This archive report was first published on 23 October 2019.
On October 22, 2019, Moi University launched six locally assembled Information and Communication Technology (ICT) devices, marking a significant step towards promoting innovation and job creation in the country.
The devices, under the university's brand name, were assembled at the university's digital assembly plant at Rivatex in Eldoret. The plant, which has a capacity to produce 4,000 devices per day, now employs over 100 locals and has the potential to grow to over 300.
The devices, which include MU Fortune Slim Book and MU Trigono, Slim desktop, mini Personal Computer (PC), Fortune desktop, Workstation, and Workbook, were assembled at a cost of Sh500 million. They run on the latest Intel and Microsoft technologies and are priced between Sh30,000 and Sh100,000, depending on the product's specification, type, and functionality.
Speaking at the launch, ICT and Innovation Permanent Secretary Jerome Ochieng emphasized the government's commitment to supporting institutions that prioritize innovation. He urged government institutions to support the initiative by purchasing locally assembled devices and challenged the plant to produce premium, competitive products.
Moi University Vice Chancellor Isaac Kosgey highlighted the plant's achievements, including the production of 150,000 ICT gadgets for the Digital Literacy Program and 70,000 national census gadgets during the recent census program.
