Nyandarua Opens Three Digital Hubs to Boost ICT Access

The Government has intensified its push to close Kenya’s digital gap following the inauguration of three new digital hubs in Ol Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, aiming to widen digital inclusion, generate employment, and equip youth with skills for the contemporary digital economy.
Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo, Minister of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, oversaw the launch of hubs in Wiyumiririe, Passenga and Mirangine, part of a nationwide effort to establish innovation centers that bring technology to underserved areas.
Kabogo noted that one of the hubs sits within Ol’ Kalou constituency.
During the ceremony, he said the facilities marked a milestone toward guaranteeing that all Kenyans, irrespective of location, can access digital opportunities that can transform lives and livelihoods.
The digital hubs aim to empower youth, students, entrepreneurs and small businesses through affordable internet, digital skills training, online job platforms, innovation spaces and government e‑services.
The project is a partnership between the ministry and the National Government Constituencies Development Fund, and the centers are expected to become innovation hubs where residents can learn practical ICT skills, tap online work and develop tech‑driven business ideas.
At the Wiyumiririe hub unveiling, Kabogo described the facility as a key investment in Nyandarua’s future workforce, serving as both an innovation space and a learning center that helps residents develop digital competencies vital for today’s job market.
He added that bringing digital infrastructure closer to communities will enhance information access, spark innovation, foster entrepreneurship and drive economic empowerment.
Earlier, he launched the Mirangine hub, highlighting it as a significant step in the government’s expansion of digital centers, offering reliable connectivity, digital literacy programs, online employment options and various government e‑services.
Kabogo stressed that these investments lie at the core of the government’s strategy to create jobs through ICT while accelerating Kenya’s shift to a knowledge‑based economy.
The program also saw the commissioning of the Passenga hub, which is equipped with functional computers to support learning, innovation and digital entrepreneurship.
He said the hub would play a critical role in equipping young people with practical digital skills while expanding affordable internet services, enabling participants to compete in Kenya’s fast‑growing digital economy.
The three hubs are projected to benefit thousands of residents by offering online education, government e‑services, innovation programs and remote work opportunities, and they will support local entrepreneurs looking to leverage technology to broaden markets.
The initiative demonstrates the government’s broader commitment to accelerating digital transformation through expanded ICT infrastructure, increased digital literacy and inclusive technology access, and is expected to spur job creation, innovation and socio‑economic progress, especially among the youth.
As Kenya pushes forward with its digital transformation agenda, community digital hubs are poised to play a key role in ensuring no region is left behind on the path toward a digitally empowered, knowledge‑driven economy.