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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 35004, member: 636"]
Kenya teams up with Huawei for digital growth. Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi met with Huawei's Global Vice President Wang Ke in Beijing to expand their tech partnership. They plan to improve rural internet access, create youth training programs, and support Kenya's new AI strategy. This meeting happened during President Ruto's state visit to China.

The government wants to build on past successful projects with Huawei. They aim to connect more schools, TVET institutions, and hospitals across Kenya. Mudavadi shared that 274 digital hubs already exist in TVET centers nationwide. The long-term goal reach 1,450 hubs as part of Kenya's economic transformation plan. Wang Ke confirmed Huawei stands ready to help achieve these digital goals.

Huawei has already connected 121 million people in rural areas across almost 80 countries. The Chinese tech company provides telecommunications equipment, smartphones, cloud computing, and AI solutions globally. In Kenya, Huawei supports internet connectivity in educational facilities, helps with 5G networks, and trains young people in tech skills. These partnerships form part of Kenya's strategy to become a regional technology leader.
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