State to build 1,450 digital hubs in wards
By KNA, April 5, 2024The government plans to establish at least 1450 digital hubs in each ward across the country to enable the youth to acquire digital skills.
The move will help bridge the gap and reduce the unemployment levels in the country.
Information, Communication and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo revealed that the plan was on course to fully equip the hubs to enable the youth access digital skills.
He said the youth will have access to a digital world, work, and earn a livelihood for developed societies through a platform. “Thus, through ICT we will create jobs for the youths,” he added.
The hub, equipped with internet connectivity, tutors, and computers, will guide students towards a digital era where they can earn and influence the digital world. Thus, the initiative aims to connect residents with numerous and lucrative online job opportunities.
“We want the people to get linked to Australia, Singapore and Canada jobs right from the villages because the world is a global village,” noted Owalo.
He further announced that the government is acquiring affordable smart phones to enable the public to access all government services available on E-Citizen.
“We aim to prevent parents from obtaining necessary services due to bribery at government offices by providing easy access to all necessary services via smartphones,” he said.