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Our Vision

A leader in powering Africa with skilled, confident, and productive youth.

Our Mission

We transform vulnerable youth to prosperity through innovation and skills for current and future labour markets.

Who We Are

The Toolkit for Skills and Innovation is a Kenya-based social enterprise founded in 2014 with the goal of disrupting youth unemployment. The Toolkit trains vulnerable youth and women, certifies their skills with regulatory bodies, and then links them to employment or entrepreneurship.

Our Impact

11190
Total Youth Impacted
4987
Youth impacted in the Construction Sector
3537
Youth Impacted in Digital Skills and Online Jobs
554
Impacted under consultancy and Research
2112
Youth impacted in Organic Farming

STRATEGIC SECTORS

TTI CHANNELS ITS WORK THROUGH 2 STRATEGIC SECTORS:

The Toolkit construction sector aims to develop youth’s character strengths alongside technical skills, balancing practical and theoretical training​

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Click here to learn more about training welders with virtual reality (VR)

Click here to learn more about Skills upgrade/up-skilling assessment, certification and accreditation (SUACA)

At Toolkit we value youth’s contribution to the energy transition. Our focus in renewable energy is securing access to modern skills and techniques that enable Africa’s youth to secure decent jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities in renewable energy value chain.

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Testimonials

Caroline Kieru

International 6G Welder

"Toolkit, is transforming passion into profession—empowering young women and youth to step confidently into the world of welding engineering. Through hands-on MIG welding training enhanced by cutting-edge Virtual Reality technology, I have become one of the best welders to step up from humble background to working in Kenyan welding industry, and now am working in France as an internationally certified MIG welder.

Clifford Leisi

Toolkit MIG Welder

"I’m Clifford Leisi, a proud graduate of the Toolkit for Skills and Innovation Hub, where I trained in MIG welding through cutting-edge virtual reality technology. The hands-on, immersive experience sharpened my skills, built my confidence, and prepared me for real-world challenges. Today, I’m working as a professional welder—turning passion into a career. Toolkit didn’t just train me; it transformed my future. I urge fellow youth to take this bold step—your journey to success could start here."

Carol Njoki

Toolkit MIG Welder

"Before I joined Toolkit Africa, I was uncertain about what I will be in future. All changed when I became part of the institution as a MIG welding student Through hands-on training, mentorship, and constant support from passionate instructors, I gained the skills and confidence I never thought possible. Toolkit didn’t just train me how to weld — it empowered me, transformed my mindset, and helped me discover my true potential. I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I know I’m just getting started."

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