What Computers for Schools Kenya does

Computers for Schools Kenya (CFSK) is a charitable non-governmental organization registered in Kenya in 2002, headquartered at Mihango Utawala, Embakasi in Nairobi. CFSK's core function is to bridge the digital divide by refurbishing and deploying computers, networking infrastructure, and digital literacy training to Kenyan public primary and secondary schools, technical institutes, teacher training colleges, medical training centres, universities, vocational training centres, and underserved communities (including refugees in Kakuma and Dadaab camps). Since founding, CFSK has sourced and deployed more than 400,200 personal computers across 12,010+ institutions, trained over 100,000 teachers and education officers, and reached an estimated 1.5 million young Kenyans. Its offering is delivered through eight Regional Centres hosted by government institutions across all 47 Kenyan counties.

CFSK operates a vertically integrated ICT deployment model spanning computer refurbishment at the National Refurbishment and Technical Services Centre, structured networking and internet connectivity deployment, curriculum and content development (including a model User Proficiency Curriculum and Kenyan national curriculum-aligned digital multimedia resources), and reverse-logistics e-waste processing at the WEEE Centre - Kenya's first e-waste management facility. Flagship programmes include the DigiTruck (a solar-powered mobile classroom built from a 40-foot shipping container with laptops, smartphones, VR content and Fixed Wireless Access, run with Huawei under the TECH4ALL programme and Close the Gap), the CFSK E-learning Solution (tablets pre-loaded with KICD content deployed in refugee camps with Lutheran World Federation), the Internet for Schools programme with Airtel Kenya, and Women and Youth Empowerment Programmes run via the CFSK Institute of ICT.

CFSK's business model is primarily grant- and donation-funded, with a complementary cost-recovery commercial channel. Funding flows from corporate foundations (Safaricom Foundation, KCB Foundation, Barclays/Absa, POST Bank), international development partners (Habitat for Humanity, LWF, Plan International, ChildFund, IICD Connect4Change, Turing Trust, UNICEF-style actors), technology partners (Huawei, Microsoft, Intel, Oracle), and government institutions. Commercial revenue is generated by supplying branded new and refurbished PCs, laptops, servers, printers and projectors at cost-recovery and providing genuine Microsoft-licensed software at market-friendly rates via its Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher status. Training, networking, repair and maintenance, curriculum/content development, and policy/advocacy engagements are sold as professional services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Computers for Schools Kenya

Legal name

Computer For Schools Kenya

Website

https://cfsk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Computers for Schools Kenya (CFSK) is a Kenyan charitable NGO, founded in 2002, that refurbishes and deploys computers, networking, and digital literacy training to public schools, TVET institutions, refugee camps, and community centres across all 47 Kenyan counties. It has placed over 400,200 devices in 12,010+ institutions and trained 100,000+ educators, funded primarily by corporate foundations, international NGOs, and technology partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Education Services

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Electronic Computers (3571), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL), Productivity & Office Software Skills (EDAAAIAC), Scheduling, Attendance, Roster Sync & Classroom Orchestration (EDAFABAJ)

Keywords

• ICT equipment supply
• Digital literacy training
• Computer refurbishment
• E-waste management
• School ICT deployment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nairobi

