About SpaceShift

Where People and Technology Meet

Space Shift prepares people and organizations for a digital future through practical learning in cybersecurity, responsible AI, digital literacy, and emerging technologies.

Mission

To empower individuals and businesses with the knowledge, tools, and practical skills needed to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.

Vision

To contribute to a future where individuals and organizations use technology securely, ethically, and confidently against cyber threats.

Our Story

From peer conversations to a growing digital safety movement.

2024

The Spark

SpaceShift began as peer-led school sessions on digital safety and online respect.

2025

Community Momentum

The initiative expanded into webinars, mentorship circles, and girls in STEM programs.

2026

Scaling the Movement

SpaceShift is building partner-ready programs for schools, sponsors, and youth hubs across Kenya.

Our Story

Started by young builders who saw the gap between technology access and digital safety.

Space Shift is an award-winning cybersecurity initiative dedicated to raising awareness and promoting digital safety. Our mission is to empower individuals and businesses with the knowledge, tools, and practical skills needed to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. As cyber threats continue to evolve alongside emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, many people remain unaware of the risks and how to protect themselves online. Through masterclasses, gamified learning, and engaging animations, we make cybersecurity education accessible, interactive, and memorable. Our team of experts is made up of six talented young individuals who bring together diverse expertise in cybersecurity, software development, governance, risk, and compliance to drive impactful digital safety education. Our vision is to contribute to a future where individuals and organizations use technology securely, ethically, and confidently against cyber threats.

Meet the Team

The young leaders driving SpaceShift's mission.

Linet Kamotho

Linet Kamotho

Founder

Linet Kamotho is a certified cybersecurity professional and a young scientist whose work bridges science and technology. She is passionate about empowering youth and shaping safer, smarter futures.

Linet Githi

Linet Githi

Co-Founder

Linet Githii is a Cybersecurity (GRC) professional and Co-Founder of SpaceShift. She believes in using technology as a force for good and is passionate about creating opportunities for learning, mentorship, and digital empowerment for young people around the world.

Duran Reddy

Duran Reddy

Developer

Duran Reddy combines academic research in artificial intelligence with hands-on experience as a systems engineer in the utility technology sector. Through mentorship, he aims to guide aspiring tech professionals in turning curiosity into capability and ambition into long-term success.

Sheila Fana

Sheila Fana

Developer

Sheila Fana is an impact-driven software developer experienced in AI, cybersecurity, and building technology that solves real-world problems. Dedicated to mentorship and empowering young people through digital inclusion and STEM initiatives.

Core Values

Principles that guide every workshop, mentorship circle, and partnership.

Safety first

Digital confidence begins with dignity, consent, privacy, and protection.

Youth-led change

Young people are not just beneficiaries. They are designers, trainers, and leaders.

Inclusive access

Programs prioritize girls, underserved learners, and communities often left out of tech.

Ethical innovation

We teach technology as a tool for fairness, creativity, accountability, and public good.

Why It Matters

Cybersecurity and AI aren't just technology issues, they're people issues.

The future isn't waiting. Every day, technology shapes how we make decisions, communicate, work, and learn. The real challenge isn't keeping up with technology—it's preparing people to use it safely, responsibly, and confidently.

Digital safety for all matters because harm online can affect mental health, education, reputation, and opportunity. SpaceShift makes safety practical, peer-led, and hopeful.