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The Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development on February 16, earmarked an estimated 50,000 entrepreneurs to enroll in a training program to enhance digital literacy within micro, small and medium size businesses in Kenya.
Through this program, the government is set to place 2,000 youth into employment by the end of the year.
This digital skills training program is aimed at enhancing employability of micro, small and medium size business ventures in the country. This is in line with the rapidly growing digital market.
Kenya partners with Stanbic and Microsoft in digital skills drive
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JOHANNESBURG - The Kenyan government through the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and Enterprise Development has partnered with Stanbic Kenya Foundation and Microsoft to impart digital skills to more than 50,000 entrepreneurs.
In a statement on Monday, the government said this will be made possible through a partnership signed between the ministry and Stanbic Kenya Foundation to enhance the employability of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and Kenyan citizens through digital training.
This partnership will see the private sector players addressing a digital skills gap within the market through digital learning.
The programme will target individuals who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 economic downturn that led to numerous job losses in the country. Stanbic bank and Microsoft Kenya will roll out the programme across the various counties in Kenya with support from the Ministry and its supporting state agencies that will see a total of 1,000 government employees upskilled and seconded to the program as instructors. The program expects to place 2,000 youth into employment by the end of 2021.
Speaking during the launch of the partnership, the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, Hon. Betty C. Maina said, “The digital landscape is transforming rapidly, and Kenya must adapt to the new changes to keep the citizens employable. The Kenya Government believes technology will play a key role in transforming the economy and creating employment. In this regard, we welcome the private sector in supporting the government’s efforts to advanc
Microsoft Kenya, Stanbic Kenya Foundation and the Kenyan Government have partnered to impart digital skills to 50,000 entrepreneurs. According to TechWeez, this move will see private sector players “address a digital skills gap within the market” through digital learning and skilling initiative. “The digital landscape is transforming rapidly, and Kenya must adapt to the new […]