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Cost-Recovery Basis): CFSK supplies all major brands of computers at cost-recovery basis — branded new PCs, branded new laptops, branded refurbished pre-owned computers, servers, printers, and projectors — providing clients with exceptional value for money.
2. Professional Services (Training, Repair, Maintenance, Networking): Revenue from comprehensive technical support and maintenance programmes for deployed PCs, networking services (structured cabling, routing, switching, internet connectivity), custom-made training solutions, curriculum development, software installation, and policy/advocacy engagements.
3. Software Installation Services (Microsoft Partnership): CFSK in partnership with Microsoft offers genuine software and related IT solutions to companies and individuals at market-friendly rates.
4. Grants and Donations (Charitable Funding): As a registered charitable NGO since 2002, CFSK receives substantial grants and in-kind donations (computers, equipment, funds) from corporate foundations (Safaricom Foundation, KCB Foundation, Barclays/Absa, POST Bank), international NGOs (Habitat for Humanity, Plan International, Partners Poland Foundation), and technology partners (Huawei, Microsoft, Turing Trust).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Computers for Schools Kenya (CFSK) is a charitable non-governmental organization that refurbishes and supplies computers and networking equipment, deploys ICT infrastructure, and delivers digital literacy and ICT capacity-building training to schools, technical/vocational institutions, communities, and underserved populations across Kenya. Its offering spans cost-recovery hardware supply, structured networking, repair and maintenance, software installation via Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher status, curriculum and digital content development, plus flagship programs such as the DigiTruck mobile classroom, the e-learning solution for refugee camps, and the WEEE Centre for electronic waste management.

Product overview

Computers for Schools Kenya (CFSK) is a charitable non-governmental organization (registered 2002) delivering a portfolio of integrated ICT-for-education products and services rather than a single software product. Its core offering is the Supply of Computers & Networking Devices (branded new and refurbished PCs, laptops, servers, printers, projectors), supported by companion service modules including Computer Repair and Maintenance, Networking, Training, Software Installation (delivered through a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher partnership), Curriculum Development, Content Development, and Policy and Advocacy. Layered on top of these services are flagship deployment programs: the DigiTruck mobile solar-powered digital classroom (with Huawei and Close the Gap), the CFSK E-learning Solution (tablet-based deployment for refugee camps with Lutheran World Federation), the Internet for Schools program (with Airtel Kenya), and the Women Empowerment and Youth Empowerment Programs (delivered via the CFSK Institute of ICT). Supporting infrastructure includes the WEEE Centre for e-waste management. Together, these offerings form a vertically integrated ICT deployment, training, and digital literacy platform targeting schools, polytechnics, community centres, and underserved communities across Kenya.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WEEE Centre: First e-waste management facility in Kenya, established by CFSK for recycling and disposal of electronic wastes.
• CFSK Institute of ICT
• DigiTruck

Products and services

• Supply of Computers & Networking Devices
• Computer Repair and Maintenance
• Networking
• Training
• Software Installation
• Curriculum Development
• Content Development
• DigiTruck Mobile Digital Classroom
• CFSK E-learning Solution
• Internet for Schools
• Women Empowerment Program
• Youth Empowerment Program
• WEEE Centre E-waste Management
• CFSK Institute of ICT

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 400,200 personal computers sourced, refurbished and deployed across 12,010+ schools and institutions
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, major and minor.

