Launch of Siaya Community Digital Hub
Today the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, EGH joined H.E. President Dr. William Ruto as he launched the Siaya Community Digital Hub in Bondo, a major step in the government’s push to expand digital opportunities for young people across the country.
Speaking during the launch, President Ruto encouraged youth to explore opportunities in the digital economy. President Ruto noted that about 330,000 Kenyan youth are currently engaged in online jobs, a number projected to increase to more than one million by next year.
The President said that the government, working with the Members of Parliament, is establishing ICT hubs across the country to equip youth with digital skills and access to global markets.
The President also observed that more than 540,000 Kenyan youth are currently working abroad, urging them to avoid exploitation and instead focus on empowering themselves while contributing to the country’s development.
The launch marked the culmination of the week-long Digital Skilling and Job Summit 2026 held in Siaya under the theme, “Empowering Siaya's Future: Digital Connectivity, Skills, Jobs and Creative Economy for Sustainable Growth.”
The Siaya Community Digital Hub will serve as a catalyst for transformation by providing digital infrastructure, reliable internet connectivity, structured training and mentorship. The facility will create pathways for young people to access global employment opportunities and participate in the digital and creative economy.
This initiative is part of the Ministry’s broader digital transformation programme, which includes rolling out over 100,000 kilometres of fibre optic infrastructure, establishing 1,450 ward-level digital hubs, expanding public Wi-Fi access, implementing the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project, and scaling nationwide digital skills training.
The Ministry is also advancing policy and regulatory frameworks for Artificial Intelligence, data governance and cybersecurity to support a secure, resilient, and inclusive digital ecosystem.
As the Government accelerates the Digital Superhighway agenda, it remains committed to ensuring no region is left behind by expanding connectivity, promoting innovation, and creating new opportunities for all Kenyans in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
Among leaders present at the launch were Dr Oburu Odinga, Siaya Senator and ODM Party leader; Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi; Gladys Wanga, Governor of Homa Bay County; ICT and Digital Economy Principal Secretary John Kipchumba Tanui; Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Steve Isaboke EBS ; Trade Principal Secretary Regina Akoth Ombam; Children Services Principal Secretary Caren Angego; and Blue Economy and Fisheries Principal Secretary Betsy Njagi, among other leaders.