The West Pokot County Government in partnership with the Project Trinité has launched a digital hub, an Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre aimed at equipping over 1000 youth with skills.
Launched alongside Joel Arumonyang, Principal Secretary for Public Works; the solar-powered hub will enable young people log in to design, code, market, or consult, and broaden their digital skills scope in order to compete favourably with the rest of the world.
Speaking during the launch, the West Pokot Deputy Governor Robert Komolle said that the hub is expected to open high-impact digital roles—from remote administration and data services to graphic design, digital marketing, programming, and online entrepreneurship.
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He reiterated that the global economy has shifted saying that today, a laptop and reliable internet can unlock international clients. “A skilled freelancer in West Pokot can serve a company in Europe. A digital marketer trained locally can manage campaigns across continents. Talent now travels through fiber optics and satellite beams.” He said
Komolle reaffirmed a shared commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive growth, adding that the impact of such a facility extends beyond employment.
“This is how transformation looks in the 21st century. Not smokestacks, but servers. Not factories, but fiber signals. Not migration to cities, but connectivity that brings the world home.” He said.
By Hillary Muhalya
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