Technopolis Development Authority has launched the 112th
Jitume Digital Hub at Ol Kalou Technical and Vocational College in Nyandarua
County.
The launch marks another milestone in the government’s commitment to expanding digital access, equipping young people with future-ready skills, and creating pathways to employment and entrepreneurship in the digital economy
The event also celebrated the graduation of 106 trainees who
completed the Jitume Digital Enablement Programme, joining a growing network of
digital champions empowered with practical skills to participate in the digital
and creative economy.
In addition, 200 beneficiaries have received support through the programme, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to inclusive digital transformation.
The Jitume Program (officially known as the Jitume Digital Enablement Programme) is a government of initiative launched under the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy.
The Ol Kalou Jitume Digital Hub at the Technical and Vocational College was equipped with 50 devices and is designed to serve as a centre for digital skills development, innovation, online work opportunities, and digital entrepreneurship.
Equipped with modern technology and supported through a collaborative public-sector approach, the hub will provide youth with access to training, mentorship, and digital job opportunities.
The launch aligns with the government's broader vision of
creating a digitally empowered society and ensuring that no region is left
behind in Kenya's digital transformation journey, as almost 350 Jitume Digital
Hubs have already been established.
Speaking during the launch, Jackie Kiaraho, Technopolis Development Authority Board member and the chief guest of the launch, reiterated the opportunities that the hub brings to the community, encouraged the youth to take advantage of the facility, and gain digital skills.
“The launch of the Ol Kalou Jitume Digital Hub represents opportunity, inclusion, and empowerment. Through Jitume, we are ensuring that young people across the country have access to the digital skills, tools, and opportunities needed to thrive in the modern economy."
In the same breath, Technopolis Development Authority CEO John Paul Okwiri emphasised the transformative impact of the Jitume Digital Programme across the country and the milestones it has taken since its inception in 2023, noting that it has so far trained over 140,000 youth and linked over 41,000 to economic opportunities, steadily building toward the target of one million trained Kenyans.
“As we celebrate the graduation of 106 digital champions today, we reaffirm our commitment to building a digitally skilled workforce that will drive Kenya's innovation agenda and contribute meaningfully to national development. We look forward to having more youth celebrate their graduations and earn a living from it."
For many graduates, the programme has already begun
transforming lives.
Loise Wanjiru Njoroge, one of the graduates from the programme, expressed her appreciation for the opportunity.
“Before joining the Jitume programme, I had limited exposure to digital work opportunities. Through the training, I gained practical digital skills, confidence, and a better understanding of how to earn income online. The programme has opened new possibilities for my future, and I am excited to apply what I have learned to build my career in the digital economy.”
