Over 200 youths in Migori benefit from digital skills training

At least 216 youths in Migori County have been trained on digital skills to enhance their employability and create income-generating opportunities. The training was done by the National Youth Council in partnership with the Kenya National Innovation Agency, Huawei, Safaricom and Computers for Schools Kenya. The one-month training at Uriri Training and Vocational College (TVC) equipped the youth with various computer literacy, digital marketing, online entrepreneurship, and financial literacy skills. Uriri MP Mark Nyamita underscored the importance of the digital programme, saying that it will go a long way in ensuring capacity building is done from the lowest level. "The students have been trained on basic computer skills, online safety and how to behave online," said Eng Nyamita during the graduation of the candidates. The MP urged the youths to use the digital skills responsibly. He outlined plans to set up ICT hubs in five wards in the constituency in addition to the institution which has 100 computers. "We want that even when schools are closed, the doors to this institution allow people to train," Nyamita said. Huawei Director of Government Affairs Adam Lane said the DigiTruck delivered cutting-edge digital education directly to underserved communities. "By providing hands-on learning experiences, the initiative bridges the digital divide in rural regions and empowers youth with the tools to thrive in an increasingly digital world," Lane said. He committed to fostering inclusive digital transformation, especially for women and youth in rural areas. Maurine Riziki, a student who benefited from the training, said the skills she gained have opened new doors for her. "I've already landed freelance design jobs and earned income as I prepare for university. This training has been life-changing," Riziki said. Uriri Technical and Vocational College Principal Jared Odhiambo said they were now releasing youth who have gained digital skills to go and earn a living. "They had sessions where they were training in the Jitume lab on online jobs by the Ajira and Jitume group," Odhiambo said. The principal who encouraged Kenyans to acquire digital skills said women from Uriri markets also registered and have gained digital literacy.

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