EDUCATE.INNOVATE.TRANSFORM.
Quality education is the single greatest pathway to awesome futures. We offer top notch alternative higher education to those who need it.
300K+
Youth Impacted
50%
Girls Trained
8+
Countries Globally
Our Partners
Our ecosystem
Four ways we turn
skills into futures
A full circle of opportunity — from first line of code to first paycheck
and beyond.
25+ Years of Transforming Lives
Impact at a glance
Two and a half decades of empowering underserved youth with digital skills, economic opportunity, and lifelong confidence.
Youth Impacted
Young people reached with digital education & opportunities
Our Programmes
What We Do
Six programmes working together to educate, empower and elevate Kenya's youth.
Innovation and Technology
Hands on training in software, design and emerging tech, where students prototype real products, explore new tools and turn bold ideas into working solutions.
Learn MoreGlobal Technical and Cultural Exchange
A global technical and cultural exchange connecting our students with peers, mentors and partners worldwide, broadening horizons through shared learning across borders.
Learn MoreImpact and Opportunities Program
Connecting graduates to jobs, internships, mentorship and funding, the bridge that converts NairoBits training into lasting livelihoods and life-changing opportunity.
Learn MoreAcuity and Advocacy
Equipping young people to research, speak up and shape policy on the issues that affect them, building sharp thinkers and confident advocates for change.
Learn MoreConsulting for Good
A youth-led consultancy delivering real digital projects for mission-driven clients, turning classroom skills into paid, portfolio-building work for impact.
Learn MoreStudents Voices
What Our Bits Say
"AI is more than just technology it’s a powerful tool for development and change. As girls and women in ICT, we have the opportunity to shape solutions that address real challenges in our communities. Let’s embrace AI, innovate boldly, and lead the way in building an inclusive and sustainable digital future."
Mary Muia
Digital Solutions Advocate
Class of 2024
"Believe in yourself and surround yourself with people who believe in you and see the greatness in you. Take initiative; opportunities come to those with audacity. Give it your best and stay disciplined."
Samuel Matuti
Trainer, NairoBits Trust
Class of 2021
"AI is not just a technology, it is an opportunity for African girls to shape systems that have historically shaped us. When we bring our lived experience, our creativity, and our technical skills to the table, we don’t just participate in the digital future. We define it."
Julie Kioli
Product Manager, Interswitch East Africa
Class of 2011
"Believe in yourself, ask questions, and keep practicing. The journey may not always be easy, but the skills and opportunities you gain can truly change your life."
Dafala Dafala
Graphic design, Digital Literacy Program graduate
Class of 2026
"I am proud of how far I have come, and I want to inspire more women to join me, to break barriers and claim their rightful position in the tech industry."
Maltilda Bosibori
Advocate for women in technology
Class of 2020
"They will laugh at your dreams until you start getting paid."
Francine Odoi
Graphic Designer
Class of 2016
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TCSP and ICSP Graduation — Breaking Barriers Through Empowering Lives
Students from the Transformative and Innovative Community Skills Programmes graduated, closing one chapter and opening another for every graduate who walked across the stage.
