Our Journey and Mission
“Jatelo” is Luo for “leader” or “one who leads”, often used respectfully to refer to a chief, elder, or influential person.
Luo is spoken primarily by the Luo people of western Kenya, as well as in parts of Uganda and Tanzania.
It carries strong connotations of wisdom, responsibility, and community respect—a great name for a nonprofit focused on empowerment and development.
Jatelo Kenya is a community-driven initiative focused on transforming lives through innovation, technology, and sustainable development. From connecting rural schools areas with internet, to drilling boreholes for clean water, to assisting small farms, and empowering local leadership—our mission is simple: create lasting impact where it’s needed most.
Our history of impactful projects includes deploying Starlink internet in Sinderma and Essaba, drilling a community borehole well, assisting small farmers, and donating laptops to Essaba Schools to bootstrap the digital enablement initiative.
We are a small but mighty team! In addition to accomplishing all this since grand-opening of the Sinderma borehole on December 12, 2024. We have become a bonafide 501(c)(3), so your donations are tax deductible. Join us in our mission to make a difference. Support our initiatives and help us build a brighter future for communities in need.
Jatelo's founding cohort reflect on impact.
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