Rebbeca Anyango: My IKNOWHER Journey

From limited digital access to becoming a freelance web developer and community mentor – a story of confidence, skill-building, and lasting impact.

Follow My Journey

Stage 1: Building Digital Confidence

Rebbeca joined IKNOWHER with basic phone usage knowledge but no experience in computers or coding. The program's workshops in web development, digital safety, and leadership helped her gain confidence and practical skills.

  • Mastered HTML, CSS, and basic JavaScript
  • Learned online safety and professional digital communication
  • Built her first simple website as a group project
  • Built her business plan and big concept on her business.
Rebbeca during training sessions

Stage 2: Launching Business Career

With strong technical and business skills, Rebbeca received advanced mentorship, business support, and access to business start-up fund to turn her idea into business income.

  • Started her chips business at Nyandema
  • Built her business management and tracking system
  • Secured her scholarship for her university course on Agricultural Engineering
Rebbeca receiving mentorship

Stage 3: Sustainable Impact & Mentoring

Today, Rebbeca understakes her advanced study on Agricultural Engineering career, and mentors younger girls in digital safety and tech skills.

"IKNOWHER didn't just teach me code – it gave me the confidence and ambition to run business, advance my career, grow and the courage to teach other girls in techSpace."
— Rebbeca Anyango
Rebbeca working freelance