Huawei Sparks Digital Change in Rural Kenya
Huawei Sparks Digital Change in Rural Kenya
Huawei Technologies Kenya has reinforced its commitment to digital inclusion by commissioning a new ICT Lab at St. Stephens Namasoli Secondary School in Khwisero, Kakamega County.
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Moses M. Wetang’ula, officially opened the facility and praised the effort to bridge the rural-urban digital divide.
The lab features 30 modern computers and a 60-inch Max Hub smart teaching screen. These tools will enhance digital learning and help students and teachers develop essential ICT skills.
Programs Like Digitruck and DigiSchool Reach More Youth
Alongside infrastructure investment, Huawei is running innovative digital literacy programs. Digitruck and DigiSchool bring ICT training to rural and underserved urban communities. These initiatives directly support Kenya’s national goals for ICT literacy.
Since launching in 2019, the DigiTruck program has trained over 6,240 youth in 39 counties. In 2025 alone, it has reached more than 680 young people. Notably, 180 students in Baringo County recently completed training. Additional cohorts include 210 youth in Migori and Homa Bay, and 290 at Oriwo Boys High School.
Huawei Sparks Digital Change in Rural Kenya
These figures highlight the program’s impact in closing the digital skills gap. According to the World Bank (2023), only 38% of rural youth in Kenya possess basic ICT skills, compared to 67% in urban areas. As over 60% of jobs will require digital skills by 2030, these programs are vital.
“Our vision is to use technology as a driver for social change,” said Khadija Mohammed, Media & Government Relations Director at Huawei Kenya.
Rt. Hon. Wetang’ula added, “Huawei’s support will reduce digital disparities and create equal opportunities for all students.”
Huawei remains committed to empowering Kenyan youth and building a future-ready digital workforce.
