By Habil Onyango
Interior Permanent Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has said that the Government is committed to expanding digital inclusion across all parts of the country.
Omollo, who chairs the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee, said that they will continue to bring digital skills to more communities, empower more youths, and foster greater innovation.
The PS, however, said that the Government cannot achieve this alone and called on local leaders, businesses, and stakeholders to join in this mission.
Omollo said that by investing in digital education, the nation invests in people, and through this, the country builds stronger communities, which creates stronger communities and a stronger and more prosperous country.
“As Chair of the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4), I reaffirm our commitment to expanding digital inclusion across Kenya. We will continue to bring digital skills to more communities, empower more youth, and foster greater innovation,” said Omollo.
“However, we cannot do this alone. We call on local leaders, businesses, and stakeholders to join us in this mission. Because when we invest in digital education, we invest in people. When we invest in people, we build stronger communities. And when we build stronger communities, we create a stronger, more prosperous Kenya,” said the PS.
The PS was speaking at Oriwo High School in Homa Bay when he presided over the graduation of 290 trainees from the Huawei DigiTruck digital skills training programme.
He was accompanied by Adam Lane, Director for Government Affairs and Policy, Huawei Kenya.
Omollo said that the country is not just producing digital users but is shaping digital leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who will help Homa Bay and Kenya embrace the digital future.
“To our 290 graduates, today is a proud moment not just for you, but for your families, your communities, and for all of us who believe in the power of education and technology,” said Omollo.
“Today, we mark a significant milestone here in Homa Bay, where 143 women and 147 men graduate after completing a six-week intensive digital skills training.
“Like many counties, Homa Bay faces challenges in digital literacy, job access, and technology-driven entrepreneurship. That is why the Government, in partnership with Huawei, is bringing digital training directly to communities, ensuring that no one is left behind in this digital revolution,” he said.
“Our graduates have completed an intensive program, gaining essential digital skills to thrive in today’s economy. They have mastered basic computer literacy, explored online job opportunities in remote work and the gig economy, and studied digital marketing and financial literacy to grow and sustain businesses.”
“Most importantly, they have been trained in online safety and cybersecurity, ensuring they can navigate the internet responsibly, protect personal data, and avoid cyber threats,” he added.
“This is not the end of your journey; it is just the beginning. You now have the knowledge, skills, and tools to compete, innovate, and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world,” he added.
“We expect to see higher enrolment rates into ICT-related courses as graduates apply their skills, increased self-employment driven by digital entrepreneurship, and a notable rise in the usage of digital solutions, particularly in rural areas.”
According to Omollo, the programme is aligned with Kenya’s bottom-up economic transformation agenda of fostering growth in the digital superhighway and creative economy, which provides training in computer literacy, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, and online safety, ensuring that participants have the tools to thrive in today’s digital economy.
“Digital skills are no longer optional; they are mandatory. Whether you aim to start an online business, work remotely, or leverage technology to enhance your daily life, digital literacy is the key to unlocking opportunities,” he said.
According to Alan, the programme has already been rolled out in Trans Nzoia, Kiambu, Nairobi, Uasin Gishu, Marsabit, and Homa Bay counties.
In 2024 alone, the program has equipped 1,648 individuals with digital skills, 906 of whom are women, reinforcing our commitment to gender inclusivity in digital empowerment.
