Creative Media Training for Somali Students in Kenya – Learn, Create & Lead with Delight
As media and digital storytelling grow across Africa, Somali students are turning to Kenya—especially institutions like Delight Technical College in Nairobi—for creative media training that’s practical, career-focused, and regionally recognized.
Here’s how Delight is empowering Somali students to become confident, skilled content creators, designers, and media professionals ready to make an impact in their communities and beyond.
🎬 Why Media Training Matters for Somali Youth
Somalia’s young generation is full of potential, but access to structured, hands-on media education remains limited. By training in Kenya, Somali students gain:
- 📸 Professional skills in video production, editing, photography, and digital art
- 🧠 Media literacy to tell authentic Somali stories
- 💼 Job-readiness for roles in marketing, TV, social media, and freelance work
- 🗣️ A platform to amplify voices and challenge stereotypes through creativity
🎓 What Creative Media Courses Are Offered at Delight?
Delight Technical College offers flexible, affordable programs in:
🔹 Digital Media & Content Creation
- Video editing (Premiere Pro, CapCut, Final Cut)
- YouTube and TikTok strategies
- Scriptwriting and storytelling
🔹 Graphic Design & Branding
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva
- Social media content design
- Personal branding for creatives
🔹 Photography & Visual Communication
- Camera skills, lighting, and editing
- Portrait, event, and product photography
- Mobile photography for social impact
🔹 Digital Marketing & Online Business
- Social media management
- SEO, branding, and monetization
- Building an online portfolio or channel
🤝 Why Somali Students Feel at Home at Delight
- 🌙 Muslim-friendly environment (modest dress, prayer spaces, halal food nearby)
- 🇸🇴 Somali student community with alumni from Mogadishu, Garowe, Hargeisa, and Nairobi’s Eastleigh
- 🌍 Language support in English, Swahili, and Somali for easier learning
- 🎤 Emphasis on East African culture and identity in student projects
💡 Opportunities After Graduation
Students can pursue:
- Freelance content creation or photography
- Jobs with media houses, NGOs, or local brands
- Start a YouTube channel or digital agency
- Teach or train others back home in Somalia
“Delight taught me how to tell stories through video. Now I help NGOs document refugee stories in Puntland.”
– Abdi, Somali graduate of the Digital Media program
✈️ How to Get Started from Somalia
- Apply online at delight.ac.ke
- Submit passport copy, academic records, and photos
- Receive your admission letter and apply for a Kenyan student pass
- Travel by flight (Mogadishu → Nairobi) or bus (through Garissa)
- Settle in with affordable student housing in Nairobi CBD or Eastleigh
🎥 Create. Inspire. Represent.
For Somali youth with a passion for creativity, storytelling, or digital media, Delight is more than a college—it’s a launchpad. Whether you’re planning to work in Kenya, return to Somalia, or go global, you’ll graduate with skills, confidence, and a story to tell.
