Kenya’s Digital Skilling and Jobs Summit – Siaya Edition discusses accessing digital skills for the youth

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

A panel discussion at the Digital Skilling and Jobs Summit – Siaya Edition brought together key players from Kenya’s innovation ecosystem to guide young people on accessing digital skills training, online work opportunities and innovation support.

The session, organised by Konza Technopolis, focused on how youth can benefit from digital hubs and emerging technologies to build careers and develop solutions within the growing digital economy.

The discussion was moderated by the Chief Manager for Business Development and Innovation at Konza Technopolis and featured several industry leaders, including Magdaline Chepkemoi, Chief Executive Officer and founder of EldoHub, Wycliffe Omondi, co-founder of BuuPass, and Humphrey Muchuma, founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of INUA AI Group.

Other participants included Shisia Wasilwa from the Open University of Kenya and Rukiya Mohamed of Swahilipot Hub.

During the discussion, panelists shared insights on leveraging digital platforms, innovation hubs and emerging technologies to create employment opportunities and support entrepreneurship among young people.

Organisers said the session aimed to encourage youth to take advantage of the growing network of digital innovation hubs and skills programmes available across the country to participate in the expanding digital economy