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Life & fun · March 13, 2019

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Building computer labs in schools in Africa

My name is Nelly Cheboi. I am the co-founder of https://techlitafrica.org, an organization that fosters a more technologically literate Africa by building computer labs in African schools. I was raised in Mogotio, Kenya, in abject poverty. At nine years old, I collected wild vegetables on my way from school to cook for my younger sister. The only way I knew out was by studying. So I studied. I studied hard. And I ended with a full-ride scholarship to Augustana College, IL. I was majoring in Chemistry before I discovered computer science my junior year of college. I loved it. With…

Building computer labs in schools in Africa launched on March 13, 2019 with 94 votes, #389 of 2,994 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 7 years on.

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Tech Lit Africa is an organization that builds computer labs in African schools to increase technological literacy across the continent. Co-founded by Nelly Cheboi, the initiative also operates Zawadi Preparatory, a school designed to foster digital literacy. The organization serves students in African communities by providing access to computer resources and technology education that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

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Welcome to my website!

For most, work is irregular, income is unreliable, and poverty feels permanent . The global digital economy is growing rapidly, projected to reach $11.5 trillion by 2028 We hire and support full-time local instructors. They understand the language, the culture, and the classroom. Technology evolves fast and so do we. Our teachers meet regularly to share ideas, sharpen skills, and ensure every lesson reflects the latest tools and real-world relevance. Our play-based curriculum keeps students engaged through hands-on, creative projects. From games to design, kids learn real digital skills by doing and having fun. Every week, TechLit classes are fully integrated into the schoolday with a…from techlitafrica.org

In the maker’s words, at launch

My name is Nelly Cheboi. I am the co-founder of https://techlitafrica.org, an organization that fosters a more technologically literate Africa by building computer labs in African schools. I was raised in Mogotio, Kenya, in abject poverty. At nine years old, I collected wild vegetables on my way from school…

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