By Azizah Abdullahi | Wajir Today | Friday, 20 February 2026
More than 180 young people in Wajir County have graduated from a digital skills training programme aimed at boosting employability and promoting safer use of online platforms.
The six-week course, implemented by Huawei in collaboration with Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and supported by the national government, trained youths from Wajir East Constituency in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and online safety.
Culture and Heritage Principal Secretary Umi Bashir said the training would help young people tap into opportunities in the digital economy, highlighting strong participation by girls.
“By equipping the youths with practical technological competencies, the DigiTruck initiative is bridging the digital divide, nurturing a generation of innovators and opening sustainable pathway to employment and economic empowerment,” Bashir said
The PS lauded the partnership with Huawei which helped train youths from underserved areas for free.
“Through a strategic partnership with Huawei, the solar powered mobile classroom has delivered free, hands-on digital skills training directly to underserved communities” She added
Officials said the programme brought technical training closer to residents in a county where access to specialised courses is limited.
Wajir County Commissioner Karuku Ngumo said the initiative helped reduce costs for youths who would otherwise travel to other parts of the country for similar training.
“This programme has brought skills to the doorstep of our youths. You have been taught how to earn a living, not just given short-term support,” Ngumo said.
He urged participants to apply the knowledge responsibly, warning against misuse of social media and reminding them of legal provisions under Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.
Wajir East Member of Parliament Adan Daud said the training was designed to respond to rising demand for digital skills and remote work opportunities.
“The future is in ICT, and you now have the tools,” Daud said, advising graduates to remain cautious of online scams and questionable job offers.
Lead trainer Adams Makau said the Huawei DigiTruck programme had operated in Wajir for four weeks, providing instruction in basic computer literacy, digital marketing, entrepreneurship, online safety and data protection.
“The graduates are now digitally empowered and can use these skills to seek employment, apply for online jobs or market their businesses,” Makau said.
