Githambo Primary School in Kiharu Constituency has received a major boost in digital learning following the establishment of a computer laboratory equipped with computers and tablets.
The facility, supported by former students of the school, has been fitted with 15 computers and 10 tablets to enhance learners’ access to technology and strengthen their digital skills.
Speaking during the commissioning, Murang’a County Government Chief Officer for Health and Githambo alumnus Eliud Maina Wanja said the initiative was aimed at bridging the digital divide and giving learners an opportunity to acquire skills needed in an increasingly technology-driven society.
Maina urged other alumni who have progressed in their careers to give back to their former schools and communities by supporting initiatives that improve education and the welfare of young people.
He said technology had become an integral part of everyday life, making it important for children to develop digital literacy from an early age.
“This initiative will equip our children with digital skills and give them a fair opportunity to compete with learners from schools that have greater access to technology,” he said.
Maina noted that exposure to ICT would complement classroom learning by enabling pupils to access digital educational content, conduct research and develop computer skills that could benefit them in their future studies and careers.
On his part, AIPCA Bishop for Murang’a South and Githambo alumnus Samuel Gathang’a challenged young people to use digital platforms responsibly, particularly as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.
Gathang’a said social media should be used to promote education, development and constructive dialogue instead of spreading content that could fuel hatred, ethnic divisions and conflicts.
He encouraged learners to view technology not only as a source of entertainment but also as a tool for acquiring knowledge, communicating and developing skills.
Githambo Primary School Headteacher Kenneth Kamau welcomed the alumni support, saying the equipment would make learning more interactive and complement the Competency-Based Education (CBE) approach.
Kamau said the school would ensure the equipment was properly maintained and integrated into learning to enable pupils to gain practical ICT skills.
The initiative comes at a time when digital literacy is increasingly becoming an important component of education, with access to devices, electricity and reliable internet connectivity remaining key challenges, particularly in some rural schools.
The alumni called for increased investment in digital infrastructure, including electricity connectivity and affordable internet services, to enable more schools to benefit from technology-based learning.
They said partnerships between government, schools, alumni, the private sector and development organizations could help bridge the digital gap and ensure learners in rural areas are not left behind as education becomes increasingly technology-driven.
By Bernard Munyao/Ann Kendi
