[PHOTOS]: Rachael Ruto launches Digital Skills Literacy Programme

First Lady sayst it's essential to equip women with digital literacy skills

In Summary
  • Mama Rachael said empowering women with digital skills is key to their personal and professional growth due to rapid advancement of technology.
  • The programme aims to equip women with the knowledge and digital skills required while promoting responsible e-waste management.
by PERPETUA ETYANG
InPictures
06 March 2023 - 16:11
First Lady Rachael Ruto and other dignitaries during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
First Lady Rachael Ruto and other dignitaries during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
Image: THE FIRST LADY KENYA / TWITTER

First Lady Rachael Ruto on Monday inaugurated the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi.

This is in line with the 2023 International Women's Day theme of 'DigitALL'.

In a statement, the First Lady said that it is essential to equip women with digital literacy skills in the age of digitalisation.

First Lady Rachael Ruto and during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
First Lady Rachael Ruto and during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
Image: THE FIRST LADY KENYA/ TWITTER

She said that it is also essential to bridge the gender gap and ensure inclusivity.

Mama Rachael said empowering women with digital skills is key to their personal and professional growth due to the rapid advancement of technology.

The programme aims to equip women with the knowledge and digital skills required while promoting responsible e-waste management.

The programme is in partnership with Computers for Schools Kenya.

First Lady Rachael Ruto during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
First Lady Rachael Ruto during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
Image: THE FIRST LADY KENYA/ TWITTER
First Lady Rachael Ruto during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
First Lady Rachael Ruto during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
Image: FIRST LADY KENYA / TWITTER
The Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
The Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
Image: THE FIRST LADY KENYA / TWITTER
First Lady Rachael Ruto embraces school children during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
First Lady Rachael Ruto embraces school children during the inauguration of the Digital Skills Literacy Programme in Nairobi on March 6.
Image: FIRST LADY KENYA / TWITTER

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