Katakwi, Uganda. October 3 rd 2023 – The tech giants Huawei
Technologies have launched the DigiTruck in Teso Sub-region in
eastern Uganda to equip youth, farmers and local district officers with
digital skills to enable them engage in e-commerce and market their
produce.
The Vice President said that the Digitruck project would create
sustainable livelihood opportunities for the informal sector through
enabling small business owners to participate in regional and national
trade. "Digital transformation is one of the key drivers of effective
human capital development," she said.
H.E Jessica Alupo lauded Huawei for demystifying ICT by making it
all-inclusive to farmers, youths, women, young girls and boys, elderly
and different other categories. She appealed to the youth and all those
who will benefit from this project to be generous with the skills acquired
in order to achieve a multiplier effect.
She said the government considers Huawei Uganda as a strategic and
important partner in the transformation of Uganda. “We also
acknowledge with appreciation to Huawei for building smart
infrastructure here, such as aiding education through ICT,” she said.
The Uganda DigiTruck project is aligned with the country’s 2040 vision,
National Development Plan, and Education Digital Agenda Strategy all
aimed at transforming the East African state into a digital village.
Mr. Ebittu James who spoke on behalf of Hon. Amongi Betty, Minister
of Gender, Labor and Social Development in her speech stated “as we
move forward with this initiative, we are guided by a commitment to
fostering digital inclusion and advancing the principles of gender
equality, labor empowerment and social development”
In her speech she also added that the ministry will commit that they shall
continue to work together towards creating and sustaining an enabling
environment that supports the implementation of the project.
In her speech, she concluded by extending gratitude to Huawei
Technologies Uganda for their invaluable support and dedication toward
this endeavor.
Huawei Technologies Uganda Deputy Managing director, Gao Jian
stated that this project is part of Huawei TECH4ALL initiative which
aims to drive inclusion and sustainability across the globe.
“The DigiTruck has trained over 1,500 Ugandans so far in different rural
areas in Uganda. This truck is now in Teso sub-region and plans to train
600 Ugandans for a period of two months,” Gao Jian said.
Gao Jian encouraged beneficiaries to use the skills acquired to engage in
e-commerce and sell their farm produce online as well as getting jobs.
Gao Jian concluded by thanking the Guest of Honor who is the Vice
President of Uganda H.E Jessica Alupo for her continuous support
towards such developmental activities to the people of Teso and Uganda
at large. He also appreciated the partnership with the Ministry of
Gender, Labor and Social Development towards this good cause.