Friends Manyonje Senior School in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County has received a significant boost to its digital learning programme after Shamberere National Polytechnic donated essential computer accessories to the institution.
The donation was officially handed over by the polytechnic’s Chief Principal, Dr. Elisha Nyamu, during a ceremony attended by teachers and students.
The move is expected to enhance the school’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) capacity and strengthen digital literacy among learners. Education stakeholders said the intervention will improve access to modern learning tools and create a more conducive environment for technology-based instruction.
Speaking during the event, Friends Manyonje Senior School principal lauded the partnership, noting that the equipment will greatly support the ICT department and expand opportunities for students to engage in practical computer studies. The principal described the donation as timely and transformative.
Beyond the equipment support, the collaboration is set to establish a clear academic progression pathway for Manyonje students seeking to pursue professional and technical courses at Shamberere National Polytechnic after completing secondary education.
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The initiative is viewed as a strategic effort to bridge secondary education with technical and vocational training.
Dr. Nyamu reaffirmed the polytechnic’s commitment to community engagement and educational empowerment, emphasising the importance of nurturing talent at the grassroots level to strengthen the country’s technical workforce.
The partnership reflects a growing trend of collaboration between secondary schools and tertiary institutions in Kakamega County aimed at expanding access to quality education and equipping learners with market-relevant skills.
With the new computer accessories in place, Manyonje Senior School is poised to strengthen its ICT programme and better prepare students for higher education and the competitive job market.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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