FEATURE: BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
IN KENYA, WE BELIEVE NO ONE SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND. THAT’ S WHY HUAWEI IS A STRATEGIC PARTNER IN UPSCALING DIGITAL SKILLS THROUGH INITIATIVES LIKE TECH4ALL.
the DigiTruck – with the aim of bringing digital skills to underserved communities. The programme provides free training in basic digital skills to less fortunate communities around the world and has provided training for nearly 6,000 Kenyan youth since 2019.
Target trainees include young people, adults and senior citizens who are looking to improve their employment prospects, access public services online and confidently use digital tools such as social media.
The roundtable highlighted the positive influence this programme is having in practice, emphasised by Eng. John Tanui CBS, representing the Kenyan government. He talked about how the project aligns with Kenya Vision 2030 by driving digital economic development through digital infrastructure rollout, digitised government services and digital skills training for remote and rural communities.
“ In Kenya, we believe no one should be left behind. That’ s why Huawei is a strategic partner in upscaling digital skills through initiatives like TECH4ALL, which we leverage to drive digital inclusion,” said Tanui.“ With
Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable
The project helps to encourage the number of people using the Internet as well as highlighting the benefits of doing so. The truck can access hard-to-reach areas where conventional classrooms aren’ t accessible. Inside the truck are laptops, VR headsets and built-in Wi-Fi – it is essentially a digital school providing free classes, resources and materials.
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