By Eddah Waithaka
Huawei today graduated 200 learners from its DigiTruck digital skills programme during a ceremony at Baraza Park in Masalani, Ijara Constituency.
The mobile classroom initiative brings hands-on digital training directly to remote communities, equipping residents with practical tools to participate in Kenya’s growing digital economy.
The solar-powered DigiTruck covers essential areas including digital literacy, online safety, entrepreneurship, and practical use of digital tools.
By taking learning directly to the people, the programme improves livelihoods, strengthens employability, and supports small business growth in underserved areas.
With this rollout, Garissa becomes the third county in North Eastern region to benefit, following Wajir (2026) and Mandera (2021).This approach tackles persistent gender gaps in digital access.
In Kenya, only 35 percent of women use mobile internet compared to 50 percent of men, and for every 100 young men with digital skills, just 65 young women have comparable competencies.
National and county leaders attended the ceremony, including Hon. John Kiarie, Chair of the National Assembly Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation, alongside MPs and local leadership from Garissa County.
“Digital skills are no longer optional; they are foundational to economic participation and national competitiveness,” said Hon. Kiarie.
“Initiatives like DigiTruck demonstrate how we can take opportunity directly to communities, ensuring that young people in areas like Ijara are not left behind. The real impact lies in what these graduates do next—creating jobs, building businesses, and solving local challenges using technology.”
Jessy Kiveu Maruti, CEO of the ICT Authority, commended the initiative, “DigiTruck is a practical example of how partnerships can accelerate Kenya’s digital agenda by extending access to skills where they are needed most,” he said.
“By bringing training closer to communities, we build digital literacy and enable pathways to employment, entrepreneurship, and essential services.”
Graduates reported increased confidence in navigating digital platforms. Many noted new pathways to online work, entrepreneurship, and improved access to information and services.
Huawei’s DigiTruck initiative has now reached 42 counties and trained nearly 10,500 youth, including women, teachers, and small business owners.
As Huawei expands the programme nationwide, it continues to ensure that no citizen gets left behind in Kenya’s digital transformation.
