My name is Beatrice Ochieng, and I’m a Legal Transcriber at Adept Technologies Kenya.
Growing up and still living in Kibera, I know firsthand the struggles and the common narrative of limited opportunities. For a long time, my daily routine was just waking up, cleaning, and helping my parents run their small-scale business, a cycle shared by many of my friends. Joblessness felt like an unavoidable reality.
Then, everything changed.
I was introduced to the Ajira Digital Program through a friend, who is now also my colleague at Adept. After completing my training, I was referred to Adept Technologies. I still remember the sheer joy when I received the call for an interview, it felt like a lifetime of submitting CVs with no reply had finally paid off. When I officially joined the team, it was the best gift I could have asked for.
A New Chapter of Opportunity
Adept Technologies, in partnership with Ajira, is an organization that truly embodies supportive, responsible leadership. They have created a great world for youth, and I am living proof. For a young person from the slum, having a job at Adept pulled me away from the negative pressures of unemployment, including the risk of drug use, early pregnancies, and simply a lack of direction. We know unemployment is a pandemic in Kenya, affecting youth across all regions. Adept and Ajira have set a powerful example, contributing significantly to formal job growth in our soaring population.
It’s more than just a job; it’s a life change. I was picked up, dusted off, and given an opportunity to help my family. I can now proudly help pay my siblings’ school fees, contribute to the rent, and put food on the table. Beyond the financial stability, this opportunity has given me a profound sense of meaning and purpose. I feel connected to my country’s growth, knowing that a portion of my paycheck contributes to the very taxes that fund social services like roads and schools.
Driving Business and Personal Growth
Adept Technologies doesn’t just create jobs; they are proficient in delivering solutions that drive business success. As a company, Adept makes huge gains in efficiency and productivity possible for clients through expert data management, improving how they collect, organize, and manage their documents and information. This commitment to immense customer satisfaction is one of Adept’s greatest achievements, which in turn boosts businesses across the country.
Working here has also allowed me to meet new people, grow my professional network, and build valuable long-term connections. I have a steady stream of income, which gives me a powerful sense of security and stability, a foundation upon which I can proudly build my life.
Adept Technologies gave me hope, and they continue to give hope to countless youth from all walks of life. Our company truly lives up to the Marie Forleo’s quote, “Never start a business to make money but rather to make a difference.”
