Digitruck Trainees Graduate In Trans-Nzoia County

221 youths from Trans N’zoia graduated last week after undertaking ICT courses offered by Huawei under its Huawei DigiTruck initiative, bringing close to 5,000 the total number of those who have been trained in over 30 Counties since 2019.

The event presided over by the Principal Secretary of Foreign Affairs Dr Abraham Korir Singoei, saw 143 boys and 78 girls’ graduate. The graduands will now be able to study online, find jobs online, trade online, and work online.

“Education is of great importance and as we continue to construct schools, we shall prioritize the continued teaching and learning of digital skills. Thank you to the Huawei team for accepting to develop the capacity of our young people in digital skills,” Dr Korir said.

Steven Zhang, Deputy CEO for Public Affairs of Huawei Kenya emphasized the contribution Huawei has made to Kenya in providing ICT infrastructure especially in rural areas whilst also stressing Huawei’s commitment to providing digital skills.

“ICT is the fastest growing part of the economy, and is also critical for all other parts of the economy. Yet, just providing the technology is not enough if people do not know how to use it; and today I have seen that some of you have been able to take your business online, making use of your skills to do online writing among other jobs, whilst others have been motivated to take up technological courses and programs,” Zhang said.

During the training 22 teachers also participated, enabling them to use technology better in the classroom to enhance learning and to teach digital skills to their learners in class.

From its launch in October 2019, DigiTruck in Kenya has provided over 40,000 hours of digital training to more than 1,500 rural teachers, young people, and entrepreneurs.