Our Students

Khalid grew up in a household full of curiosity, debate, and encouragement. He dreams of becoming a software engineer. However, limited access to a laptop and internet has made it difficult for him to fully dive into his coursework or seize remote work opportunities. With a laptop, Khalid could collaborate with peers, contribute to open-source projects, and build a professional portfolio.

John Eliud has always been passionate about technology and dreamed of becoming a software engineer. However, his journey wasn’t easy—he lacked mentors and struggled to find the right resources to grow. Things changed when he joined Zone01 Kisumu, a training program that gave him hands-on skills and a supportive tech community. Without a laptop and internet, it was hard for him to practice coding and explore his tech stack.

Amos is a passionate motion graphics designer who dreams of seeing his work broadcast on television. He grew up in a tough neighborhood with limited positive influences, but he stays focused thanks to the support of good friends & mentors. Inspired by YouTube creators, Amos works hard to improve his skills and hopes to one day create world-class designs. A laptop would help him work faster, access high-quality tutorials and take his craft to the next level.

Favour grew up in an area with limited resources—where education was costly, schools were privately owned, and access to libraries or cafés for research was scarce. Despite this, she’s a vibrant person with a strong circle of friends, a talented netball player, poet, and a school leader. She dreams of becoming an innovative entrepreneur and traveling the world. A laptop and internet access would help her stay updated, complete her coursework more efficiently, and explore new tools to grow her knowledge and creativity—especially in design and research.

With strong support from his family, Ssekide developed a passion for design and technology. One of his proudest moments was creating a digital portfolio for his coursework, which gave him the confidence to pursue graphic design more seriously. Without a laptop, practicing and learning was difficult—but now, with one, he can build his skills, complete projects, and work toward a career that supports both his growth and his community.

Benjamin discovered his passion for web development as a teenager, often borrowing shared devices or using public spaces to teach himself how to code. Growing up in a small town, he built his first website for a school project and later created a portfolio for a local artist. Now, with his own laptop, he can dive deeper into projects, learn consistently, and work toward his dream of becoming a software engineer.

Jovan Steven, a web design enthusiast from the slums, is driven by the thrill of creating something new and the hope that tomorrow brings. He has already worked on projects like rabbitseed.org and dreams of becoming a top web developer. Practicing and improving every day is his goal. With his new laptop, he can now code more, connect with other developers, and access job opportunities more easily.

Malika grew up in a family of nine children, where traditional beliefs often limited girls’ futures—but she became the only one to reach university. Driven by a desire to break societal expectations, she dreams of working in cybersecurity and digital forensics, creating tools that support vulnerable communities, especially girls trapped in cycles of poverty. Receiving a laptop has opened the door to flexible learning and hands-on programming, helping her turn bold ideas into real solutions.

Passionate about technology, Hanna is now pursuing her dream of becoming a full-stack developer and even built a voting system website in her final year of college. Yet despite her drive and talent, the lack of a laptop and reliable internet made it nearly impossible to complete projects or conduct meaningful research. Now, with a laptop in hand, Hannah can finally code, build solutions, and chase her goal of making a real impact through technology.

Marilyne studied multidisciplinary design at Nairobits Trust but lacked a computer to put her skills into practice after completing the course. She is passionate about analyzing and learning from large datasets of visual content, including logos, advertisements, and historical art, to understand design trends and visual communication. Receiving a laptop has enabled her to connect with other designers on platforms like Behance and Dribble. With this access, Marilyne is better equipped to grow as a designer and continue her creative journey.

Martin, raised in Eldoret, moved to Nairobi to seek better opportunities but faced many challenges when his businesses didn't succeed. With the support of friends, he joined Nairobits and began pursuing his dream of becoming a full-stack developer. Thanks to the laptop and internet access, Martin is now better equipped to stay updated and work as a freelancer, bringing him closer to his goals.

Allan is a student at Nairobits Trust, studying graphic design and working part-time as a street photographer. Receiving his own laptop has boosted his productivity, allowing him to complete tasks on time and enhance his photography services through editing software. With a passion for creativity, Allan has built his own graphics brand and aims to create memorable designs and photographs. He is driven by the work of other designers and photographers, aspiring to become a leading creative in his community.

