Learn Data Science
& Analysis from scratch.
Built in Africa, for Africa — and completely free.
An intensive, structured 11-phase program taking you from curious beginner to capable Data Analyst or Data Scientist — with real labs, real feedback, and a real community of African learners.
Built for African analysts,
by people who care
DataNyota — "data star" in Swahili — is a high-intensity data science and analysis bootcamp designed to make world-class data education genuinely accessible across Africa. No tuition. No gatekeeping. Just a real curriculum taught by people who love this stuff.
We assume basic algebra and a curious mindset. Everything else, we teach together. Python experience helps but isn't required — we walk through what we need along the way.
- ✓ SQL databases, Pandas, modeling & clustering
- ✓ Real hands-on labs — not just slides
- ✓ Capstone project with industry sponsor feedback
- ✓ Verifiable certificate on completion
- ✓ All lectures recorded and posted online
Solid Foundations
SQL databases, basic statistics intuition, algebra — grounded before we analyze.
Data Wrangling & Analytics
Clean messy datasets, discover correlations, and build visual storytelling charts.
Applied Machine Learning
Build predictive algorithms: regression, classification, and trees from scratch.
Business Intelligence & BI
Create PowerBI reports, present capstones to industry partners, and earn credentials.
Real tools. Real datasets.
The exact stack used in industry — not toy examples, not pseudocode. You graduate knowing these cold.
Who's Behind DataNyota
DataNyota is a flagship digital product developed and backed by Calden Group Limited.
PhD in Computer Science (Makerere University, 2026). Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Calden Group Limited. Researcher in synthetic data generation, privacy-preserving ML, and financial fraud detection. Lecturer of Data Mining and Statistics at Makerere. Co-author of DeepFakesUG (Springer, 2024).
BSc Computer Science (Makerere). Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Calden Group Limited. Business Intelligence Analyst at SanlamAllianz Insurance. IBM-certified Data Scientist & AI Engineer. Specialist in dashboards, ML models, and transaction infrastructure. Co-author of DeepFakesUG (Springer, 2024).
Calden Group Limited
Parent Entity & R&D Innovation Hub
DataNyota is engineered and backed by Calden Group Limited — an African research and development entity building localized digital infrastructure, high-throughput transaction clearing systems, custom software platforms, and educational technologies across East Africa.
Things people usually ask
Basic algebra and a curious mindset is the minimum. Python experience helps but isn't required — we cover what we need along the way. Curious beginners are always welcome to apply.
Yes — 100% free for all accepted applicants. Our mission is to make world-class data education accessible across Africa, not lock it behind a price tag. We're supported by partners and sponsors who share that vision.
Students who finish the capstone project receive a blockchain-secured certificate verifying the skills they built. It's a real, verifiable credential — not a participation trophy.
All lectures are recorded and slides posted shortly after each live session. Life happens — missing one session shouldn't derail your whole journey.
The program is completely self-paced. While the full curriculum contains 11 structured phases, you can progress through the lectures, labs, and assignments at your own speed whenever it suits your schedule.
Sponsors & Partners
Organisations that believe Africa's next wave of data talent deserves real investment.
Partner logos coming soon.
Ready to start your
data
journey?
Learners across Africa are already building the skills that will shape tomorrow. The bootcamp is fully self-paced, and all recordings and labs are readily available. Start learning immediately.
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