When NTS opened its doors in 2019, we welcomed 60 students — nearly 70% of them young men. Today, we are proud to serve 160 students, ages 14–21, with a true 50:50 gender balance that reflects both community trust and changing attitudes about girls’ education.
In Nyamboyo Village, where nearly 80% of young people live at or below the international poverty line, many teens are forced to leave school early to support their families. Young women face pressures of early marriage and pregnancy, while young men who become fathers too soon often feel compelled to take on low-wage labor instead of pursuing a career. When education is cut short, opportunity disappears — and generational poverty continues.
NTS exists to break this cycle. We offer a safe, encouraging, and opportunity-rich school environment where students can stay in school, discover their strengths, and prepare for real careers. Every student is supported, challenged, and guided by teachers who are professionals in their fields and deeply invested in each student’s success.
We proudly admit motivated learners regardless of race, religion, tribe, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or marital or parental status. Talent is everywhere — and at NTS, every student has the chance to rise.
Through education, Nyamboyo’s youth are creating pathways to success, independence, and well-being for themselves and their families.
Civian, Cynthia, Musa, and Peter are just a few of the students shaping their futures at NTS. With talent, drive, and resilience, they are building better lives for themselves and a stronger future for their families and communities.
Electrical Wiring, Year 1
At just 16, Civian Moraa carries great responsibility as the eldest in her family. She lives with her parents, three younger sisters, her younger brother, and her disabled uncle in a modest two-room home, where she even shares a bed with her sisters. Yet, in the midst of these challenges, Civian shines with remarkable determination.
Her favorite moments at NTS are the hands-on practicals in Electrical Wiring, where she literally lights up as her wiring projects come to life. She also loves Fridays, when she can switch gears and play football—her other passion.
As one of the few young women in the Electrical Wiring Program, Civian sometimes worries about being teased, but her courage and drive keep her focused. She dreams of becoming a top electrician and working for a leading company in Kenya—or perhaps abroad in the U.S. or Dubai. With her resilience and passion, Civian is lighting the way for other young women in the trades.
Hairdressing, Year 1
Seventeen-year-old Cynthia Nyaboke is brimming with creativity and vision. A first-year Hairdressing student, she loves experimenting with new braid styles and dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur in the beauty industry.
Life at home is not easy. Cynthia’s father works as a boda boda driver, and her mother—whom Cynthia proudly calls a businesswoman—sold shoes in the market until a recent pregnancy made work impossible. The family now struggles to get by, often with just two small meals a day. Yet Cynthia greets the news of a new baby sibling with joy and hope.
At NTS, Cynthia thrives. She especially enjoys the weekly debates, which she says have strengthened her English vocabulary and boosted her confidence in speaking. She also plays basketball every Friday, balancing intellect with athletic energy.
Her plan for the future is clear: work full-time in a salon to gain experience, then open her own business. Her ultimate dream is to, in her words, ‘change my family’s life.’ Cynthia is a young woman of determination and vision, destined to make the NTS community proud.
Masonry, Year 1
Eighteen-year-old Musa Moseti knows the value of perseverance. He lives in a simple mud hut with his parents and siblings, sharing a bed with his brothers, and walks two hours each way to attend NTS—even through rain and mud.
Musa’s true passion lies in masonry. He especially loves transforming house plans into real construction projects, where his creativity and hard work take shape in bricks and mortar. He also enjoys sports and the camaraderie of his classmates.
His dream is to one day return to NTS as a masonry instructor. First, however, he hopes to gain professional experience with a company like the Kenya Building and Construction Company. Musa even dreams of traveling abroad, especially to the U.S., where he longs to learn more about construction—and experience air conditioning for the very first time.
Above all, Musa’s goal is to become self-reliant, support his siblings’ education, and improve life for his entire family. He believes NTS is giving him the foundation he needs to build a brighter future.
Tailoring, Year 2
At 19, Peter Nyamache’s passion for fashion is undeniable. He especially enjoys designing and sewing women’s dresses, and though he hasn’t chosen a favorite style yet, he delights in exploring new techniques that expand his creativity.
Peter lives with his grandmother and three young cousins, the youngest only six years old. His grandmother, a peasant farmer, works tirelessly to support the family, and Peter has lived with her since his parents moved away several years ago. Despite these hardships, he brings warmth and positivity to school, walking 40 minutes each way with an easy smile, saying it’s “not too far, not too close.”
At NTS , Peter thrives not only in tailoring but also in the school debates, which broaden his understanding of the world. After graduation, he hopes to join a large tailoring company, such as the EPZ (Export Processing Zone) in Nairobi, which exports fine clothing. He even researches such businesses on Facebook, always thinking ahead.
Peter also dreams of working internationally, particularly in Texas, where some members of his village community have already found success. Determined to grow his skills and support his family, Peter hopes one day to teach others the art of tailoring, just as he has been taught.