The Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Innovation has launched a digital skills training targeting 20 million Kenyans
ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru says digital literacy is critical for all Kenyans especially at a time when most government services have been digitized .
“We urge Kenyans willing to enroll and learn digital skills to log into citizen.icta.go.ke. website and register,” he stated.
The ICT Ministry has already unveiled the Kenya National Digital Master plan 2022-2032 aimed at leveraging and deepening the contribution of the ICT sector to accelerate socio-economic growth.
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The Ministry in partnership with Kodris Africa is set to roll out a pilot project for the coding syllabus in 150 public schools, as part of measures to equip learners with 21 st century skills such as problem solving and algorithmic thinking, right from the elementary level.
“Adding coding to the school curriculum will enhance students’ technological skills and put them on the scope in the ever-growing world of technology. The real work we want to do is to prepare students for the job market,” Kodris CEO Mugumo Munene said.
