Huawei‘s DigiTruck Initiative has empowered 6,000 Kenyan youth since its launch in 2019, equipping them with essential digital skills for success in the rapidly evolving ICT sector.
This milestone marks significant progress in bridging the digital divide and preparing young people for the future, expanding opportunities and driving positive change in Kenya.
The ‘DigiTruck,‘ a mobile classroom converted from a shipping container, is equipped with laptops, smartphones, and Virtual Reality headsets.
It travels to remote areas, providing hands-on training that enables youth to navigate the digital world, access online education, pursue remote job opportunities, and engage in digital trade.
The program prioritizes improving access to technology and education, opening doors for youth in rural and underserved communities.
The initiative’s success is a result of collaboration between Huawei Kenya, the national administration through the Ministry of Information, Communication and The Digital Economy, local and county leadership, and training partners like Computer for Schools Kenya.
Hon. John Kiarie, Member of Parliament (MP) for Dagoretti South and Chair of the National Assembly’s Communication, Information and Innovation Committee, praised the partnership, emphasizing the importance of public-private collaboration for digital transformation.
“Real transformation with a shared vision, and this is what is at the heart of the DigiTruck partnership. A dream where each school-leaving youth, especially from underserved communities in Kenya, has the basic ICT skills to earn a livelihood or join the digital workforce,” he commented. He also highlighted the program’s impact on communities, empowering them for better livelihoods.
Hon. Kiarie further stressed the crucial role of technology in driving growth across all sectors.
“In today’s world, no discipline stands alone independent of technology. If you think education, you have to think EduTech, for Agriculture, AgriTech, finance, FinTech, if you think Health, you have to think HealthTech and so on. Meaning that, Digital Skills, today, are as important as Basic Literacy and Numeracy.”
As part of Huawei’s commitment to investing in Kenya’s future, the DigiTruck program fosters a sustainable ICT talent ecosystem.
In 2024, DigiTruck trained 1,648 youth across six counties (Trans-Nzoia, Kiambu, Murang’a, Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, and Marsabit), with females comprising 55% of the trainees.
During the dissemination of the 2024 DigiTruck Status Report, Adam Lane, Government Affairs Director at Huawei Technologies Kenya, urged the youth to further develop their digital skills and use technology to create solutions for their communities and access online job opportunities.
“The skills you’ve gained are not only designed to propel you into the digital space but also to help you create solutions for your communities and access job opportunities through various online platforms. We encourage all young people to continue learning and upskilling, exploring new areas of growth as emerging technologies take center stage in our increasingly digital world.”
The Huawei DigiTruck program has become a vital component of Kenya’s ICT and digital literacy landscape, cultivating a tech-savvy generation ready to lead in the digital age.
By building a digitally skilled youth workforce, DigiTruck contributes to local, regional, and global development goals, driving a digital economy.
