Computer Centre

Digital Skills for Kibera

In a world shaped by technology, digital literacy is not a luxury — it is a necessity. ETCO's Computer Centre in Kibera bridges the digital divide by providing computer education to children and adults in the community, equipping them with skills that open doors to employment, learning, and global connection.

How It Started

The Computer Centre grew from a simple observation: children waiting for Saturday meals had time and curiosity that could be channelled into learning. We piloted computer classes for children in Grade 6 and above during our feeding programme, using the wait for food as focused time for digital basics. The response was overwhelming.

With generous support from Willow Oak Advisory, who donated computers, and our dedicated team who built desks and furnishings, the ETCO Computer Centre became a permanent facility at our Kibera office in Nyayo Highrise. It serves as both a learning hub and a step toward financial sustainability for the organisation.

What We Offer

• Free, structured computer lessons for children, organised by age and class level
• Affordable courses for adults, with fees that help cover administrative costs
• Internet access services for the wider community
• A stepping stone into further IT education and employment

Learning Beyond the Screen

Our commitment to technology education goes beyond the classroom. In October 2025, ETCO joined the Lab-Not-Lab E-Waste Tour organised by EWIK, visiting sites in Ngara, Dandora, and WEEE Utawala to learn the full e-waste value chain — from collection and sorting to recycling and responsible disposal. This experience is shaping how we think about technology sustainably.

The Computer Centre is more than a room full of screens. It is a place where a child from Kibera can sit down, learn something new, and begin to imagine a future shaped by their own skills rather than their circumstances.