Inside the Tunga Academy

Explore the stories, insights, and experiences shaping the next generation of African tech talent. From soft skills to community highlights, this is where growth begins. Every article is a glimpse into the heart of what makes the Tunga Academy experience unique.

AUSTRIA IGNITES EAST AFRICA’S TECH REVOLUTION: 200 KENYAN & UGANDAN DEVELOPERS TO LAUNCH 10+ STARTUPS AND 40+ PAID JOBS – FREE PROGRAM OPENS NOW

International Partnerships Austria  has unleashed a game-changing, fully funded initiative that will catapult 200 ambitious Kenyan and Ugandan tech professionals into the heart of Africa’s startup ecosystem. Te...

Beyond the Screen: Why Face-to-Face Interaction Still Matters in the Age of Remote Work

Open Slack. Join a Zoom call. Share a Google Doc. Repeat. For many professionals across Africa, this is what work looks like today. Remote work has opened doors—breaking down location barriers, connecting talent in ...

From Classroom to Career: What It Really Takes to Land Your First Tech Job

You’ve finished your coding course. Your GitHub has a few projects. You’ve got a certificate with your name on it. Now comes the hardest part: landing your first tech job. Across Africa, thousands of young develop...

Beyond Code: Why the Future of Tech Talent in Africa Needs More Than Just Developers

Walk into any co-working space in Nairobi or Kampala today and you’ll see it: laptops open, code on the screen, WhatsApp messages buzzing about side projects and startups. Tech is no longer the future—it’s the p...

Why Africa Has Tech Jobs—But Not Enough People to Fill Them

You scroll endless job boards: developer roles, AI projects, remote gigs—all promising. But as fast as opportunities appear, they go unfilled. Here’s why. Tech Demand vs. Filled Positions Why You’re Not Gett...

The Moment You Realise Hard Work Isn’t Enough

Picture this: you’ve worked late nights, fixed the broken code, closed the tough sale, carried the weight no one else wanted. Then — promotion day comes. And it’s not you. It stings. Because you know you deliver...

Why Soft Skills Decide Your Career Growth (and How to Build Them Fast)

I can still picture that meeting.The stakes were high — a major client deal was hanging in the balance.Everyone had an opinion, voices were getting louder, and the conversation was going in circles. I had a solution...

How Do You Build Confidence, Communication, and Courage?

A note from Tunga Academy on the soft skills we’re never taught — and why we built a space to grow them. It started with a question: “What are you building?” A friend asked me this one quiet Sunday afterno...