Huawei Kenya has launched two digital hubs in Kakamega County as part of its efforts to enhance digital learning for young people.
The hubs, located at Kakamega and Shianda Polytechnics, were inaugurated in partnership with Konza Technopolis and the Ministry of ICT, with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and ICT Cabinet Secretary Margaret Ndung’u officiating the event.
Huawei Deputy CEO Steven Zang highlighted the company’s commitment to bridging the digital divide, emphasizing its global efforts to expand internet access.
“We promised to connect 120 million additional people to the internet by December 2025.
By the end of October 2024, we had already exceeded this target, bringing connectivity to 121 million people in rural areas across nearly 80 countries, including 34 of the UN’s least developed countries,” said Zang.
Adam Lane, Huawei’s Deputy CEO for Government Affairs, noted that the company is leveraging existing resources to establish more hubs across Kenya.
Through collaborations with TVET institutions and the integration of existing infrastructure such as fiber networks, Huawei aims to make digital learning accessible and impactful.
“We have a range of training programs and a wealth of skills at Huawei that we want to share. With digital infrastructure and platforms like the Huawei or Konza cloud, we can deliver life-changing impacts,” Lane said.
He added that Huawei plans to open over 20 schools in January, with a focus on special needs education using tailored software to enhance learning.
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi underscored the importance of the hubs in equipping young people with the skills needed for the digital economy.
“These hubs will create employment opportunities and provide youth with access to ICT education.
Technology offers immense potential to expand businesses and transform lives.
The government remains committed to integrating technology into our education system,” he stated.
Kakamega Governor Fernandez Barasa echoed these sentiments, noting the transformative potential of ICT in service delivery and other sectors.
“ICT is bridging gaps faster than we imagined, and these hubs will drive the county’s digital transformation efforts,” Barasa said.
The initiative aligns with the national Jitume program, which aims to equip young people with digital skills and create employment opportunities.
To date, the program has facilitated 450,000 jobs, with a target of 1 million.
The government also plans to establish 1,450 digital hubs across Kenya, with 274 already operational.
The Kakamega digital hubs mark a significant step in expanding digital literacy and empowering Kenya’s youth to thrive in the evolving digital economy.
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