Mogo, East Africa’s leading vehicle and smartphone financier, has donated laptops, desktops, monitors, keyboards, printers and other learning equipment to TechFix Training Institute to strengthen digital and technical skills training for young people, including persons living with disabilities.
The devices will support hands-on instruction in chip-level computer and mobile phone repair, digital services and technical support — practical skills designed to lead directly to employment or self-employment. The initiative aligns with Mogo’s broader commitment to financial inclusion by supporting pathways to income generation and economic participation.
TechFix Training Institute focuses on market-driven vocational training, where access to modern equipment is essential for practical learning and certification. In technical fields, students must work with real devices to build competence and confidence.
“As a growing organisation, we recognise that business success should go hand in hand with supporting the communities where we operate. Access to the right tools and training can make a real difference in helping young people build sustainable livelihoods,” said Rebecca Ngigi, Public Relations Manager at Mogo.
She added that inclusive training is particularly transformative for young people living with disabilities, noting that private sector support can significantly widen economic participation through access to appropriate learning equipment.
Youth unemployment remains a pressing challenge in Kenya, especially among those without formal academic qualifications. Technical and digital skills are increasingly viewed as practical entry points into the job market, offering opportunities in device repair services, freelance digital work and small business development.
“At TechFix Training Institute, our mission is to ensure that young people, including those living with disabilities, gain practical skills that translate into real economic opportunity. Access to modern devices is not a luxury in digital training — it is a necessity,” said Andy Shilton, Operations Lead at the institute. “This support from Mogo allows us to expand hands-on learning and equip more students with the tools they need to compete and thrive.”
The new equipment is expected to increase student participation in practical sessions while enhancing the quality of instruction.
As corporate partnerships with vocational institutions become more structured and skills-focused, initiatives such as this signal a shift toward long-term workforce development — where access to tools, training and opportunity converge to build sustainable livelihoods.