What will my child learn at Root Access?

Students learn how computers actually work from the ground up: Linux installation, command line navigation, file systems, bash scripting, and real-world troubleshooting. They leave with practical skills that give them a significant advantage in any future tech education.

Does my child need prior computer experience?

No prior experience needed. If your child can type and browse the web, they're ready. We start from the very basics and build up.

Does my child need their own laptop?

We offer two packages. The Full Package (KES 45,000) includes a refurbished ThinkPad laptop that your child keeps. The BYOL package (KES 25,000) lets your child bring their own laptop — we provide a bootable Linux USB so nothing on their machine is changed.

What ages is Root Access for?

Root Access is designed for teenagers aged 12 to 18. The curriculum is built to be engaging and hands-on, not academic.

Root Access — Hands-On Linux & Computer Skills for Teens

// curriculum

What your child will learn

Most kids use computers every day but have zero idea how they actually work. Root Access fixes that — in 4 hands-on Saturdays.

Week 01

Meet Your Machine

What's inside a computer, how hardware talks to software, installing Linux for the first time, and the moment the terminal blinks — waiting for their first command.

Week 02

Command Line Confidence

Navigating file systems, creating and destroying files, understanding permissions, and learning to read error messages instead of panicking.

Week 03

Scripting & Automation

Writing their first bash script, automating a real task, variables, loops, conditionals — turning repetitive work into one command.

Week 04

Build & Present

A mini capstone project pulling everything together. Troubleshooting challenges. Demo day — parents invited to see what their kids built.

// packages

Choose your package

Two ways to join — whether your child needs a laptop or already has one. Same curriculum, same instructor, same experience.

Laptop Included

KES 45,000

Everything included — nothing else to buy

⚡ Early bird: KES 35,000 (first 5 spots)

✓ Refurbished ThinkPad laptop — yours to keep
✓ Install Linux yourself in Week 1 — part of the learning
✓ 4 Saturday sessions (16 hours total)
✓ Small group — personal attention guaranteed
✓ All course materials included
✓ Demo day for parents on Week 4

BYOL

Bring Your Own Laptop

KES 25,000

Same program — bring your own machine

✓ Bootable Linux USB drive provided
✓ Runs Linux without touching your hard drive
✓ 4 Saturday sessions (16 hours total)
✓ Small group — personal attention guaranteed
✓ All course materials included
✓ Demo day for parents on Week 4

// why this matters

Your child has a laptop.
Do they know how it works?

Most teenagers are consumers of technology — they use apps, browse the web, and play games. But they don't understand what's happening underneath. Root Access changes that.

→ Ahead in university

CS students encounter Linux in 2nd or 3rd year and struggle. Your child will already be comfortable.

→ Problem-solving mindset

Reading error messages, debugging, finding solutions — skills that transfer to every field, not just tech.

→ Real confidence

Not the "I can use Canva" kind. The kind where they install an OS, write code, and fix things themselves.

// FAQ

Common questions

Does my child need prior experience? +

No. If they can type and use a web browser, they're ready. We start from the very basics — what a computer actually is — and build up from there.

What laptop does the Full Package include? +

A refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad with an Intel i5 processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD. The laptop comes blank — your child installs Linux on it themselves in Week 1. That's part of the learning experience. They keep it after the program.

Will the BYOL option affect my child's laptop? +

Not at all. We provide a bootable USB drive that runs Linux entirely from the USB — nothing is installed on the hard drive, nothing is changed on their machine. When they remove the USB and restart, everything is exactly as it was.

What are the class times and dates? +

4 consecutive Saturdays in April 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Exact start date will be confirmed upon registration. Classes are held at Nairobi Garage, Karen.

How many students per class? +

We keep the group small, with a teaching assistant for support. This ensures every student gets individual attention when things go wrong (and in Linux, things will go wrong — that's part of the learning).

What if my child already knows some coding? +

Even better. Most young coders use high-level tools but have never touched the terminal or understood what sits beneath their IDE. Root Access fills that gap — it's the foundation that makes everything else click.

My child already has a laptop — should I still choose the Full Package? +

Many parents do. The Full Package gives your child a dedicated Linux machine they can experiment with freely — break things, reinstall, tinker — without any risk to the family laptop. It also means they can keep practicing at home without you worrying about your files or settings being affected.

What laptop specs are needed for BYOL? +

Any laptop from the last 8 years should work. Minimum 4GB RAM recommended. We'll test-boot the Linux USB on the first day and have backup machines available if there are compatibility issues.