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A Model for Change

Welcome to Kijiji Yeetu

We are a Community Network that promotes discussion, creates communities of practice, and utilizes digital transformation and innovation components to activate local villages' resources, expertise, and development in counties in Kenya.

Since our founding, we have held powerful conversations, impacting

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lives through diverse projects in digital literacy, community development, and sustainability.

Transforming Communities: The Journey of Kijiji Yeetu

In 2011, amidst the bustling environment of iHub at Bishop Magua Plaza on Ngong Road, a transformative idea was born. This idea, now known as Kijiji Yeetu, sought to address the stark realities facing youth in villages such as Ugunja, Kisii, Machakos, and Tana River, as well as in the informal settlements of Nairobi. These areas have seen young people left behind as employment opportunities grow increasingly scarce, leading to higher rates of addiction, crime, violence, early marriage, and prostitution. Furthermore, access to technology and the internet has become prohibitively expensive, limiting opportunities for growth and development.

Recognizing these challenges, Kijiji Yeetu initiated dialogue activities to engage youth in these target areas, fostering innovative ideas and community-driven solutions. This grassroots approach quickly gained support, with key partners such as Amani Kibera, Oasis Mathare, County Governance Watch, and Usalama Forum providing critical support during the pivotal year of 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

In February 2020, Kijiji Yeetu was formally registered as a non-profit organization with the Government Registrar of Societies.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Our Numbers for Enhancing Connectivity and Education

By collaborating with our ICT partners, Liquid Telecom and Google Taara, we continuously enhance internet access, thereby improving the availability of online resources and educational tools. Our strategy focuses on creating smart villages, connecting the unconnected, and bridging the digital divide in Ugunja.

Our areas of focus

Our Focal Areas

We empower change in rural communities in three main ways, that is, digital transformation and innovation, multi-stakeholder dialogue, and communities of practice.

Digital Tranformation

We leverage information and communication technologies (ICT) to create sustainable development solutions.

Multistakeholder Dialogue

We inspire conversations, experiences, stories, indigenous knowledge, and storytelling while celebrating local culture.

Communities of Practice

We train net wardens, smart village champions, and grassroots engineers to boost digital connectivity.
Boost your knowledge and skills

Digital Skills for Young People

We offer market-relevant digital skills for young people through our e-Learning portal to help solve unemployment among young people – especially in rural villages – such as Ugunja. Our portal is stacked with courses ranging from IT support to data analytics to cybersecurity to digital marketing and e-commerce. Our goal is to provide equal opportunities for young people to participate in Africa’s burgeoning digital economy.

Our Strategy

Our strategy is activating smart villages, connecting the unconnected, and bridging the digital divide in Ugunja.

What we offer

Let’s add green energy to life

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Solar Panel Installation

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Hybrid Back-up System

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30Kva Victron Solar Hybrid System

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Project Development

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Engineering, Procurement & Construction

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Operation & Maintenance

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Let's get in touch

Let's Start a Conversation

We are readily available to respond to your queries or discuss partnership opportunities. We are strong believers of the popular aphorism “if you want to go faster, go alone; if you want to go further, go together.”

Why Choose Us

10+ Years of Industry Experience.

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Green & Eco Tech

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Expert Team Development

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24/7 Support

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Empowering communities, One Hotspot at a Time

Weaving Last Mile Connectivity

We believe in a comprehensive and inclusive strategy for rural digital transformation aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our remote and underserved communities. Our approach ensures that our rural residents gain access to network infrastructure through connected devices, enabling them to utilize impactful and transformative SDG-related services.

Community Ownership

Ugunja people customize the network and its content to align with their values and cultural heritage.

Youth Employment

Empowering young people with market-relevant skills opens new channels for employment.

Access to Government Services

Empowering the people of Ugunja to access essential government digital services, improving the standard of life.

Social Inclusion

We foster social inclusion by enabling communication and interaction between the people of Ugunja and the broader world.

Let's build an inclusive and digitally empowered society

Our journey is one of resilience, innovation, and community empowerment. We invite donors and citizens to join us in this transformative mission. Your support can help us expand our reach, enhance our programs, and ultimately create a brighter future for the youth and communities we serve. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and build a more inclusive, digitally empowered society.

Our thoughts and latest news

Blog Posts and Articles

Testimonial

What People Say About Us

Hear what our partners, collaborators, and beneficiaries have to say about our work in their respective communities. As a community-centric organization we highly the feedback from our partners and beneficiaries. Below are samples of the feedback we have received;

This isn't just a story of connectivity; it's a revolution. The Digital rampage teaches students about internet safety and secure digital literacy. Teacher training equips us to leverage internet resources. The digital transformation in Ugunja is a testament to community spirit. It is a story that inspires our community to tell it among generations.

Mr Stephen Odhiambo Teacher

Our Partners and Collaborators

We embrace the aphorism “If you want to go faster, go alone; if you want to go further, go together.” As a result, we are always looking for institutions to collaborate with to deliver our agenda for the benefit of our communities. We collaborate with other institutions for grant funding opportunities, hosting multistakeholder dialogue events, and training on ICT, among others.