From Learning to Leading: How JATELO Kenya Transformed my IT Journey

Richard Abuna, an IT student at Mount Kenya University, shares his inspiring journey as a proud beneficiary of JATELO Kenya. Equipped with a high-speed laptop and introduced to cutting-edge platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity, Abuna’s academic and research work has been transformed. JATELO’s mentorship and resources have laid the foundation for his growth, enabling him to excel in programming, group discussions, and technology-driven learning. Grateful for the support, Abuna is determined to use his newfound skills to uplift his community and inspire others to dream big. Explore how JATELO is shaping future leaders and creating meaningful change.

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Richard Abuna

1/24/20251 min read

Hello team, my name is Richard Abuna. I am a student at Mount Kenya University, pursuing a bachelor's degree in information technology. I am a proud beneficiary of the Jatelo Kenya.

Jatelo Kenya significantly transformed my academic journey by providing essential tools for my course, including a high speed laptop, which I use for studying programming. I am immensely proud of the Jatelo Kenya organization through their support, I have acquired the available skills in technology, including introduction to platforms, such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini and NotebookLM.

The technologies have greatly aided by studies and group research discussions, making the work more manageable and comprehensible before lectures. The impact of the Jatelo Kenya goes with your technology, it instills or emplaced the foundation for meaningful change. Jatelo Kenya, nurtures people with mentorship tools and resources, shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

I am honored to be part of this vision and determined to use the skills I have gained to uplift my community and inspire others. Thank you to the Jatelo Kenya for making this possible and giving me the hope to follow my dreams and soar high! Once again, thanks to Jatelo Kenya, be blessed.


- Richard Abuna, Information Technology major, Mount Kenya University