Day 5 | Nanyuki (Mt. Kenya) | Mt. Kenya Guided Hike, Lunch at Teleki Valley (3,700m), descent, Dinner at Residence. |
Day 6 (Thursday) | Naivasha | Travel to Naivasha, Kujia Summit (whole day), Evening Gala Dinner. |
Day 7 | Maasai Mara | Travel to Maasai Mara, Afternoon Game Drive, Dinner & Overnight inside the park. |
Day 8 | Maasai Mara → Naivasha | Morning Game Drive, travel back to Naivasha, Evening rest. |
Day 9 | Rusinga Island | Travel to Rusinga Island (Lake Victoria), Evening rest. |
Day 10 | Rusinga | Techies Breakfast Meeting, Lake Victoria Exploration, Dinner & Overnight. |
Day 11 | Rusinga | Depart for Ruma National Park, full-day wildlife experience, Overnight in Rusinga. |
Day 12 | Eldoret → Diani | Travel to Eldoret, Cocktail Meeting (North Rift), Evening flight Eldoret → Mombasa → Diani. |
Day 13 | Diani | Techies Breakfast Meeting, Glass-Bottom Boat Excursion, Evening rest. |
Day 14 | Nairobi | Fly to Nairobi, Personal Reflection Day, Writing & Networking, Evening Techies Gala Dinner, Overnight. |
Day 15 (Next Day) | Nairobi | Check-out by 10:00 AM, airport transfers. |
Target attendees in Kenya include:
- TVET graduates
- University undergraduates
- Postgraduates
- IT educators
- Professionals seeking further studies
- HR and Senior Talent Exchange (July, September, November)
For international HR departments, tech recruiters, and global companies seeking:
- Senior IT professionals
- Remote or onsite global tech roles
- African regional placement
- IT specialists across Kujia’s six fields
Target Kenyan audience includes:
- Senior developers
- IT engineers
- Cybersecurity practitioners
- Cloud engineers
- Data scientists
- AI engineers
- Digital marketing specialists
Target Participants
- For February, April, June – Universities
- Admissions Officers
- Graduate Program Recruiters
- International Student Enrollment Units
- Directors of Postgraduate IT Programs
- For July, September, November – HR Departments
- HR Directors
- Talent Acquisition Managers
- Senior Recruiters
- Global Tech Company Representatives
- Postgraduate Education Exchange (February, April, June)
For international universities recruiting students for:
- MSc Programs
- PhD Programs
- Postgraduate Diplomas
- Specialized IT Master’s Tracks
Target attendees in Kenya include:
- TVET graduates
- University undergraduates
- Postgraduates
- IT educators
- Professionals seeking further studies
- HR and Senior Talent Exchange (July, September, November)
For international HR departments, tech recruiters, and global companies seeking:
- Senior IT professionals
- Remote or onsite global tech roles
- African regional placement
- IT specialists across Kujia’s six fields
Target Kenyan audience includes:
- Senior developers
- IT engineers
- Cybersecurity practitioners
- Cloud engineers
- Data scientists
- AI engineers
- Digital marketing specialists
Kujia Exchange is designed to:
- Strengthen Kenya’s global digital mobility
- Connect youth to international postgraduate pathways
- Connect companies to senior African tech talent
- Build global–local networks
- Promote Kenya as a tech tourism and innovation hub
- Support Kujia Kenya’s mission of global digital skills and digitally enabled jobs
Program Fees
Cost Item | Amount |
Program Fee (Covers accommodation, local transport, meals, logistics) | USD 240 per day |
Not Included | Flight to/from Kenya, Eldoret–Mombasa flight, Diani–Nairobi flight |
All proceeds support Kujia Kenya initiatives enabling:
- Global digital skills for youth
- Access to digitally enabled jobs
- Digital entrepreneurship in Kenyan counties
Benefits
Benefits for Universities
- Showcase MSc & PhD programs to thousands of Kenyan applicants
- Meet pre-screened IT graduates
- Build African recruitment pipelines
- Country-wide brand visibility
- Direct engagement with educators & institutions
- Partnerships with TVETs and Universities
- Opportunities for collaboration & research agreements
- One-on-one postgraduate advisory sessions
- Build presence in each Kenyan region
- Recruit talent across Cybersecurity, AI, Data, Cloud, Software, Digital Marketing
Benefits for HR Departments
- Access a large pool of senior tech professionals
- Conduct preliminary interviews on-site
- Build nearshore/offshore teams
- Hire across six in-demand IT fields
- Country-wide talent mapping
- Attend Techies Networking Cocktails
- Showcase company culture to candidates
- Build recruitment partnerships with Kenyan institutions
- Promote remote, hybrid, or relocation roles
- Build long-term African senior tech hiring pipelines
Impact of Kujia Exchange
The Exchange enables:
- Global mobility for Kenyan youth
- Access to senior global jobs for Kenyan professionals
- Strengthening Kenya’s global IT footprint
- Enhancing local–international educational collaboration
- Promoting Kenya as a tech and innovation destination
Proceeds support:
- Global digital skills access
- Digitally enabled jobs
- Digital entrepreneurship development in all counties
Conclusion
Kujia Exchange 2026 is a transformational global–local program designed to elevate Kenya’s digital workforce, connect international institutions with top African talent, and promote Kenya as a global IT hub.
