Kenya is leveraging relationships with major technology businesses to deliver advanced digital skills, mentorship, and market access to youth-led enterprises.
John Tanui, principal secretary of the State Department for ICT and Digital Economy, revealed comparable partnerships with Google, Huawei, and Microsoft.
On Monday, he met with Fikirini Jacobs, principal secretary of the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, to explore how Kenya's youth are driving transformation through software development, digital content creation, gaming, agri-tech, and entrepreneurship.
"As a country, we are intentionally investing in their growth by expanding access to digital infrastructure, training, and platforms for monetisation," Tanui said after the meeting.
He stated that the government is preparing young people to thrive in the global digital economy through initiatives such as the Kenya cyber game challenge 2025, the establishment of information and communication technology innovation hubs across the country, the Jitume digital programme, and National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement.
"These efforts are further supported by public-private collaborations that promote job creation in Business Process Outsourcing sector, freelancing, e-commerce and creative industries," Tanui said.
Tanui declared that the government would work closely with stakeholders to coordinate goals and improve collaboration, ensuring that local young people are job creators, innovators, and global digital leaders.
"The future belongs to our youth, and together, we are building a foundation for inclusive, tech-driven prosperity," he concluded.
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