Kabakoo, named “astonishment” in Bambara, is a Malian education startup that promotes innovation through its mobile application. Founded in 2019 by Yanick Kemayou and Michèle Traoré, Kabakoo Academies aims to equip young people with skills to address their communities’ unique challenges. The Bamako-based company provides online training in various fields and operates physical campuses across several African cities.
The Android-exclusive app has been downloaded over 100,000 times. Users can create accounts and access training programs designed to foster collaboration among young people, local communities, and global open-minded individuals. Kabakoo’s approach combines cutting-edge technologies with indigenous knowledge, focusing on project-based learning and digital fabrication skills.
Kabakoo’s innovative methods have garnered recognition from the African Union, UNESCO, and the World Economic Forum, highlighting its impact on the global education landscape. The startup aims to help young Africans create businesses, secure jobs, and overcome gender inequalities through a learner-centered curriculum.