Nairobi, Kenya – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has highlighted the critical role of public-private partnerships in accelerating Kenya’s technological advancement, following a high-level meeting with a delegation from Huawei Kenya. The Deputy President and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula hosted the delegation, led by Huawei Kenya CEO Gao Fei, to discuss a range of collaborative ICT initiatives aimed at bridging the nation’s digital divide.

A key focus of the discussion was the highly successful solar-powered DigiTruck program, an innovative mobile IT classroom that delivers essential digital skills training to remote and underserved communities. Kindiki praised the 26-year partnership between Kenya and Huawei, stating that “technology, people and partnerships will remain important going forward.” Officials noted that over 150 students in Kisii County recently completed a four-week digital skills program through the DigiTruck, and they also highlighted a new DigiTruck innovation competition that provides mentorship and support to help top student projects launch as tech ventures. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Mwaura Ogogo commended the initiative as a model of effective public-private cooperation, announcing that the DigiTruck program will soon be expanded to new counties, including Tharaka-Nithi, to empower even more young Kenyans with the skills they need to thrive in a technology-driven economy.