Huawei Kenya, in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Konza Technopolis, has launched two digital hubs in Kakamega County, aiming to enhance the youth's digital skills.
These hubs, located at Kakamega and Shianda Polytechnics, were inaugurated by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and ICT Cabinet Secretary Margaret Ndung’u.
Huawei Deputy CEO Steven Zang emphasized the company's commitment to bridging the digital divide, highlighting that Huawei had already surpassed its global target of connecting 120 million people to the internet by December 2025.
By October 2024, the company had brought connectivity to 121 million individuals in rural areas across nearly 80 countries, 34 of which were among the world’s least developed nations.
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Adam Lane, Huawei’s Deputy CEO for Government Affairs, underscored the importance of partnerships with institutions like TVETs to establish cost-effective digital learning hubs.
He highlighted the company’s wide range of training programs and pledged the rollout of over 20 schools by January, including specialized programs for students with special needs.
Prime CS Mudavadi praised the initiative, noting its potential to equip youth with critical digital skills and create job opportunities. He reiterated the government’s commitment to integrating technology into education and scaling e-learning.
Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa highlighted the hubs' role in advancing the county’s digital transformation, stressing that ICT would revolutionize service delivery across all sectors.
The initiative aligns with Kenya’s Jitume program, which aims to enhance digital literacy and provide employment opportunities.
The program has generated 450,000 jobs, with a target to employ 1 million youth. The government has established 274 of its planned 1,450 digital hubs nationwide, further driving Kenya’s digital agenda.
