180 young people trained in ICT through a Huawei-Kenyan Government partnership.
A group of 180 youth in Eldama Ravine have completed a month-long digital training program aimed at unlocking new opportunities through tech. The project, led by the government and Huawei, was carried out using the Huawei DigiTruck — a mobile digital classroom powered by solar energy.
The sessions were hosted at Kabimoi Vocational Training Centre, where learners got hands-on training in computer use, digital safety, entrepreneurship, and how to build an online presence. Graduates also received mentorship to help them develop and promote their business ideas online.
Keithlyn Jerono, one of the beneficiaries, said she now plans to use her digital knowledge to teach health awareness and help market farm produce from her village. “I now see a computer not just as a machine but as a way to share ideas and create something new,” she said.
Government Pushes for Digital Inclusion in Remote Areas
ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, who led the event, said that giving youth in rural areas digital tools will drive local economies forward. “For Kenya to rise economically, we must train and equip our youth with tech skills,” he noted. Kabogo added that over 6,000 young people have already benefited from the program across Kenya.
Another graduate, Kibet Korir, an animal health specialist, shared plans to create a website that helps farmers understand livestock diseases and access market information more easily.
ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui said the government is focused on ensuring that even far-off villages are not left behind in the digital revolution. “Our work is to make sure everyone gets access to digital knowledge so that no one is excluded,” he said.
Huawei Kenya’s Deputy CEO, Stephen Zhang, praised the effort and said that apart from tech training, the program also covered money management, internet safety, and startup skills. He confirmed that the DigiTruck has already travelled to 39 countries, helping young people and women in remote places.
This partnership between public and private sectors is now seen as a major step toward bridging the digital gap and giving Kenyan youth a chance to shine in the global tech space.