UK donates 150 computers to empower marginalized groups

SHARON ATIENO-KNA

The United Kingdom (UK) Government has donated 150 computers to Man dera County to empower marginalized groups, including youth, women, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and senior citizens.

The Kenya Information and Communication Technology Action Network (KICTANet), a multi-stakeholder think tank for ICT policy and regulation, in partnership with the UK’s Digital Access Programme, aims to bridge the digital divide and enhance digital literacy within communities.

The programme aligns with the UK’s Digital Development Strategy (2024-2030), which prioritizes gender equity and social inclusion in digital access.

It also supports Kenya’s digital agenda and the Digital Superhighway Initiative, working toward a strong digital economy. 

Speaking during the flagging-off ceremony, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, highlighted the government’s commitment to bridging the digital divide and providing cyberspace opportunities for young Kenyans.

“Our government has a clear economic transfor mation programme with a focus on five pillars, one of which is the digital su perhighway and creative economy,” Tanui said.

Making his remarks, Director General of the Communications Authority (CA) David Mugonyi emphasized the significance of extending inter net access to marginalized communities.

British Deputy High Commissioner Dr. Ed Barnett announced that the computers, worth Sh15 million, feature accessibility tools and will be distributed across Mandera County.