Busia’s Kolanya Girls receives ICT boost after computer donations

The Salvation Army Kolanya Girls National School in Teso North, Busia County has received a major boost to its Information and Communication Technology (ICT) programme following the donation of computers by the Busia County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Douglas Ejakait Okiring.

Speaking after delivering the computers, Okiring said the donation, made on Tuesday, will significantly strengthen digital learning at the school. With the addition of the new machines, the institution now boasts more than 50 desktop computers in its ICT laboratory.

“Currently, over 500 students are undertaking IT studies at the school, with all Grade 10 learners pursuing the subject as a compulsory course,” Okiring said.

He noted that the expanded computer capacity is expected to enhance access to digital learning resources and sharpen students’ practical ICT skills.

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Serving his third term as Finance Chair of the school’s Board of Management, the CECM reaffirmed commitment to improve infrastructure and academic standards at the institution.

“My continued support is aimed at positioning Kolanya Girls as a leading centre of excellence in education within the region,” he added.

The school’s Chief Principal, Dr. Tabitha Okama, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the contribution, commending Okiring for his dedication to empowering girls through education.

She urged other stakeholders to emulate the effort in supporting the school’s growth and development.

Kolanya Girls National School emerged the top school in the 2025 KCSE examinations in Busia County with a mean score of 8.270, cementing its position as one of the region’s best-performing institutions.

The school has been on a steady academic upward trajectory, focusing on improving its mean score over the years while strengthening both infrastructure and curriculum delivery.