Harnessing the Power of Digital Literacy to Empower Kenyan Youth

By Robert Mutasi 

The large number of people, who are young people in Kenya, is a very important pillar for economic growth in the near future. 

However, this large number of young people will be properly discovered through investments aimed at many young people, Investing that will cultivate the best skills most important if digital education. 

The issue of giving digital education training priority is not only to connect in the digital world but to give young people skills that will help them benefit and flourish in the digital economy that is growing rapidly around the world. 

This education is more than accessing the internet, it is a wide device to facilitate critical thinking, problem-solving, and responsible digital citizenship. 

It is understanding and knowing how to use for education, entrepreneurship, and communication. 

Internet connection is a very good thing, but it is our responsibility to use these devices properly to benefit young people. 

There are obstacles that prevent this education from reaching many people, thus holding the effort back. 

The current digital divide in particular, rural areas, this indicates the essence of hindering these efforts. 

An effective method of focusing on the training of this digital education, must go the distance to reach all systems equally. 

This should be present with Youth-led initiatives and programs that directly focus on practical applications. 

Educating through entrepreneurship, collaboration, and knowledge sharing is important. 

Digital youth projects, mentoring training programs, and practical workshop training that stimulate the growth of digital entrepreneurship and can create jobs and nurture a culture of innovation. 

This initiative should also be geographically inclusive. Bridging the digital divide in rural communities is paramount.

This project should also be related to the geographical. This will help reduce the gap between digital connectivity in rural areas. 

Investing should focus on providing access to technology, training for young people and their mentors and a positive environment.