- The Communications Authority of Kenya donated computers to Koptega Secondary School in Elgeyo Marakwet, part of a nationwide programme to bridge the digital divide and strengthen ICT learning.
- Board Member Daniel Rono said computers have already been distributed in 24 counties, with the remaining 23 set to benefit, stressing ICT as a necessity for education, innovation, and economic growth.
- Western Regional Director Jane Rotich emphasised child online safety, urging parents and teachers to guide learners responsibly as schools embrace digital opportunities.
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has intensified efforts to bridge the digital divide by donating computers to schools across the country, with Koptega Secondary School in Elgeyo Marakwet County becoming the latest beneficiary.
The donation, aimed at enhancing digital learning and expanding access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in education, was officiated by Communications Authority Board Member Daniel Rono.
He was accompanied by the Authority’s Western Regional Office Deputy Director Jane Rotich and other officials.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Rono said the Authority is implementing a nationwide programme to equip schools with computers and other ICT infrastructure to prepare learners for the digital economy.
“The Communications Authority is committed to ensuring that learners, regardless of where they come from, have access to technology that will enable them to compete in the digital world. We have already distributed computers and ICT equipment in 24 counties, and the remaining 23 counties will also benefit from the programme,” said Rono.
He noted that technology has become an indispensable tool in education, innovation and economic growth, adding that the Authority is working closely with various stakeholders to ensure more schools are connected to digital opportunities.
“ICT is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Through partnerships with different stakeholders, we are strengthening digital literacy and ensuring that our young people acquire the skills they need to thrive in the modern economy,” he added.
The computers donated to Koptega Secondary School are expected to strengthen the institution’s ICT capacity, improve digital learning and equip learners with practical technological skills.
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Communications Authority Western Regional Director Jane Rotich said the Authority was also implementing programmes aimed at promoting safe and responsible use of the internet among children.
“As we expand access to digital technology, we are equally committed to protecting children from online abuse and harmful content. We have put in place strategies to promote child online safety, but parents must also play their role by monitoring and guiding their children’s use of the internet,” said Rotich.
She urged parents, teachers and guardians to work together in ensuring learners benefit from technology while remaining safe in the digital space.
School administrators welcomed the donation, saying it would significantly improve ICT learning and expose students to digital skills that are increasingly becoming essential in education, employment and entrepreneurship.
The initiative forms part of the Communications Authority’s broader agenda of promoting universal access to ICT services and empowering learners with the digital competencies needed to succeed in Kenya’s growing digital economy.
By Kimutai Langat
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