Meet the students, women, and entrepreneurs whose lives have been transformed through ASAL iLab’s technology and innovation programs in Northern Kenya
“Joining ASAL iLab gave me more than just technical skills it gave me the confidence to solve real-world problems, collaborate effectively with others, and pursue career opportunities I never imagined. The hands-on mentorship completely transformed how I view my future in technology.”
Amina Abdullahi Software Engineer, TechNova
Software Engineer, TechNova
Cohort 2
Joining ASAL iLab gave me more than just technical skills it gave me the confidence to solve real-world problems, collaborate effectively with others, and pursue career opportunities I never imagined. The hands-on mentorship completely transformed how I view my future in technology.
Startup Founder
Software Engineering, Cohort 1
The Incubator didn’t just fund my idea it taught me how to run a company. I had theoretical models for drought-resistant crops. Here, we actually deployed sensors with local farmers. By my first investor pitch, I realized I had already built a real AgriTech business.
Data Scientist
Data Track, Cohort 3
I was good at math but had no idea what to do with it outside an exam. A mentor sat with me for an afternoon and we mapped rainfall data to crop yields in our own region. That’s the moment it stopped being an abstract subject and started being a tool.
Network Engineering Student
Network Engineering, Cohort 2
We didn’t just study theory; we configured routers, switches, and VLANs in practical labs. Working closely with my classmates to solve challenges and explain difficult concepts to each other is where the real growth happened.
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