Digital Inclusion Drive Sees Huawei Kenya Graduate 200 Youth in Wajir East
Wajir East, February 21, 2026 — Efforts to expand digital inclusion in marginalised areas received a major boost after 200 young people in Wajir East graduated from an intensive digital skills training programme delivered through Huawei Kenya’s DigiTruck initiative.
The graduation ceremony was presided over by Ummi Bashir, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Culture, the Arts and Heritage, alongside Aden Daudi and the Wajir County Commissioner.
Bashir underscored the growing role of digital skills in unlocking livelihoods and economic participation in an increasingly technology-driven world.
“The skills acquired over the past six weeks are not just training outcomes they are economic opportunities. They equip young people to earn a living, secure employment, or even create jobs for others as we move deeper into the digital age,” she said.
The DigiTruck programme is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services and the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy. It provides hands-on training in basic ICT literacy, online safety, digital productivity tools, entrepreneurship, and data privacy.
Daudi praised the initiative for dismantling long-standing barriers to opportunity for youth in the region, noting that many previously relied solely on mobile phones for access to digital services.
“Digital literacy is now a foundation for empowerment and economic inclusion. This programme has opened doors that were once out of reach for many young people,” he said.
Beneficiaries reported immediate impact, with one graduate saying the training enabled them to operate a computer confidently and apply for scholarships and other opportunities that previously seemed inaccessible.
The DigiTruck, a solar-powered mobile classroom, is designed to deliver free digital training directly to communities with limited infrastructure, ensuring access to technology-driven skills without the need to travel long distances.
According to Yuta Leng, Director of Public Affairs at Huawei Kenya, the initiative is part of a broader collaboration with government to bridge the digital divide and support Kenya’s digital transformation agenda.
“Through programmes like DigiTruck, we are ensuring every community has the skills needed to participate meaningfully in the digital economy,” Leng said.
The Wajir East training marks the programme’s expansion into Wajir County as the 40th county reached nationwide, bringing the total number of youth trained to more than 9,000. Huawei Kenya plans to continue rolling out the initiative across the country as part of ongoing efforts to promote digital inclusion, youth empowerment, and national development.
