The government is committed to creating a viable environment for simplifying how young entrepreneurs conduct business in the digital space.

This afternoon, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Hon. William Kabogo Gitau visited Mt. Kenya Hub (M-Hub) in Nyeri County where youths learn how to explore opportunities in cybersecurity, blockchain and development of innovations.

CS Kabogo was impressed by the positive energy and innovative technologies exhibited by the young people.

The government acknowledges the importance of supporting young talents to grow the digital economy.

The CS said that in order to bolster such initiatives, the government is creating Centres of Excellence in all Constituencies, establishing 1,450 digital hubs at the Ward level countrywide and rolling out 100,000KMs of fiber optic cable in the country among other initiatives to create digital opportunities.

Earlier on, the CS toured Semiconductor Technologies Ltd (STL)which is hosted by Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) in Nyeri, a one of its kind in Kenya’s semiconductor industry.

Their innovative work on machines like Ol’ Borana and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) solutions is creating jobs and boosting the digital economy, aligning with the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

STL’s partnerships with local and global institutions are driving tech advancements, from solar panels to secure microchips. The Ministry is committed to supporting policies to grow Kenya’s electronics sector, paving the way for a tech-driven future.

The CS assured STL CEO Dr. Anthony Githinji

and other staff of the government's support.

Present were ODPC Data Commissioner Ms. Immaculate Kassait, ICT Secretary Security and Audit Control Mr. Emmanuel Kimeu, ICTA Board Director Mr. Savio Wambugu, among other officials.