Real Stories, Real Impact
See how technology education is transforming lives across Kenya, one person and one community at a time.
By the Numbers
The measurable impact of your donations
Success Stories
Meet some of the amazing individuals whose lives have been transformed through our programs
From Street Vendor to Web Developer
Grace Wanjiku, 22 • Kibera, Nairobi
Grace was selling vegetables on the streets of Kibera when she heard about our tech education program. Despite having no prior computer experience, she enrolled in our 6-month web development bootcamp. Today, she works as a freelance web developer, earning 10x more than her previous income and supporting her family of 5.
Key Achievements:
- ✓Completed Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp
- ✓Built 12+ websites for local businesses
- ✓Increased monthly income by 1000%
- ✓Now mentors other women in tech
Transformation:
Before: Monthly Income: KSh 8,000
After: Monthly Income: KSh 80,000+
Bringing Solar Solutions to Rural Communities
David Kiprotich, 19 • Turkana County
David grew up in a village without electricity. Through our mobile tech lab program, he learned about renewable energy and electronics. He now designs and installs solar systems for rural communities, bringing light and power to over 500 households across Turkana County.
Key Achievements:
- ✓Trained in Solar Technology & Installation
- ✓Founded "Rural Power Solutions"
- ✓Installed solar systems in 500+ homes
- ✓Created jobs for 15 local technicians
Transformation:
Before: Village had 0% electricity access
After: Now 85% of homes have solar power
Revolutionizing Local Agriculture with Tech
Mercy Akinyi, 25 • Kisumu
A smallholder farmer, Mercy struggled with crop failures and low yields. Our agricultural technology program taught her about precision farming, weather data analysis, and mobile apps for market access. She now helps 200+ farmers in her community increase their yields by 60%.
Key Achievements:
- ✓Increased personal farm yield by 200%
- ✓Founded farmers' digital cooperative
- ✓Trained 200+ farmers in AgriTech
- ✓Developed local crop monitoring app
Transformation:
Before: Average yield: 2 bags per acre
After: Average yield: 6 bags per acre
Building the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
James Mwangi, 28 • Machakos
James was a motorcycle taxi driver when he joined our coding bootcamp. His determination and natural aptitude for programming led him to become one of our top graduates. He now runs a software development company and has trained over 100 young developers.
Key Achievements:
- ✓Founded "Code Academy Machakos"
- ✓Trained 100+ junior developers
- ✓Built mobile apps used by 50K+ users
- ✓Generated over KSh 10M in local tech revenue
Transformation:
Before: Daily income: KSh 1,500
After: Monthly revenue: KSh 500,000+
Your Donation Creates Stories Like These
Every donation, no matter the size, has the power to transform a life. Join us in creating more success stories across Kenya.