DigiKen initiative: Innovation hubs selected to advance Kenya’s digital future

UNESCO-UNEVOC/Youssouph Kenya is taking bold steps to secure its place at the forefront of the digital transformation with the selection of 15 Digital Innovation Hubs (DiHs) under UN Joint SDG Fund Programme Digiken (Digital Platforms Kenya). This initiative led by the UN Resident Coordinator and a consortium of UN Agencies, UNESCO (lead agency), UNCDF, UN Women, and UNEP in close cooperation with Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communication and Digital Economy (MoICDE) aims to harness the power of homegrown digital platforms to drive sustainable and inclusive development in Kenya. Other partners include the Kenya School of Government, Directorate of Training and Human Capital Development, Green Digital Innovation Hub (gDiH), GIZ Digital Transformation Center Kenya, the Estonian Centre for International Development among others. A vision for the future The Digital Innovation Hubs are more than just training centers—they are the foundation of Kenya’s digital future. By empowering individuals, supporting businesses, and fostering collaboration, these hubs will play a critical role in achieving the goals of the DigiKen initiative. They represent a bold vision for a Kenya where digital innovation drives sustainable development, empowers people, creates opportunities for all, and ensures that no one is left behind through youth and women-led entrepreneurship. […]

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