500 women in Murang'a trained on digital competency skills

The training focused on practical, market-relevant digital skills aimed at unlocking new opportunities in business, employment, and innovation.

“We are thrilled to partner with MaMa Doing Good to empower women with the digital skills they need to thrive in today’s connected world,” said Maureen Mwaniki, Director of Public Affairs at Huawei Kenya.

“Our goal is to ensure digital empowerment reaches women across the country—driving inclusion and bridging the digital divide. Through this program, we are creating pathways to a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”

At the program’s closing ceremony, organizers emphasized that digital literacy is no longer a luxury, it is a powerful enabler of economic independence, resilience, and participation in the modern economy.

“Digital skills are the new currency of opportunity,” said Ms. Joycelyn Mwikali, Director of Corporate Services at MaMa Doing Good. “This training is opening doors for 500 women and youth in Murang’a County. By equipping them with the right knowledge, we’re empowering participants to harness technology for entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable livelihoods.”

The program highlights a shared commitment by Huawei Kenya, CFSK, Joyful Women Organization, and MaMa Doing Good to bridge Kenya’s digital divide and ensure that women and youth are not just included, but positioned as leaders in the country’s rapidly evolving digital economy.

Recent data from the World Bank’s 2023 Digital Inclusion Report underscores the urgency of such efforts: only 38% of rural youth in Kenya possess basic ICT skills, compared to 67% in urban areas, revealing a significant gap in digital literacy that limits equitable access to opportunity.

Further, the World Bank’s Future of Work report projects that over 60% of jobs in Kenya by 2030 will require advanced digital and cognitive skills, reinforcing the need to invest in future-ready training now.