L–R: Mogo Public Relations Manager Rebecca Ngigi and Tech Fix Operations Lead Andy Shilton during the handover of learning devices aimed at strengthening inclusive digital skills training at Tech Fix Institute.
Mogo, East Africa’s leading vehicle and smartphone financier, has donated learning devices, including laptops, desktops, keyboards, mice, printers, monitors and headsets to TechFix Training Institute, a vocational training centre that equips young people, including persons living with disabilities, with practical digital and technical skills.
The devices will support hands-on training in areas such as chip level computer & mobile phone repair, digital services, and technical support. The aim is to help students gain market-ready skills that can lead directly to employment or self-employment. This initiative aligns with Mogo’s broader commitment to financial inclusion by supporting pathways to income generation and economic participation.
TechFix Training Institute focuses on practical learning designed to prepare students for income-generating work. Access to modern tools is essential for this approach, particularly in technical fields where real devices are needed for practice and certification.
“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.
“For young people living with disabilities, access to inclusive training programmes and appropriate learning equipment can be especially transformative. By supporting institutions that provide tailored training, private sector organisations are playing a growing role in widening economic participation.” Added Ms. Ngigi.
Youth unemployment remains a major challenge in Kenya, particularly for young people without formal academic qualifications. Technical and digital skills are increasingly seen as a practical pathway into work, offering opportunities in 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. This support from Mogo allows us to expand hands-on learning, improve the quality of instruction, and equip more students with the tools they need to compete and thrive in today’s job market,” said Andy Shilton, Operations Lead at TechFix Training Institute.
Industry observers note that partnerships between businesses and vocational training centres are becoming more common as companies look beyond traditional corporate social responsibility activities. Instead of short-term donations, many are focusing on structured support that strengthens long-term skills development.
At TechFix Training Institute, the new devices are expected to increase the number of students who can participate in practical sessions and improve the quality of training offered.
For students, the impact is straightforward: access to equipment means more practice, better skills, and stronger chances of earning an income in a competitive job market.
