Finya Computer Itoe Dollar- How To Register For Ruto Govt's Newly Launched Online Training
The initiative, born from the Head of State's famous 'Weka dollar mfukoni' suggestion during his numerous public rallies, aims to empower young individuals with digital skills
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President William Ruto's administration, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, has rolled out the ‘Finya Computer Itoe Dollar' free online training programme in a bid to mobilise more youth into taking up digital jobs.
The initiative, born from the Head of State's famous 'Weka dollar mfukoni' suggestion during his numerous public rallies, aims to empower young individuals with digital skills, enabling them to access opportunities in the online job market.
“The objective of the programme is to equip young people with the requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes for digital/online work to enable them to access decent work and earn an income from the Gig & Freelancing Economy,” the Labour Ministry stated in a notice on Monday, February 19.
A poster inviting Kenyans to apply for the 'Finya Computer' Free Online training programme. /MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
The 'Finya Computer' Free Online Training Programme is set to encompass a range of modules tailored to accommodate diverse skill levels and interests.
Among the basic modules featured in the programme include data entry, digital marketing and virtual assistance, providing participants with foundational skills crucial for engaging in online work.
The only module featured in the advanced category is artificial intelligence (AI) for graphic design in line with current trends which have seen an increase in uptake in terms of AI technologies in day to day running of business operations.
Scheduled to run from 8 am to 5 pm, the program is slated to take place from March 4-8, 2024.
Participants can anticipate engaging in interactive sessions and practical exercises facilitated by experienced trainers, enhancing their learning experience.
How To Register & Eligibility
To register, Kenyans are encouraged to click a link provided on the announcement poster which will take them to a Google Docs form to fill in their details. Furthermore, they can scan a QR code which will also take them to the document.
One must be a Kenyan citizen aged 18-35 years of age and be proficient in computer skills.
On several occasions, President Ruto has been narrating success stories of Kenyans working in online jobs in remote parts of the country and earning thousands of shillings.
Recently, the Head of State narrated his encounter with a boy named Brian while visiting a college in Kaiboi, a village 400 kilometres from Nairobi, whose life was transformed through the internet and electricity.
According to Ruto, Brian is a Diploma student, and through the presence of the internet and electricity, he currently works for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) company in Germany.
"Mind you, Brian does not have a passport and has never been to the city of Nairobi but because of technology, the internet and electricity, he now works, not for a supermarket, but for an AI company in Germany," President Ruto revealed.
He explained that this was made possible through the digital revolution in Kenya, enabling individuals like Brian to connect with global opportunities from the comfort of their homes.
In another case, a student pursuing a diploma in ICT became the focal point of an online debate after revealing to President Ruto how he managed to earn more than Ksh27,000 per week through the Internet platform Remotasks.
President William Ruto (in Kaunda suit) interacting with a student at a Jitume lab in Nandi on January 16, 2024. /PCS
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