This archive report was first published on 16 July 2021.
On July 16, 2021, the Ministry of Education's State Department for Vocational and Technical Training signed a partnership with Huawei to enhance ICT development within technical education and training in Kenya.
State Department for Vocational and Technical Training Principal Secretary Dr. Margaret Mwakima emphasized the importance of this partnership, stating that the Ministry of Education has taken note of Huawei's initiatives to develop the digital talent of the youth in the country and beyond.
"It is for this reason that the ministry will sign a partnership to expand Huawei ICT Academies in our TVET institutions," she said.
The partnership aims to enhance capacity building among 150 trainers from institutions across the country, while offering industry-level training to over 1,000 students to prepare them to work in the ICT industry.
Speaking at the event, Huawei's Deputy CEO Fiona Pan emphasized the need for Kenya to have a skilled workforce empowered and equipped to take up new opportunities presented by emerging technologies.
According to a report by the World Bank, it is estimated that 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030, making it critical for everyone to partake in the development and take advantage of the opportunities brought about by the ever-changing digital economy.
By Hamdi Mohamud
