State boosts digital access with computers for Nyakach youth hubs

ROBERT OJWANG’ - KNA

The Government has distributed desktop computers to digital hubs in Nyakach Consti tuency, Kisumu County, in a move aimed at expan ding access to digital tools, skills training and online employment opportuni ties for young people.

The computers were delivered under the Jitume Digital Enablement Programme, a flagship initiative of the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) that seeks to improve digital access and strengthen ICT capacity across the country.

Speaking during the handover, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Children Welfare and Social Pro tection, Carren Ageng’o, urged youth in Nyakach to take full advantage of the programme to unlock opportunities in the digital and creative economy.

“The national gover nment is working closely with Members of Par liament to ensure digital hubs are equipped with the necessary tools so that our youth can improve their digital literacy and access online job oppor tunities both locally and internationally,” she said.

Nyakach Member of Parliament, Aduma Owuor, described the donation as a major miles tone in efforts to expand digital access, empower youth with ICT skills and create opportunities for innovation, learning and employment. 

“We have received a consignment of compu ters for three of our five ICT hubs as we continue implementing our vision of establishing one ICT hub in every ward across Nyakach Constituency,” said Owuor.

He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide through the establishment of modern ICT hubs equi pped with the infra structure required to support digital learning and entrepreneurship.

The Jitume Youth Digital Empowerment Centres form part of the government’s broader Digital Superhighway Programme, which aims to equip young people with the skills, techno logy and resources needed to participate effectively in the digital economy.

Established by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy in partnership with Konza Technopolis Development Authority and the ICT Authority, the centres are designed to prepare learners for technology--driven careers and online work opportunities.

The hubs are equipped with virtual desktop infrastructure worksta tions and high-speed fibre internet, creating an enabling environment for digital learning, inno vation and entrepreneurship