Digital dreams take shape as over 900 youths graduate with new skills in Busia County
By Emmanuel Jumaah
More than 900 young people, including 52 persons living with disabilities, have graduated after completing a three-month digital economy training program in Busia County.
The graduates have been encouraged to use their newly acquired skills to uplift others in their communities who lack digital knowledge, in a move aimed at improving livelihoods and expanding opportunities in the digital space.
The graduation ceremony was held at Lwanya Girls High School, where the Chief Executive Officer of the African Centre for Women, Information and Communications Technology, Constantin Obuya, described the initiative as a game-changer.
Obuya noted that the training has the potential not only to transform the lives of young people but also to significantly boost the local economy.
Facilitators of the program, led by Linda Oduor, echoed these sentiments and urged the graduates to embrace innovation and actively seek markets for their digital skills.
Paul Otuoma, who addressed the event virtually, praised the program, noting that it aligns with the county’s ongoing development agenda. He highlighted initiatives such as modern market projects and the NYOTA Youth Empowerment Program as key opportunities that the graduates can tap into.
Meanwhile, the Chairperson of the Busia County Public Service Board, Onyura Michael Onyura, revealed that the county government is planning to integrate some of the graduates into various sectors, offering them further opportunities to apply their skills.
The initiative is expected to play a crucial role in enhancing digital inclusion and economic growth in Busia County.
