Over six weeks, Huawei's TECH4ALL digital inclusion initiative trained 290 youth—143 women and 147 men—providing them with essential digital skills in computer literacy, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and cybersecurity. This training empowers them to navigate the digital world safely and confidently.
"Digital skills are no longer optional; they are mandatory. Whether starting an online business, working remotely, or leveraging technology, digital literacy unlocks opportunities," said Dr. Raymond Omollo, C.B.S., Principal Secretary for the State Department for Internal Security and National Administration of Kenya.
The DigiTruck, a fully solar-powered mobile classroom mounted on the back of a truck, delivers digital training to remote communities. Equipped with workstations, internet connectivity, and digital tools, it has provided free training for 6,030 youth across 36 counties since its launch in 2019. In 2024 alone, 906 of the 1,648 trainees were women.
"In addition to our university training partnership with over 60 universities and TVETs, the DigiTruck allows us to reach youth outside of formal education and in rural areas. I'm proud to say that we have ensured an equal gender split amongst trainees, as digital skills are truly necessary for everyone in today’s economy," said Adam Lane, Director of Government Affairs and Policy.
The DigiTruck project is a collaborative effort led by Kenya’s ICT Authority under the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy, alongside partners such as the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the National Youth Council, the Kenya National Innovation Agency, Safaricom, Computers for Schools Kenya, and other local organizations.
Aligned with Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda and Digital Superhighway Agenda, the initiative bridges the digital divide, empowering future digital leaders and driving innovation. The Homa Bay training included an innovation competition, where participants developed digital solutions to address community challenges. Winning projects aimed to enhance healthcare service delivery, improve the lives of local quarry workers, and promote cybersecurity awareness.
DigiTruck graduates are expected to contribute to higher ICT course enrollment, increased digital entrepreneurship, and greater digital adoption in rural areas.
As part of the broader Skills on Wheels program, DigiTruck has delivered digital skills and cybersecurity awareness training to more than 110,000 people in 20 countries, covering over 50,000 kilometers by the end of 2024.
