New mum among graduates as Huawei equips 140 youth in Lamu

R W, a young mother from Manga, enrolled in the Huawei DigiTruck programme while pregnant.

 She delivered her baby during the five-week training and later returned to complete the course.

 Living in a remote part of Lamu county, her daily commute to the training site in Mokowe required her to board two separate boats, a sacrifice she considered necessary to secure a better life.

 On Monday, R W stood at the Mokowe Kenya Maritime Authority Command Centre to receive her certificate of completion.

 She was among more than 140 young people who graduated from the Huawei DigiTruck programme in Lamu.

 Reflecting on her journey, R W said the sacrifice was worth it.

 “During the training period, 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.”

 The five-week intensive training initiative equipped participants with practical ICT and digital literacy skills and highlighted extraordinary stories of personal perseverance that transcended physical and social barriers.

 Also recognised was Simon Murimi, a student living with disabilities affecting both his hands and legs, who attended every training session and successfully completed the programme.

 The implementation of the DigiTruck in Lamu was the result of a strategic partnership between Huawei Kenya, the county government and Computers for Schools Kenya.

 The curriculum was specifically designed to enhance employability, entrepreneurship and innovation among young people in areas such as Mokowe and Mpeketoni.

 The Huawei DigiTruck, a solar-powered mobile digital classroom, has now reached 43 counties across Kenya.

 Since its launch in 2019, the programme has trained nearly 11,000 youth nationwide. Its most recent deployments before Lamu were in Wajir and Garissa in February and March 2026, respectively.

 Lamu Deputy Governor Mbarak Bahjaj, who presided over the event, emphasised the critical role of such initiatives in bridging the digital divide.

 He applauded the graduates for acquiring the skills needed to thrive in a technology-driven economy.

 “By equipping Lamu’s youth with practical digital knowledge and modern ICT competencies, this initiative is not only preparing them for today’s technology-driven world, but also opening up pathways to innovation, entrepreneurship and meaningful participation in the digital economy,” he said.

 “This is a significant step towards empowering local communities through access to opportunity and inclusive growth.”

 The graduation ceremony was also attended by Climate Change, ICT, E-Government and Citizen Participation executive Aisha Omar, alongside other county officials and representatives from Huawei Kenya.

 Huawei public affairs and media director Khadija Mohammed commended the graduates for their resilience and encouraged them to apply their newly acquired skills in real-world contexts.

 “Through opportunities such as online jobs, e-commerce and digital entrepreneurship, young people can unlock new pathways to income generation and self-reliance,” Mohammed said.

 She reaffirmed Huawei’s commitment to Kenya’s digital transformation, noting that investing in underserved communities such as Lamu is foundational to a thriving national digital economy.