KITSI DESMOND
Executive Director
Genius IT Brainery is not just a business to me; it is a living vision, a mission born out of conviction, passion, and purpose. While sustainability is essential for lasting impact, the heart of this initiative has always been one thing: to empower lives through knowledge, innovation, and opportunity.
I started Genius IT Brainery after identifying a growing challenge: youth unemployment and the under-skilling of professionals across Africa. I saw brilliant young people with dreams, potential, and ambition, yet limited pathways to turn those dreams into reality. I knew this problem needed an innovative and trusted solution, one that would transform lives, not just train them.
Genius IT Brainery, therefore, is not merely an IT school. It is a movement, a transformative response to one of Africa’s most pressing challenges. Every program, course, and initiative reflects a single truth: transformation is possible when education becomes practical, purpose-driven, and people-centred.
The numerous testimonials from our learners and graduates are living proofs of a vision that was birthed through pain, refined by purpose, and sustained by passion. They represent hope, the kind of hope that turns skill into livelihood and dreams into reality.
THE THREE PILLARS OF MY VISION
We believe that every learner must first lead themselves before leading others. Our leadership framework emphasises self-awareness, focus, discipline, visioning, and direction — helping learners dream big, set goals, and take ownership of their personal and professional growth.
Through mentorship and reflective learning, we nurture character, confidence, and clarity — because leadership is the foundation of all transformation.
We teach that entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business; it is about creating value.
Our learners are empowered to identify problems, design solutions, and build ventures that are both profitable and impactful.
We blend creativity with market readiness — equipping students to become employers of labour, innovators of systems, and changemakers in their communities.
Technology is the language of the future, and at Genius IT Brainery, it is our tool for transformation.
We use technology to unlock creativity, promote innovation, and bring ideas to life.
Through practical, hands-on training, we guide learners to not only use technology but to build with it, designing systems, software, and solutions that solve real-world challenges.
BUILDING A STRONG, INNOVATIVE BASE
These three pillars, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Technology, work together as the strong base upon which Genius IT Brainery stands.
They shape how we teach, how we engage, and how we innovate. Our approach is experiential, learner-centred, and future-focused, ensuring that every participant not only gains skills but also develops the mindset to apply them with creativity and confidence.
A Vision Beyond Borders
True visions don’t respect age, background, or nationality; they are measured by impact, outcomes, and legacy.
Genius IT Brainery is my contribution to building a generation of Africans who will not just learn about what the world has achieved, but who will design the world as it should become.
To every young person daring to dream, to every educator lighting the path, and to every partner investing in purpose — this journey is ours.
Together, we are shaping a future where Africa’s potential shines, and its people create the innovations that define tomorrow.