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Nairobi City County has launched a Ksh2 billion Digital Inclusion Fund to support youth, women, and persons with disabilities in tech. Announced in April 2024, the fund provides grants for coding bootcamps, assistive tech startups, and community Wi-Fi in informal settlements. Partners include Moringa School, Safaricom Foundation, and Microsoft. The initiative aligns with Governor Sakaja’s Digital Economy Blueprint and aims to create 10,000 digital jobs by 2026. Priority areas include Mukuru, Kibera, and Mathare. The county will also deploy 50 digital literacy kiosks offering free training in AI, cybersecurity, and e-commerce.