In today’s world, being literate means more than just reading and writing. It also means being able to navigate the digital world confidently. This year’s World Computer Literacy Day, celebrated on December 2nd under the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era,” highlights the importance of ensuring that all learners including those in remote, underserved communities have access to digital skills that open doors to education, jobs, and opportunity.
For many children in rural Kenya, however, computer literacy has long felt out of reach. Computers, the internet, coding, and digital creativity were things they only heard about or saw on television. That reality is changing, thanks to Moja Tu.
Through our Computer Literacy Program, Moja Tu has set up seven fully operational computer labs at Salama, Raya, Muruai, Murengeti, Mirera, Lekuruki, and Kapkures Primary Schools. These labs are equipped with refurbished laptops, solar power, and trained digital instructors to ensure that learning is both accessible and sustainable, even in off-grid areas. Today, 4,000 students are learning practical digital skills every week; skills that many had never imagined themselves using.
Students are learning to operate computers, type confidently, create documents and spreadsheets, design posters, build websites using HTML and CSS, and even experiment with simple coding and 3D modeling. So far, 100% of participating students understand computer basics, while 157 have successfully completed touch-typing programs. Teachers report that students are now more engaged, creative, and confident, with improved communication skills and stronger school attendance.
What makes these labs truly impactful is not just the new skills being learned, but the shift in mindset. Children now see themselves as capable of participating in and contributing to the digital world. They are beginning to dream of careers in technology, engineering, digital marketing, and design. These are careers they never knew existed before.
One girl in Mirera proudly shared a website she designed about her village. In Lekuruki, a student created a 3D model of a chess set, rotating it on screen as his classmates watched in awe. At Raya, a group of students animated a short story in both Swahili and English, combining creativity and digital skills. These are powerful examples of how access to technology transforms not just how children learn, but how they think.
For these students, computer literacy is a pathway to opportunity. It improves academic performance, builds confidence, enhances digital communication skills, and prepares them for a future where technology plays a central role in education, work, and everyday life.
While the impact is clear and growing, there are still many more schools waiting for their first computer lab. Thousands of children are eager to learn, but they lack the tools, electricity, or trained educators to begin their digital journey. With your support, we can change that.
Your contribution can help fund refurbished laptops, provide solar power, train teachers, and expand this program to more rural schools. Even a small gift plays a big role in ensuring that Kenya’s rural children are not left behind in the digital era.
To support this life-changing work, visit or contact us at info@mojatu.org to learn how you or your organization can partner with us.
About the computer program: Moja Tu partnered with Techlit Africa in 2023 to establish computer labs in underserved rural primary schools. We’re not just providing access to technology; we’re unlocking doors to endless possibilities for the students of these communities.