Institutional Grade
Hardware & Software Architecture
Every device and software licence is standardised, costed to the shilling, and deployed under a turnkey 3-year support SLA. KICD- approved digital textbooks, zero-downtime infrastructure, and institutional-grade endpoint management — from day one.
Standardised Hardware Portfolio
Every component costed, specified, and warrantied
No procurement ambiguity. Every deployment uses these exact models at these exact contract prices — published transparently so that every shilling is accountable.
Initiative 1
1 School 1 Lab — VDI Smart Classroom
Enterprise-grade on-premise compute infrastructure for high-density student learning. Centralised Shared Computing (RDS) eliminates the desktop maintenance graveyard — zero IT burden, full co-management.
| Component | Qty | Unit (KES) | Total (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VDI Central Host — Dual Xeon 64GB VDI RDS Server | 1 | Ksh 225,000.00 | Ksh 225,000.00 |
| VDI Endpoints — vCloudPoint V1 Zero Client × 30 | 30 | Ksh 28,350.00 | Ksh 850,500.00 |
| Visual Interfaces — Acer V206Q 19.5" LED × 30 | 30 | Ksh 14,623.50 | Ksh 438,705.00 |
| Teacher Command — Mini PC (Intel i3, 8GB RAM, 240GB SSD) | 1 | Ksh 52,000.00 | Ksh 52,000.00 |
| Network Infrastructure — Gigabit 48-Port Switch + 6U Cabinet + CAT6 Cabling | 1 | Ksh 45,000.00 | Ksh 45,000.00 |
| Input Peripherals — AOC MK160 Keyboard & Mouse Set × 30 | 30 | Ksh 1,800.00 | Ksh 54,000.00 |
| Classroom Software — vMatrix Classroom Control (Bundled) (Bundled) | 1 | Ksh 0.00 | Ksh 0.00 |
| Power Infrastructure — 3kVA Hybrid Inverter + 5.12kWh LiFePO4 | 1 | Ksh 300,000.00 | Ksh 300,000.00 |
| Consolidated Wholesale Discount | 1 | -Ksh 365,205.00 | -Ksh 365,205.00 |
| School Registration Fee (flat KES Ksh 25,000.00) | 1 | -Ksh 25,000.00 | -Ksh 25,000.00 |
| Itemised Turnkey Cost | Ksh 1,965,205.00 | ||
| Consolidated Wholesale Turnkey Contract | Ksh 1,575,000 | ||
The VDI Advantage
Traditional desktops consume up to 250W each. The vCloudPoint V1 endpoints draw 5W per seat — the entire lab runs on solar. Under our Green Pledge, each deployment includes 30 legacy trees planted.
Initiative 2
1 Student 1 Laptop — 50-Student Mobile Cohort
Cloud-first, flexible mobile computing with rugged touchscreen convertibles. Minimum 50 devices per deployment for local cluster viability. PreyProject geofencing + Workspace ONE UEM secure every device.
| Component | Qty | Unit (KES) | Total (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Hardware — Acer TravelMate B3 Spin 11 Touch × 50 | 50 | Ksh 70,498.50 | Ksh 3,524,925.00 |
| Teacher Hardware — Acer TravelMate P4 Spin 14 (NPU) | 1 | Ksh 175,498.50 | Ksh 175,498.50 |
| Surge Storage — Acer ACC320 Smart Charging Cart (32-Slot) × 2 | 2 | Ksh 120,000.00 | Ksh 240,000.00 |
| Power Solution — 3kVA Hybrid Inverter + 5.12kWh LiFePO4 | 1 | Ksh 300,000.00 | Ksh 300,000.00 |
| Asset Security — PreyProject Enterprise — 3 Year × 50 | 50 | Ksh 10,800.00 | Ksh 540,000.00 |
| Support SLA — KaribuKloud Comprehensive SLA — 3 Year × 50 | 50 | Ksh 27,000.00 | Ksh 1,350,000.00 |
| Digital Textbooks — KICD OPIQ Student Package — 3 Year × 50 | 50 | Ksh 10,476.00 | Ksh 523,800.00 |
| OPIQ Teacher Console (Cohort Bonus — KES 0) | 1 | Ksh 0.00 | Ksh 0.00 |
| School Registration Fee (flat KES Ksh 25,000.00 per application) | 1 | (Ksh 25,000.00) | -Ksh 25,000.00 |
| Grand Total (Hardware + Software + Infrastructure) | Ksh 6,654,223.50 | ||
| School Registration Fee (flat Ksh 25,000.00 per application) | (Ksh 25,000.00) | ||
| Net Crowdfunding Target | Ksh 6,629,224 | ||
Cohort Bonus
With 50+ seats, the OPIQ Educator Suite is completely free (KES 0) — all teacher licences are unlocked by the cohort. PreyProject and KaribuKloud SLA run for the full 3-year lifecycle on every student device.
Initiative 3
1 Teacher 1 Laptop — Educator Command Center
AI-ready mobile workstation with subsidised ownership. Teachers apply with a KES 500 fee and pay KES 3,000 co-payment; the remaining lifecycle cost is crowdfunded by sponsors.
| Component | B2B Cost (KES) | Sponsor Target |
|---|---|---|
| Acer TravelMate P4 Spin 14 (NPU) | Ksh 175,498.50 | Ksh 175,498.50 |
| OPIQ Educator Suite — 3 Year | Ksh 30,000.00 | Ksh 30,000.00 |
| PreyProject Enterprise — 3 Year | Ksh 10,800.00 | Ksh 10,800.00 |
| KaribuKloud Comprehensive SLA — 3 Year | Ksh 27,000.00 | Ksh 27,000.00 |
| Educator Co-Payment (KES 500 App Fee + KES 3,000/mo × 36 months) | — | (Ksh 108,500.00) |
| True 3-Year Lifecycle Value | Ksh 243,298.50 | — |
| Sponsor Crowdfunding Goal (per teacher) | Ksh 134,799 |
Architecture Decisions
Cloud & Multi-Cloud Deployment Models
Technical analysis covering the three most common infrastructure configurations in our deployment portfolio — evaluated for the operational realities of Kenyan classrooms.
Microsoft vs. Google — How We Deploy Both
The Shule Project is ecosystem-agnostic. We deploy Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace side by side, choosing the right toolchain for each school's operational context.
At a Glance
Quick Budget Reference
Select deployment sizes with computed net crowdfunding budgets. Every figure is auto-calculated from the published unit cost table.
| Deployment | Gross Cost | Offset / Contribution | Net Target (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Teacher (3-Year Lifecycle) | Ksh 243,299 | −Ksh 108,500 | Ksh 134,799 |
| 10 Teachers (3-Year Lifecycle) | Ksh 2,432,985 | −Ksh 1,085,000 | Ksh 1,347,985 |
| 50 Students — Mobile Cohort | Ksh 6,654,224 | −Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 6,629,224 |
| 30-Seat VDI Smart Lab | Ksh 1,965,205 | −Ksh 25,000 | Ksh 1,575,000 |
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Active Deployment Programmes
Active Programmes
Live, registered projects. Every contribution is tracked, every device managed under MDaaS, every tree logged under the Green Pledge. Budget targets are auto-calculated from published unit costs.