CS Owalo launches Digital Lab at Igembe Boys in Meru

Information and Technology Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has launched a Jitume Centre at Igembe Boys High School in Meru county.

Owalo was accompanied by Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi.

"In the company of my Cabinet colleague, Agriculture CS, Mithika Linturi, I have today launched a Jitume Centre at Igembe Boys High School in Meru County," Owalo said in a tweet

This he added, was as part of the Digital transformative agenda of the Kenya Kwanza government.

The CS also launched a public WiFi at Maua Market, in Meru county.

Owalo earlier said the government is banking on enhancing skills among the youth through the new technology to enable them to access the digital job market.

"The Kenyan government is digitising the country by internet connectivity to create job opportunities for the youth," he said.

He said internet connectivity in technical institutions and villages in 1,450 wards is one of the Kenya Kwanza administration's agenda meant to increase job opportunities for the youth.

Jitume Digital Laboratories is supported by Konza techno cities through the Ministry of ICT.