The Huawei DigiTruck Initiative has reached a remarkable milestone, benefiting over 6,000 youth in Kenya since its launch in 2019. By equipping young people with essential digital skills, the program is bridging the digital divide and preparing the next generation to thrive in the rapidly evolving ICT industry. This transformative initiative has become a cornerstone for empowering youth and creating opportunities for economic growth.
DigiTruck, a mobile classroom converted from a shipping container, travels to remote and underserved areas to provide hands-on training in digital literacy. Equipped with laptops, smartphones, and Virtual Reality headsets, the facility opens new doors for young people, enabling access to online education, remote jobs, and digital trade. With a strong focus on inclusivity, the program ensures that rural communities are not left behind in the digital era.
Strategic partnerships have been instrumental to the success of DigiTruck. The collaboration involves Huawei Kenya, the Ministry of Information, Communication and The Digital Economy, county leadership, and training partners such as Computers for Schools Kenya. This joint effort underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in driving meaningful digital transformation in Kenya.
Speaking during the release of the DigiTruck 2024 Status Report, Hon. John Kiarie, MP for Dagoretti South, emphasized the program’s impact on empowering youth in underserved communities. He highlighted the vital role of ICT skills in unlocking economic potential, noting that digital literacy is now as essential as basic literacy and numeracy in today’s world.
The program’s 2024 achievements include training 1,648 youth, 55% of whom were female, from six counties: Trans-Nzoia, Kiambu, Murang’a, Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, and Marsabit. Adam Lane, Government Affairs Director at Huawei Technologies Kenya, encouraged the youth to continue upskilling and leveraging their new digital skills to solve local problems and secure online job opportunities.
Huawei’s DigiTruck Initiative represents a significant contribution to Kenya’s ICT and digital literacy landscape, cultivating a digitally skilled workforce that will drive the country’s digital economy. By fostering innovation and creating sustainable talent ecosystems, Huawei is playing a pivotal role in Kenya’s digital transformation journey.
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