About US

We empower your Child and allow them to explore, create, and innovate

How We Started

ByteAnza was founded in late 2022 by three friends—Brian (Astrophysicist), Davis (Computer Engineer), and Joshua (Agricultural Engineer). We’ve known each other since we were teenagers, and ByteAnza is the culmination of our friendship and shared dreams. The name “ByteAnza” merges "Byte," the digital data unit, and "Anza," meaning beginning, symbolizing a fresh start in technological empowerment.Our journey began with an autonomous food-growing system that won the 2023 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics hackathon and secured us a place in the top 10 at the AYUTE Kenya Challenge. This success inspired our next initiative, The_Bytelab, launched in 2023. Our goal? To empower kids to explore the world of STEM at a young age, fostering their curiosity and creativity.

Why stem Matters

At ByteLab, we strongly believe in hands-on, experiential learning—that real understanding comes from doing. In today’s tech-driven world, it is crucial for children and teens to be equipped with the skills needed to navigate the future.Research consistently shows that STEM education plays a key role in developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. However, in Kenya, only 34.8% of households own a computer (Source: KNBS, 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census), limiting access to essential tools and knowledge needed for the 21st century.Additionally, only 44% of Kenyans have internet access, with a significant disparity between urban and rural areas (Source: KNBS, Mbata, P. A., 2022). This digital divide, coupled with a gender gap in STEM fields (Source: López-Iñesta, E., et al., 2020), underscores the urgency of initiatives like ByteLab. By providing access to critical resources and fostering a love for STEM, we aim to bridge these gaps and unlock the full potential of Kenya’s youth.

Learning Paths

Hands-on, learning experiences that

nurture Critical

Problem Solving & Team Work

Physical Computing & Robotics

This program empowers students to blend the physical and digital realms, providing a hands-on education in programming, electronics, and creative problem-solving.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Coding Basics.

Through interactive projects and immersive experiences, students grasp the essentials of coding and problem-solving in the digital age.


Problem Solving & Team Work

Engineering & Mathematics

From building bridges to designing solutions, students embark on a hands-on journey into the world of engineering, sparking a passion for innovation.

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Artificial Intelligence

Students delve into a captivating realm of discovering how machines learn and adapt through interactive experiences, we prepare them to tackle AI's infinite possibilities.

Activities

Create a touch-sensitive piano or a motion-activated drum kit.

Build a simple image classification model using Google's Teachable Machine.

Program a robot to detect the line and make decisions based on the sensor inputs.

CSE & Environmental Engineering Department

Civil & Environmental Engineering Department

Materials Science & Engineering Department

CSE & Environmental Engineering Department

Civil & Environmental Engineering Department

Materials Science & Engineering Department

Explore the mechanics of joints, gears, and motors while programming the arm to perform different tasks.

Program an Arduino LED cube to display various patterns and animations

The Bridge Challenge. This delves into structural engineering, but also reinforces principles of physics and problem-solving.

CSE & Environmental Engineering Department

Civil & Environmental Engineering Department

Materials Science & Engineering Department

CSE & Environmental Engineering Department

Civil & Environmental Engineering Department

Materials Science & Engineering Department

1k

Students

We have taught or mentored over a thousand kids in Kenya, Join usfor our next program.

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istructors

Our staff are well trained and experienced in STEM education and life skills

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Careers

Your Child can get inspired to pursue
a career in STEM.

Come learn with us

We nurture young innovators in Kenya

We envision a future where every child has the opportunity to discover their potential in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The ByteLab aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, equipping our students with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Testimonial

Students Feedback

I loved being part of this amazing program. I got to build robots and circuits. I love the Bytelab

Jason Ochieng

Student

I made so many new friends
and coded my very first lines at the Bytelab. Cant wait to build more at next years program.

Janet Wesonga

Student

Bytelab is soo cool, i love the instructors, the lessons we have, when i grow up ill be an engineer just like my teachers.

Martin Kimani

Student

Events

Recent and

Upcoming Events

APR, 2024

Register

The Bytelab@Citam

Join us to learn : Web&web app development with HTML, CSS, JavaScript to empower your child  with the creative and technical skills to build their own digital projects.

Nov , 2023

Completed

The Bytelab@Citam

Rich and varied covering key STEM (science, tech, engineering & math) competencies such as coding, electronics, physical computing, and artificial intelligence.

Nov , 2023

Completed

The Bytelab@Citam

Rich and varied covering key STEM (science, tech, engineering & math) competencies such as coding, electronics, physical computing, and artificial intelligence.

Nov , 2023

Completed

The Bytelab@Citam

Rich and varied covering key STEM (science, tech, engineering & math) competencies such as coding, electronics, physical computing, and artificial intelligence.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

Nov - DeC 2024

The Bytelab @ CITAM. December 2024

Is your child ready to explore the fascinating world of physical computing and robotics? Join us at CITAM Rongai and CITAM Karen for an engaging two-week STEM program designed for kids aged 10 to 17!

April 2024

The Bytelab @ CITAM. April 2024

Is your child ready to explore the fascinating world of physical computing and robotics? Join us at CITAM Rongai for an engaging two-week STEM program designed for kids aged 10 to 17!

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.

OCT 20, 2022

Bachelor

The Middle East in the Twentieth Century

American Journal of Applied Scientific Research (AJASR) is a peer-reviewed, open access international journal, published by Science Publishing Group.