Moringa School is a Nairobi-based tech training academy offering programs in software engineering, data science, product design, cybersecurity, cloud, and data analytics.
The institution focuses on hands-on technology training and employability, with courses designed to equip learners with practical digital skills.
Moringa School was founded in 2014 by Audrey Patricia Cheng and Kenyan entrepreneur Frank Collins Tamre, who initially held equal 50 percent ownership stakes.
In 2016, Cheng acquired Tamre’s 50 percent stake in an amicable buyout, making her the school’s sole owner.
Cheng stepped down as CEO in March 2021 but continued serving on the school’s board and remained involved in its strategic direction.
While Cheng remains the owner and a board member, a professional management team and board handle day-to-day operations. Available information lists Nikki Germany as the school’s CEO in recent years.
Who is Audrey Patricia Cheng
Audrey Cheng is a Taiwanese American social entrepreneur and edtech founder best known for co-founding Moringa School, a Nairobi-based coding and digital-skills academy.
Cheng was raised in Maryland, United States, by first-generation Taiwanese immigrant parents.
She studied journalism and global health at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, where she developed an interest in entrepreneurship and social impact.
In 2014, at the age of 21, Cheng moved to Kenya and co-founded Moringa School with Kenyan entrepreneur Frank Collins Tamre.
The school was established to address the shortage of technology talent by providing intensive training in areas such as software development and data science.
Cheng served as the school’s CEO and co-founder from 2014 to 2021, before stepping down as CEO in March 2021 and continuing as a board member.
Cheng has received recognition for her work in education technology, women in technology, and youth skills development.
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Her listed distinctions include Forbes 30 Under 30 in Social Entrepreneurs, recognition among the World Economic Forum’s top female innovators in Africa, and being a Cartier Women’s Initiative finalist.
Moringa School Location
Moringa School’s main campus is located at Ngong Lane Plaza, 1st Floor, Ngong Lane, off Ngong Road, Nairobi.
The institution’s listed postal address is P.O. Box 28860–00100, Nairobi.
The campus is situated along Ngong Lane, within the wider Westlands–Dagoretti area, and is commonly identified as Ngong Lane Plaza.
Some Moringa School course materials also list a second office or training venue at Victoria Plaza, 5th Floor, Westlands, Nairobi, for selected programs or corporate activities.
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Programs Offered
Moringa School is a technology training academy offering job-oriented programs in software engineering, data science, product design, cybersecurity, cloud, and data analytics.
The institution was established as a coding and digital-skills training center, with programs designed around practical technology skills and employability.
Its training programs include software engineering, data science, UI/UX product design, cybersecurity, cloud and DevOps, and data analytics and business intelligence.
The school’s main campus is located at Ngong Lane Plaza, 1st Floor, Ngong Lane, off Ngong Road, Nairobi.
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