In Nandi, a remote region in Kenya surrounded by hills and dominated by family-run farms, access to the internet and digital tools remains extremely limited. Many locals have never experienced online connectivity, making it challenging for residents to gain essential digital skills. Recognizing the barriers, Huawei and the Belgian NGO Close the Gap have introduced an innovative solution to reach underserved communities.
The initiative features a mobile, solar-powered classroom called DigiTruck, a converted shipping container on wheels equipped with 20 laptops, 20 VR headsets, and built-in Wi-Fi. The truck travels to remote areas, providing free digital classes, resources, and materials to communities that conventional classrooms cannot reach. Courses can run for up to a month, offering participants hands-on training designed to bridge the digital literacy gap.
Since its launch in October 2019, the DigiTruck in Kenya has delivered over 40,000 hours of digital training and benefited more than 1,500 rural teachers, young people, and entrepreneurs. Students have reported acquiring critical skills that help them pursue career opportunities, start businesses, and support their communities.