Marta enjoys website design and felt proud when she built a website for a charity organization as part of a project, which impressed her trainer as well. She also loves singing and finds joy in visiting medical facilities to perform for patients, believing it makes them feel calm and better. With a laptop, she now has the time to practice and improve her web design skills, using it mostly for research and to enhance her abilities.

Joyice has a deep passion for animation, especially using programs like Adobe After Effects. Her mother is her biggest motivation, having raised her with strength and determination despite facing challenges alone. Joice aspires to become one of the top female animators in the world and values her family above everything else. Having a laptop will help her research and practice what she learns, allowing her to meet deadlines for clients and advance her skills in animation.

Mary Patricia, a 21-year-old ethnically Iteso, grew up in a family of five with a single mother. Her passion for editing videos shines through in her work, especially in a school project about the journey of a worshiper that she is particularly proud of. Inspired by various filmmakers, Mary Patricia remains determined to succeed because of her love for film editing. In the future, she hopes to start her own agency. Having a computer will allow her to practice more, helping her perfect her skills in film editing.

Cathy lives in a friendly slum area in Uganda. She found her love for logo design in school and that has become a fun hobby. Cathy is proud of her work and dreams of becoming a great graphic designer one day. Having her own computer makes it easier for her to create, especially since there aren’t enough computers at school. She is determined to improve her skills and make her family proud with her designs.

Samuel, the youngest in a family of seven, is proud of his documentary project about young people in his community, which he created during his filming and photography course. He loves watching behind-the-scenes footage of famous movies and is motivated by professional film editors he sees on social media. His dream is to become a great film editor and create movies that “change people’s life”. With a laptop, Samuel can design and share his creative work, giving him the chance to work with others around the world.

Brasio, who grew up in a village of Uganda with limited utilities, discovered his passion for creative design through school projects like poster and magazine designing, which soon became his favorite  hobbies. He dreams of becoming a creative director and starting his own agency. Receiving a laptop has made his work easier, allowing him to connect with the creative world and
make his designs more efficiently. He is excited to keep working toward his goals, fueled by his interests in both design and travel.

Badru, who grew up in Mutundwe in a quiet environment, enjoyed working on a logo design project for a Western company at school. Motivated by his graphics design teacher and his challenging home background, Badru dreams of working for some of the biggest companies in the world. With strong values centered around his parents, he is determined to turn his passion for design and technology into a successful career.

Victoria is an aspiring filmmaker from Uganda. Despite challenges, she sees a bright future ahead through her education at Era2Elevate, where she discovered her passion for storytelling and creating meaningful communication through film. Receiving a laptop will allow her to enhance her video editing skills and pursue her hobby anytime, without being limited to class hours. Victoria plans to use the laptop for research in filmmaking and marketing herself, turning her script writing skills into reality through film.

Faith, who grew up in a family of five, developed a passion for graphic design despite facing a challenging environment. Poster design projects are her favorite class activity, and she draws inspiration from designers like Kasozi Cliff on social media. With a strong interest in cars and a drive to create original designs, Faith's goal is to become a skilled graphic designer who can bring ideas to life from scratch. Receiving a computer will help her complete projects on time and further develop her creativity, turning her design ideas into reality.

Mariam from Ambrolauri, Racha, Georgia, is aspiring to be a designer! At school, she studies English, Georgian, and history with great interest. However, she finds physics, mathematics, and Russian challenging, which makes her less enthusiastic about those subjects. With her new computer, Mariam plans to actively search for educational resources and engage in various projects.

Mariam is from Tkibuli, Imereti, Georgia. She has not yet chosen her future profession. She hopes that with the new computer, she will explore many different possibilities and discover her passion. Her favorite subject at school is Georgian language, but she does not enjoy biology. She plans to watch Khan Academy videos to improve her understanding of biology. In her spare time, she helps her family with household chores.

Grace from Kenya attends a Multidisciplinary Design course at Nairobits. She is fascinated by and admires people who use it to make a difference. She dreams of becoming a graphic designer. Family, love, and health are most important to her. With a laptop and internet access, Grace could work on projects, learn new skills online, and take freelance jobs. This would help her improve life for her family and community, making her dreams come true.