The Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Hon. William Kabogo Gitau has officially opened the NG-CDF Mvita Jitume Digital Hub in Mombasa County,

The Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Hon. William Kabogo Gitau has officially opened the NG-CDF Mvita Jitume Digital Hub in Mombasa County.

The CS, who was accompanied by Mvita MP Constituency Hon. Mohamed Soud Machele, noted that he was impressed by the large number of Mvita youth who are already utilising the facility.

Already, 248 youths have been trained in the facility, and the CS  graced their  graduation.

The students were trained in digital literacy skills, financial literacy, etiquette and communication skills amongst other lessons for a period of one month.

Jitume is an initiative by the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy rolled out through Konza Technopolis, ICTA and supported by various partners.

The Initiative is aimed at providing the youth with access to digital services, digital skills and opportunities to enable them to take advantage of technology for job creation.

We are committed to ensure that the vision of H.E. President William Ruto to empower Kenyans by increasing connectivity and digital skilling is realised.

The CS stated that the government is pursuing development and positive change.

CS Kabogo was accompanied by Principal Secretaries (ICT And the Digital Economy) Eng. John Tanui, (Broadcasting and Telecommunications) Mr. Stephen Isaboke, ICTA Board Chair Hon. Lily Ngok, ICTA CEO Mr. Stanley Kamanguya.

Also in attendance were Mbooni MP Hon. Erastus Kivasu, Mombasa County Commissioner Mr.Mohammed Noor, Principal NG-CDF Mvita Jitume Digital Hub Mr. Ali Athman and other stakeholders.