What We Do
Nyamboyo Technical School (NTS) is a community-based, three-year vocational school for teens ages 14-20. We provide free vocational education in four technical fields in rural Nyamboyo Village, Kenya.
Nyamboyo Technical School (NTS) is a community-based, three-year vocational school for teens ages 14-20. We provide free vocational education in four technical fields in rural Nyamboyo Village, Kenya.
At Nyamboyo Technical School, our students come from families who have lived well below the poverty line for generations. Without access to free, high-quality education, many would remain trapped in a cycle of hardship and limited opportunity.
But we know that education alone isn’t enough. True transformation requires addressing the broader challenges that come with poverty. That’s why we provide our students with a comprehensive support system — including three nutritious meals each day, personal counseling, English literacy and math instruction, and hands-on learning through internships and community service.
Together, these resources give every student the foundation to learn, thrive, and build a more stable and independent future.
At NTS, we train students in four fast-growing trades: electrical wiring, hairdressing, masonry & carpentry, and tailoring. Each program is chosen for its potential to open real, lifelong career paths — empowering our students to rise permanently out of poverty.
Over three years, students move between classrooms, workshops, and real job sites. They compete regionally, intern locally, and learn from skilled professionals who volunteer as mentors.
By graduation, every student sits for Kenya’s National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) exam — earning official certification to begin work as licensed tradespeople.
In 2024, 100% of our students passed and we graduated our second class of certified professionals. In 2025, they stepped confidently into their new roles as carpenters, electricians, hairdressers, masons, and tailors — transforming their futures and their communities.
Poverty touches every part of our students’ lives — from food insecurity and poor health to the lasting impact of trauma. Many have faced challenges no child should endure: gender-based violence, teen marriage or pregnancy, human trafficking, and child labor. Some began working as early as six, missing both school and childhood itself.
At NTS, we confront these barriers head-on — providing safety, stability, and opportunity. Every program is designed to remove obstacles and create a clear path to success.
At Nyamboyo Technical School, every program is completely free. Students pay no tuition or fees — and receive three nutritious meals a day, school supplies, uniforms, and menstrual products for female students.
By removing every financial barrier, NTS makes education possible for families who once depended on their children’s wages for survival. Parents stay afloat today, while their teens gain the skills to secure lasting economic stability for tomorrow.