• Rotary Club of Nairobi-LangataflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2024Long-running Digital Literacy Project (DLP) partnership under which the Rotary Club funds and champions computer lab deployments to underserved schools across Kenya, with CFSK as the implementing partner. Successfully launched labs at King'eero Primary (Kiambu), Kamburaini Primary (Nyeri), Kibaoni Primary (Malindi), Shisasari Primary (Kakamega), Tender Foot Academy (Kiambu), Tigoni Primary (Kiambu), and Watamu Primary (Kilifi).
• The Turing TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2024Collaboration with CFSK and Habitat for Humanity Kenya to launch a state-of-the-art computer lab at Katangi Township Primary School and a digital learning facility at Katangi Vocational Training Centre (VTC) in Machakos County.
• Habitat for Humanity KenyamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2024Collaboration with CFSK to launch a new computer lab in Nyachenge, Kisii County (equipped with desktop computers, laptops, networking and annual maintenance), and co-fund the Katangi Township Primary School and Katangi VTC digital learning facilities.
• MaMa Doing Good (Mama Doing Good)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 February 2024Collaboration with CFSK and Huawei Kenya to deliver digital literacy training to 100 women who are members of the Joyful Women Organization. Mama Doing Good — launched by First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto — provides the women-cohort platform.
• First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto / Office of the First Lady (through MaMa Doing Good)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 February 2024Mama Rachel Ruto officially launched the Digital Skills Literacy Program in Nairobi's Embakasi East Constituency in partnership with Computers for Schools Kenya, seeking to equip women with digital literacy skills. CFSK delivers the training.
• Lutheran World Federation (LWF)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2021LWF and CFSK are deploying the CFSK e-learning solution to 45 primary schools in Kakauma and Daadab refugee camps in Kenya (1,591 learner devices, 90 teacher master devices, 86 transport/charging cases, 45 routers, 45 Bluetooth speakers for grades 1-3).
• Government of Kenya (Deputy President Dr. William Ruto / Office of the Deputy President)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020Government engagement including deliberations between Deputy President Dr. William Ruto and CFSK at Karen Office, Nairobi, regarding collaboration with Rong'e Juu Youth Polytechnic in Taita Taveta County for computer donations and training.
• ChildFundmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CFSK in collaboration with ChildFund is equipping Vocational/Resource Centres in Kenya (Inkisanjani, Mutonga, Mwala, Ishiara, Maka, Marigat, Machakos, Tunyai Wamunyu, Ngwatanio Child and Family centres) with computers and training for out-of-school youth and school leavers.
• VVOB (Flemish Association for Development Cooperation and Technical Assistance)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020VVOB and CFSK collaborate on ICT integration in education initiatives, equipping all Kenya Medical Training Colleges (KMTCs) with 20 computers each and providing teacher training on integrating e-learning with regular curriculum. KMTC and CFSK co-developed the E-learning platform.
• Nandi County GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CFSK is implementing a project with Nandi County for placement of 300 computers, 15 servers, 15 routers, youth training and Local Area Network setup in 15 Vocational Training Centres.
• Airtel KenyamajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020In partnership with Airtel Kenya, CFSK has provided and set up internet in various schools as part of its Internet for Schools project.
• Huawei (TECH4ALL / DigiTruck)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Huawei launched the DigiTruck under its TECH4ALL program in Kenya in 2019. The partnership with CFSK (and Belgium-based Close the Gap) provides a mobile, solar-powered classroom equipped with laptops, smartphones, internet connectivity, and VR content to deliver digital skills training to underserved communities. CFSK leads deployment, training, community engagement, curriculum development, and teacher empowerment for the program.
• Computadores Para Educar (Colombia)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2018Norec / Change Through Exchange Program: Computers for Schools Kenya (CFSK) and Computadores Para Educar de Colombia began the first phase of an international cooperation agreement in January 2018 to transfer experience on ICT skills for education. The first round lasted 6 months, with two more rounds planned.
• International Institute for Communication and Development (IICD) / Connect4Change ConsortiummajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013IICD (lead agent of Connect4Change consortium with Akvo, Cordaid, Edukans, ICCO) engaged CFSK in 2013 to deliver 2,000 tablets to pupils and teachers at Donbosco in Lilongwe, Malawi, integrated with classroom management software. CFSK also led ICT integration training at the Ilkerin Loita Development Project (ILIDP) in Narok County under the C4C programme.
• Partners Poland FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Polish NGO registered in 1995; engaged CFSK in 2012 to provide computers and training on digital literacy for teachers from informal schools in Nairobi, covering digital content development, online research, and school records management.
• Plan InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Plan International has worked in Kenya from 1982 and partnered with CFSK over the years for the computerization of centres and training of beneficiaries across multiple centres (Plan Matuu, Plan Kisumu, Plan Homa Bay, Plan Nairobi). In 2011 Plan International Kisumu branch engaged CFSK to provide consultancy services in three-week Basic Skills ICT training for teachers in Kisumu District.
