Eldoret: Members of Parliament have pledged their support for the National Digital Transformation Agenda, announcing plans to establish at least one digital hub in every ward across the country. The initiative, totaling 1,450 hubs, aims to accelerate innovation, entrepreneurship, youth empowerment, and job creation in line with the government’s digital superhighway vision.
According to Kenya News Agency, speaking during the Kenya Software and AI Summit 2025 at Moi University Annex Campus in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Turbo MP Janet Sitienei stated that the digital hubs will serve as ‘new engines of opportunity and creativity,’ helping to unlock the potential of Kenya’s young innovators and position the nation as a global technology player. She emphasized that as Members of Parliament, they are fully committed to supporting the National Digital Transformation Agenda under the leadership of President Dr. William Samoei Ruto.
Sitienei commended the Ministry of ICT and the Digital Economy, the African Telecommunication Union, and other partners for their role in championing digital growth through collaborative platforms like the Software and AI Summit. She highlighted that the programme aligns with the Kenya Digital Master Plan, which envisions a connected, inclusive, and technology-driven economy.
The Turbo legislator further noted that Uasin Gishu, known as the ‘County of Champions’, is ready to play a leading role in nurturing digital skills and supporting innovation hubs that empower youth to turn ideas into transformative businesses. She drew parallels between Kenya’s potential in software export industries and its global success in athletics.
Sitienei proposed the creation of a youth-led taskforce to spearhead annual technology exhibitions, pilot local innovations, and connect developers and startups with potential investors and partners. She also urged continued investment in digital education, mentorship, and university-based technology centres to develop export-ready products and strengthen Kenya’s position as an emerging tech hub.
She concluded by stating that AI and ICT will help the youth create jobs, become self-reliant, and elevate Kenya to new heights of innovation.
