Nairobi, Kenya, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Government of Kenya and Huawei Kenya today released an independent evaluation report of the digital skills training provided by the DigiTruck program.
Eliud Owalo and the ICT Ministers of Lesotho, Saharawi and South Sudan. PS ICT John Tanui and his PS of Malawi, Saharawi, South Sudan and Zimbabwe. Director General of the Communications Bureau, CEO of the ICT Bureau. Government officials include Huawei Deputy CEO of Public Affairs Stephen Zhang, Enterprise Business MD Kevin Wen, Huawei DigiTrac Project Manager Ian Korir, and DigiTrac training. Young people accompanied him.
Released in 2019 kenya Based on Huawei’s TECH4ALL initiative, DigiTruck is a solar-powered mobile classroom equipped with internet connectivity, laptops, and smartphones. Digitrucks, made from used shipping containers on the backs of trucks, travel between remote communities. kenyawhich provides young people with free training in digital skills and enables them to participate more fully in the digital economy.
The report was launched at the Connected Africa Summit by Eliud Owalo, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and Digital Economy, and Huawei Kenya Deputy CEO. stephen chan.
Opening the summit, President Ruto highlighted the report’s findings and praised the program.
“This is the impact of simple interventions in empowering young people and confirms the promise of our collaborative approach and the power of partnership to achieve our ambitious goals.” said. william rutoPresident of the Republic kenya.
One of the key benefits of the DigiTruck program is its maneuverability, allowing training to be delivered even in hard-to-reach areas.
“To facilitate the optimal adoption of digital infrastructure, it is essential to have the right level of digital skills, which is why this DigiTruck program helps. Eliud Owaro, Cabinet Secretary at the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy, said: “We would like to thank Huawei for this innovative digital skills program and will continue to support Huawei in the future. I would like to assure you that we will continue to cooperate with Wei.” A program of digital skills as you roll out your digital transformation plan. ”
Each course is 40 hours long and provides training in digital and soft skills, including starting an online business, writing a resume, and applying for jobs online. A survey of 800 of the more than 4,000 youth trained over a four-year period revealed positive tangible outcomes that matter to beneficiaries. Some of the key findings include:
- 93% of respondents said their work ability had improved.
- 79% said they share their digital skills with others in their community and foster a culture of empowerment.
- Respondents reported a 6% decline in unemployment and a 7% decline in self-employment.
- 35% of respondents cited increased income from starting a business using new digital skills.
“From the beginning, the purpose of Digitruck was to reach remote areas, to reach young people who don’t normally have opportunities, and to reach all over the country,” he said. stephen chan, Deputy CEO of Huawei Kenya. “The purpose of this DigiTruck of his is not only to provide digital skills, but also to spread the message about the importance of digital skills and rally others to our cause.”
as kenya In the digital age, the need for digital skills has evolved from a luxury to a necessity.
The DigiTruck initiative, a joint effort with the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy, Huawei, and other partners, has been at the forefront of equipping Kenyan youth with these essential skills.
A summary of the report can be downloaded here.
Source Huawei