• Microsoft (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher Program)majorTechnology or IntegrationCFSK is a Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR), enabling the supply of genuine Microsoft-licensed software with refurbished computers and offering genuine software and IT solutions to companies and individuals at market-friendly rates.
• Close the Gap (Belgium-based non-profit)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgium-based non-profit partnered with Huawei and CFSK to provide the second DigiTruck project to provide digital skills training to rural and remote communities in Kenya.
• Computer Aid InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFSK worked closely with Computer Aid International in the sourcing and shipping of 1,600 computers deployed to 80 learning institutions in the 2006 Safaricom Foundation project.
• GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a current CFSK partner on the About Us page.
• GivePower FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a current CFSK partner on the About Us page.
• Elev8 (Education Above All Foundation / partner brand)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a current CFSK partner on the About Us page.
• BMW / Kuka / Daimler / Volkswagen / ThyssenKrupp / Mercedes-BenzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate donors/supporters listed as current CFSK partners on the About Us page.
• Open University of Maun (MMUST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a current CFSK partner on the About Us page.
• Management University of Africa (MUA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a current CFSK partner on the About Us page.
• RVIBS (regional vocational / business school partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a current CFSK partner on the About Us page.
• Intel (Women Entrepreneurship Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFSK in collaboration with Intel has offered entrepreneurship and digital literacy training to over 200 women from Mihang'o location in Nairobi.
• Arrow Electronics (DigiTruck partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCited as a partner supporting the DigiTruck initiative alongside Close the Gap, Huawei and CFSK.
• Akvo (Connect4Change Consortium member)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Dutch development and ICT specialized organization within the Connect4Change consortium alongside IICD, Cordaid, Edukans and ICCO; C4C supported CFSK-led engagements including ILIDP and Donbosco Malawi.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Turing Trust: UK charity that refurbishes computers and ships them to schools in sub-Saharan Africa, including a joint Katangi Township Primary School lab launch with CFSK and Habitat for Humanity Kenya in March 2024. Direct collaboration makes it a high-comparability peer.
• Camara Education: Ireland-based charity refurbishing donated computers and providing ICT training to schools in Africa and the Caribbean. Operates a directly comparable model (refurbish + deploy + teacher training) and shares key partners (e.g., Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher network).
• Computer Aid International: UK-based charity that refurbishes donated PCs and ships them to schools and NGOs in developing countries. Computer Aid was a key hardware source for CFSK's 2006 Safaricom Foundation deployment (1,600 computers to 80 schools), and operates an essentially identical refurbish-deploy-train model.
• Computers for Schools Africa (CFSA): Direct regional sister initiative of the Computers for Schools movement (originated in Canada), focused on refurbishing IT equipment and placing it in African schools. Operates in overlapping geographies and competes for similar corporate-donor and school-partner relationships.
• Computadores Para Educar: Colombian government-backed program with a near-identical mission: refurbishing donated computers and deploying them to public schools along with training. CFSK has an active international cooperation/Norec exchange agreement with Computadores Para Educar (started 2018), making it the closest direct counterpart.
• Close the Gap: Belgium-based non-profit that refurbishes and distributes IT equipment to underserved communities, and is CFSK's partner on the DigiTruck mobile classroom alongside Huawei. Operates the same refurbish-and-deploy model with similar beneficiary profile (schools, NGOs, developing countries).

Regional players

• E-Waste Africa: Africa-focused e-waste management and refurbishment operator overlapping with CFSK's WEEE Centre activities. Relevant as a partial competitor for e-waste streams and refurbished-device supply into the same Kenyan and East African markets.

Others

• Microsoft (Authorized Refurbisher Program): Technology enabler rather than competitor: CFSK's business model rests on Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher status, which lets it license genuine Windows on deployed refurbished machines. Highly relevant as a structural dependency and ecosystem gatekeeper for CFSK's deployment economics.

Broad incumbents

• African Leadership University (ALU): Pan-African higher-education institution delivering tech-enabled learning and ICT capacity building across multiple African countries. Comparable as a continental education-and-digital-skills operator, though focused on tertiary rather than primary/secondary schooling.
• Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT): International NGO focused on youth digital literacy and employability in Africa and the Middle East. Less hardware-refurbishment focused than CFSK but competes for the same donor pool (MasterCard Foundation, Rockefeller) and the same youth-and-women digital-skills segment in Kenya.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

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