IT graduate turns TukTuk into mobile cyber café, serving Kenyan neighbourhoods

University of Embu IT graduate Leonard has spent over two years driving a fully equipped TukTuk that offers internet access, printing and other digital services to communities where fixed cyber cafés are scarce.

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Leonard, an information technology graduate of the University of Embu, has converted a standard TukTuk into a fully functioning mobile cyber café.

The vehicle is fitted with the necessary equipment to provide typical cyber‑café services, enabling residents to browse the internet, print documents and complete other digital tasks without travelling far.

Rather than waiting for customers to visit a fixed location, Leonard drives the mobile unit from area to area, bringing digital services directly to neighbourhoods where brick‑and‑mortar cyber cafés are scarce or difficult to reach.

He has been travelling between different locations for more than two years, refining his approach and expanding his reach as demand emerges.

The venture has drawn online attention as an example of how university graduates can create jobs through innovation, resonating with many Kenyans facing graduate unemployment.

Observers note that Leonard’s model combines a technical qualification with a self‑sustaining livelihood, reflecting the hustler spirit common among young Kenyans.

The story has been shared across Facebook communities, highlighting the practical application of IT skills to generate income while serving local needs.