Rite of Passage Village Community Teaching Students Kaggwa with Family

From Forest to Future: How a Rite of Passage Sparked a Tech Mission

"At 14, I led my Kikuyu rite of passage — two weeks of physical and mental discipline in the forest. That experience shaped my view of leadership as service."

When I returned to my family’s village and saw students struggling without access to tech, I knew I had to act. That’s when Tech4Village was born. What started with a few devices from friends has now grown into a regional network connecting underserved youth to opportunity.

Our Mission & Projects

A youth‑led initiative providing recycled laptops, routers, and smartphones to underserved youth in rural Kenya.

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Recycled Devices

Giving laptops, smartphones, and tablets a second life by refurbishing and distributing them to students who need them most.

  • Professional device refurbishment
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Pre‑loaded educational software
  • Basic maintenance training
247 devices refurbished and distributed
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Internet Access

Establishing Wi‑Fi hotspots and internet connectivity solutions to bring the digital world to remote schools and communities.

  • Solar‑powered Wi‑Fi hotspots
  • Satellite internet connections
  • Network maintenance support
  • Digital literacy training
18 schools connected to the internet
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Mentorship

Providing one‑on‑one guidance, coding workshops, and career counseling to empower the next generation of African tech leaders.

  • Weekly coding workshops
  • Career guidance sessions
  • Scholarship application support
  • Peer‑to‑peer learning groups
150 students actively mentored

Voices of Impact

“Before Tech4Village, we had no computer classes. Now students can research, code, and dream bigger.”

— Teacher, Kabete Primary School

“Kaggwa gave us more than laptops — he gave us hope.”

— Youth Leader, Nyeri Parish Center

“Working on the World Bank school design project made me believe engineering can create real change.”

— Kaggwa Karenge

How You Can Help

Join us in bridging the digital divide.

✅ Tech4Village is a registered youth initiative. All donations go directly to logistics, refurbishing, and delivery.