The Genesis of Cotech

The current world has been reduced to a global village due to advanced technology in communication, health, security, education, business, and more. With this, there has been a considerable improvement in literacy and skills advancement in the population, catalyzing human coexistence.

However, as the world dynamically moves forward, most grassroots villages in the suburbs of Africa are yet to experience these advancements. In many parts of Kenya, women and youths are languishing in poverty and desperation despite attaining O-level certificates with promising grades. This poses a great threat to economic freedom, security, and informed decision-making in current affairs.

The major contributing factor is the lack of skills. The Kenyan government has been advocating for a 100% transition from primary to secondary school. While this is a well-thought-out move, it raises the question: "What next after form four?" Unfortunately, the system has failed to ensure a considerable transition of learners from high school to colleges and universities where they could acquire relevant skills.

Youths, to cushion themselves, have resorted to irresponsible and unbecoming behaviors to earn a living—drug trafficking, juvenile gangs, radicalized groups, and sex trade. Women, who are unskilled, move to towns in search of jobs as domestic workers, only to fall prey to gender-based violence, exploitation, and modern-day slavery.

The Inspiration

The COVID-19 emergency in 2020 pose