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General

The AES 2026 Awards is organised by the African Employability Summit (AES) to recognize visionaries, forward-thinking employers, TVET institutions, tech innovators, development partners, and youth leaders building practical pathways into the modern workforce across Africa.

The award aligns with AES's mission: honoring inclusive initiatives that make hidden talent visible, and benchmarking excellence in human capital development across Africa.

The awarding will take place at the AES 2026 Awards Gala on Oct 2, 2026 at Nairobi.

The 2026 edition features 15 shortlisted nominees across 4 award categories, decided through public online voting.
Voting

Visit our Nominees page, find the nominee you want to support, and click "Vote". Choose a vote bundle (starting from KES 10 for 1 vote), pay via M-Pesa, and your votes are credited instantly. You can vote as many times as you like for one or multiple nominees.

Public voting runs from 2–16 July 2026. Winners are announced at the AES 2026 Awards Gala.

Vote bundles start from just KES 10 for 1 vote. You can also get 10 votes for KES 100, 50 votes for KES 500, or 100 votes for KES 1,000. Payments are made securely via M-Pesa.
Technical & Support

If you encounter any technical issues while voting, please try refreshing your page or clearing your cache. For persistent issues, contact our technical team through the contact page.

Yes. We use industry-standard encryption and professional payment gateways to ensure all voting transactions are safe and secure.

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