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About Cotech

Transforming communities through technology, innovation, and empowerment — one idea, one person, one future at a time.

The Genesis of Cotech

Empowering communities. Igniting digital transformation. Building hope through technology.

Our Beginning

Cotech was founded out of a deep desire to bring the power of technology to those who have been left behind. In the heart of Trans Nzoia County, we saw a generation full of potential — creative, resilient, and eager — yet disconnected from the digital world that shapes today’s opportunities.

What started as a small group of passionate youth has grown into a movement driven by inclusion, innovation, and a relentless belief that change begins at the grassroots level.

Trans Nzoia County

Located between Mount Elgon and the Nzoia River, Trans Nzoia is a land of beauty and abundance — yet beneath its green fields lies a story of untapped potential, poverty, and limited access to digital opportunities.

36.3%

Live below the poverty line

41.8%

Child poverty (ages 6–13)

17.5%

Teen pregnancy rate

20%

Youth drug use (from age 10)

12.9 / 100k

Rape rate

56.7%

Households below poverty line

The Challenges We Face

  • Overreliance on outdated agricultural practices becoming increasingly unsustainable.
  • Many households lack access to clean water, modern tools, and resilient farming techniques.
  • Youth unemployment is rampant, with scarce opportunities for gainful employment.
  • Infrastructure gaps, including poor access to internet and markets.
  • Social issues: gender inequality, substance abuse, school dropout, early pregnancies, and child neglect.

Our Story

“We do not see ourselves as messiahs, but we hold onto the truth that a candle loses nothing by lighting another.”

Cotech is founded and run by youth born and raised in Trans Nzoia who are determined to eliminate the hindrances caused by the digital divide. We are a team of graduates who studied together in the very communities we now serve. We understand firsthand the urgent needs facing our people.

Driven by the spirit of Heartivism, we lead with inclusivity, honesty, and transparency. It's not the number of times we fall that defines us, but how many times we rise after each fall.

Our Story

Our Belief

We believe we are not too late. What has not been done right in the past can be revisited — and we believe, with hope and action, all shall be well. Cotech stands as a testament that positive change begins with compassion, courage, and community.

Why Cotech Exists

We believe technology is not a privilege — it’s a right. Cotech was created to make digital empowerment accessible to everyone, especially in communities where opportunity has been scarce for decades.

“We are not just teaching technology — we are restoring hope, one life at a time.”

Meet the Team Behind the Vision

Discover the passionate youth who lead Cotech with heart and innovation.

Explore Our Team

🤝 Join Our Movement

Together, we can turn potential into progress. Partner with us in empowering Africa’s next generation of innovators and changemakers through technology, education, and inclusion.