Huawei DigiTruck Reaches Lamu as 140 Graduates Mark Programme’s 43rd County Milestone
More than 140 young people graduated from the Huawei DigiTruck Programme in Lamu County on Monday, 11 May 2026, in a ceremony that blended milestone statistics with the kind of personal stories rarely captured in digital skills tallies.
The graduation, held at the Kenya Maritime Authority Command Centre in Mokowe, made Lamu the 43rd county reached by the solar-powered mobile digital classroom, pushing total national enrolment to nearly 11,000 youth since the programme launched in 2019. Recent county deployments have included Wajir in February and Garissa in March 2026.
Among those collecting certificates was Rose Waithera, a young mother who enrolled while pregnant and, after delivering her baby mid-programme, returned to complete all five weeks of training. She received her certificate at the ceremony with her newborn in her arms, having commuted daily by two boats from her home in Manga island to reach the training site in Mokowe.
“I delivered my baby but returned to continue learning because I did not want to miss this opportunity. Graduating today while carrying my child is a proud moment for me and my family.” Rose said.
Also recognised was Simon Murimi, a student living with physical disabilities affecting both hands and legs, who attended every session and completed the programme in full.
“This programme has shown me that disability is not inability. I attended every session because I believe these digital skills will shape my future.” Simon said.
The Huawei DigiTruck Lamu cohort was delivered through a tripartite partnership between Huawei Kenya, the Lamu County Government, and Computers for Schools Kenya. The curriculum covers practical ICT and digital literacy skills, with an emphasis on employability, e-commerce, and digital entrepreneurship, competencies the county government framed as foundational to economic participation.
Deputy Governor Dr. Mbarak Bahjaj, who presided over the ceremony alongside County Executive Committee Member for ICT Aisha Shariff Omar, said the programme was directly aligned with efforts to close the skills gap in coastal and remote communities.
“This initiative is not only preparing youth for today’s technology-driven world, but also opening up pathways to innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful participation in the digital economy,” Dr. Bahjaj said.
Khadija Mohammed, Huawei Kenya’s Public Affairs and Media Director, used the occasion to restate the company’s broader digital transformation narrative, pointing to online jobs, e-commerce, and digital entrepreneurship as the practical end-points of the skilling investment.
“By investing in programmes like DigiTruck and partnering with like-minded organisations, we aim to expand access to opportunity and support youth from historically underserved communities like Lamu to actively participate in Kenya’s digital future,” she said.
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