On June 28, 2025, over 150 youth in Kisii County graduated from a four-week digital skills training program through the Huawei DigiTruck Program, aimed at bridging Kenya's digital divide.

• 150 participants completed training in essential digital skills like computer use and entrepreneurship.
• Key figures include Hon. Irene Mayaka and Cabinet Secretary for Education Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, who praised the program's impact.
• The graduation contributes to a broader initiative that has trained over 9,000 youth across 39 counties since its launch in 2019.

Kenya's booming digital economy faces aggressive cyberattacks, underscoring the critical need for robust cybersecurity frameworks. Recent incidents, including a major theft at Equity Bank and a ransomware attack on Naivas, reveal the vulnerabilities businesses face.

• In April 2024, Equity Bank lost KES 179 million directly from customer accounts due to cybercriminal activity.
• Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate cybersecurity frameworks for business survival.
• Cybersecurity frameworks can be mandatory or voluntary, with small and medium enterprises facing unique challenges in implementation.