Mokiri Nsele, Co-Founder and Board Chair of Africa Young Techies

A Message from Our Co-Founder & Board Chair

Why Africa Young Techies (AYT)?

Africa's young people possess extraordinary talent, ambition, and entrepreneurial potential. Yet too many remain disconnected from the digital skills, institutional support, and opportunities needed to participate fully in the global technology economy.

My connection to this mission is both personal and professional. With deep roots in Africa and more than 25 years of experience spanning financial services, risk management, governance, and regulatory frameworks, I have seen how strong institutions and access to opportunity can transform economies and lives. My executive education at the Yale School of Management further strengthened my perspective on leadership, global business, and public policy.

AYT was created to help turn that perspective into action—expanding digital literacy, developing technology talent, strengthening pathways to opportunity, and building partnerships that can support sustainable, locally driven growth.

“Building a thriving technology ecosystem requires more than technical training. It requires opportunity, strong institutions, committed partners, and a generation of young people equipped to shape Africa's digital future. At AYT, we are working to help build that foundation—but we cannot do it alone.”— Mokiri Nsele, Co-Founder & Board Chair, AYT

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Our Board Leadership

Carol Nyarotso

Carol Nyarotso

Board Executive, AYT

Carol Nyarotso brings more than 15 years of international development experience spanning program strategy, partnership management, and multi-country initiatives across the Global South. Her work has included programs supported by USAID, CDC/PEPFAR, PMI, and philanthropic partners, with experience across organizations including Episcopal Relief & Development, Population Services International, Palladium, the University of Maryland, and Amref.

At AYT, Carol brings a development-practitioner perspective that strengthens program design, partnership development, implementation discipline, and the organization's ability to translate its mission into measurable impact.

“Sustainable development requires more than good ideas. It requires strong partnerships, disciplined execution, and solutions grounded in the communities we seek to serve. At AYT, we bring those elements together to create lasting opportunity for Africa's young people.”— Carol Nyarotso
Lauren Bijou

Lauren Bijou

Board Member, AYT

Lauren Bijou brings a scientific perspective and the voice of an emerging generation to AYT's Board. A Boston University alumna with a background in biochemistry, she contributes analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a strong commitment to expanding opportunity for underserved young people.

At AYT, Lauren helps keep the organization's mission connected to the generation it seeks to empower—championing digital literacy, STEM exposure, mentorship, and pathways that enable young Africans to participate in an increasingly technology-driven world.

“Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. By connecting young people with technology, knowledge, mentorship, and networks, we can help turn their potential into opportunities that shape Africa's future.”— Lauren Bijou, Board Member
Zabde Ayienga

Zabde Ayienga

Board Member, AYT

Zabde Ayienga is an experienced educator whose career has been dedicated to expanding access to learning and strengthening communities. Based in Canada, he previously served with the York District School Board and founded Village in Motion, drawing on his educational experience to support community libraries and help bridge knowledge gaps in Western Kenya.

At AYT, Zabde brings an educator's perspective to the organization's mission, helping ensure that technology and digital-skills initiatives remain grounded in accessible learning, community engagement, and the practical needs of young people.

“Education opens doors that circumstance can leave closed. By combining accessible learning, technology, and community engagement, we can give more young people the tools to build brighter futures for themselves and their communities.”— Zabde Ayienga, Board Member
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