Janet's story about her first success after participating in konnekt Digital Literacy Workshops

"My name is Janet.  I recently took a big step and started my own grocery stand, specializing in fresh produce from upcountry. While I knew I had high-quality produce for sale, I didn’t really know how to reach more customers. That’s when I joined the Digital Literacy Workshop classes, and everything changed.  Before, I had never considered using social media to promote my business. Now, with the encouragement and support of the Konnekt team, I created a TikTok account for my business and began sharing photos of my products.

What happened next was incredible! . Not long after,, I received a message from a customer from Waithaka (10 kilometers away!) - she saw my TikTok, and loved the look of my green bananas. The next thing I knew, she was at my shop, having traveled all this way, just to buy my green bananas! That one sale was a huge moment for me - it showed me the potential of what I was doing and proved that social media really works. 

Since then, social media has become a vital part of my business, helping me not only sell produce but also build connections and expand my reach every day. 

Thanks to the Digital Literacy Workshops and konnekt, I feel empowered, and I am excited to see what the future holds!"