Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) 9th Cohort Graduation. The 9th graduation ceremony for the Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) took place today at the University of Nairobi. About 400 young people finished a tough Huawei training and got certified.
What is PDTP?
PDTP is a program run by the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy, together with the ICT Authority and Huawei. The goal is to give students real tech experience, not just classroom knowledge.
Why is This Program Important?
– Since 2014, more than 3,300 youths have graduated from PDTP.
– The training helps close the gap between what you learn in school and what jobs actually need.
– Graduates have skills in topics like networking, cybersecurity, AI, and software development.
Speech Highlights
During the event:
– **Principal Secretary John Tanui** said the world needs more tech experts than ever before.
– He told graduates to think of themselves as creators of Kenya’s digital future, not just job hunters.
– Young people are encouraged to start businesses, come up with new ideas, and join the global tech scene.
How PDTP Helps Kenya
PDTP shows that investing in the youth and giving them current tech skills is helping Kenya move forward in the digital world. Strong teamwork between the government and private companies, like Huawei, is making this possible.
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