Computer Aid has established SolarHub at Alhuda Muslim Primary School, providing free 9-month boot camp training in coding and programming for all ages.
Martin Kuria, an ICT trainer with Computer Aid, highlights their partnership with schools, technology donation to remote areas, local community training, and their use of SolarHub for sustainability.
“Computer aid involves donating technology to local communities and training local leaders. High schools donate technology and manage computer labs. Kajiado has a sustainable SolarHub with laptops and desktops for trainees,” revealed Martin.
Martin stated that the Kajiado boot camp, which started with three trainees, is expanding, with the trainer having the freedom to choose and schedule classes. “The hub has received 9 trainees, including high school students and university graduates, and is open to anyone, with the trainer determining the training schedule,” added Martin.
Apart from the boot camp, the trainees are planning to play a part in environmental conservation where they have formed groups that will visit various schools in Kajiado, offer computer training, and plant trees. “Trainees are using a hub for innovation and have established a club to target four schools for coding training and tree planting. Clubs will also care for the trees,” said Martin.
Reuben Nkukuu, a computer programming and coding student at Maseno University, believes he can positively impact the community by educating them about technology. “After three years of learning, we realized the importance of disseminating computer essentials to everyone, addressing technology’s emerging issues, and enhancing daily activities in society,” pointed Nkukuu.
Nkukuu reported positive feedback from trainees at the Kajiado boot camp, expecting more as they progress and predicting self-improvement through the hub. “At the end of the boot camp I would be happy to see trainees able to pick up their web development career journeys and be able to disseminate the knowledge to others courtesy of SolarHub”, added Nkukuu.
By Seline Nyangere
