Empowering Machakos
Our Mission
What would our world be like if unemployment were eradicated? un0 is determined to end economic oppression by scaling businesses and eliminating employment barriers for all individuals regardless of race, religion, or social status. As a Christian organization, we create economic solutions and employment opportunities forging a future where every person has the chance to thrive.
To loose the chains of injustice, untie the cords of the yoke, and to set the oppressed free. - Isaiah 58:6-7
Our Strategy
We empower lives, upskill communities, and stabilize economic systems through
- level 5 leadership
- disruptive innovation
- proven business strategies
- accessible learning resources
- alignment with Biblical principles
We partner with and fund high-impact organizations, both faith-based and non-faith-based, as we unite in our pursuit of this shared vision.
A network of people and resources coming together to create positive change.
First Machakos. Then the world.
Education in Machakos is increasing, but so is unemployment.
Although the number of graduates has increased from 2.80 to 5.74 over the last decade, so has the rate of unemployment. Unemployment in Machakos has seen a rise of almost 4% over the last 10 years. Come join us in helping end this growing problem in Machakos, Kenya.
Get acquainted with Machakos
Machakos, which is also known as Masaku, is a Kenyan town located 63 km (39 mi) southeast of Nairobi. It serves as the capital of Machakos County in Kenya, which had a population of 1,421,932 as of 2019. The majority of the inhabitants in this area belong to the Akamba ethnic group. The town is surrounded by hilly terrain and has a large number of family-owned farms.
In total, there are nine universities and schools located in Machakos, Kenya, including Machakos University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Machakos Technical Training Institute, Machakos Institute of Technology, Machakos Teachers Training College, Machakos Medical College, Machakos University College, Machakos Institute of Health Sciences, and Machakos School of Science and Technology.
Our Journey
Starting from a Need
The ideas for un0 grew out of the ministry of KenyasKids.org which
is an organization providing children in Kenya with food, clothing, and education. Many of
the children have grown to fulfill successful careers. However, there are also many
who after graduating out of the children's home have struggled to find jobs,
even after successfully completing college. In working with the young adults directly
and developing support for votec schooling and other key educational opportunities,
it became apparent that the problem of unemployment reached much deeper than simply
preparing students through education. It also was spread much wider than just the children
graduating from the Kenya's Kids program.
Launching a movement
In 2021 we launched a small business with the simple goal of discovering what businesses in the area needed and what challenges were hindering their success. This small floundering business sparked the idea of a much larger movement. One that could address unemployment in all its facets and drive sustainable change.
Towards the end of 2023, un0 was first introduced as a endeavor and a network of people began to form around this important goal; learning how to reduce unemployment permanently and documenting the success so it can be repeated in other locations around the world.