The youth have been urged to take advantage of the Jitume Programme to gain valuable digital skills that would enable them acquire online jobs to become self-employed in life.
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo revealed that the programme was aimed at providing the youth with access to digital services, digital skills, and opportunities to enable them take advantage of technology for job creation.
Speaking during the official launch of a Jitume Digital Hub at the Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College, the CS reiterated the government’s commitment to creating employment for the youth.
“I am here on behalf of President William Ruto to officially open this Digital Hub as a promise to help our youth access job opportunities. Times have changed, our youth now can work remotely for different clients abroad,” he said.
He added that the labs would not only be used to train the youth but also ensure that they earn as they learn.
The CS reiterated that the Government would connect internet in the Digital hubs and provide resources for the youth giving them access to digital services, skills and opportunities.
Owalo further revealed that the government is setting up 1,450 ICT hubs across the country, in all the wards and launching free public Wi-Fi hotspots to ensure easy access to internet and digital skills training.
“We are going to install 1,450 Digital Hubs in each Ward in the country. We are working with Members of Parliament to ensure every ward gets a Digital Hub. We are also helping Mama Soko by providing WiFi to help them to use internet for their business,” said the CS.
Owalo said that the government has established 100,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables across the country, making it easier for citizens to access the internet.
By Rop Janet
