ICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has launched a new digital classroom at New Mukuru Primary School in Mukuru kwa Njenga, underscoring the government’s push to integrate technology into early education.
Speaking during an event held alongside the Connected Africa Summit 2026, Kabogo said digital transformation must begin at the foundational level of learning to adequately prepare young learners for a rapidly evolving world.
“By equipping learners at the earliest stages with essential digital skills, we are expanding access to knowledge while nurturing creativity, curiosity, and confidence,” he said.
The initiative, which features connected classrooms, smart boards, and reliable internet connectivity, is part of a broader national rollout targeting 10,000 schools across the country, particularly in underserved communities.
Kabogo emphasized that the programme goes beyond infrastructure, noting that it aims to ensure equal access to digital literacy regardless of a child’s background, while also empowering teachers and addressing long-standing education and connectivity gaps.
The project has been implemented in partnership with Huawei Kenya under its Tech4Good programme, highlighting the role of public-private collaboration in driving impactful development.
“This milestone demonstrates the power of partnerships. When government, private sector, and communities come together, we move beyond policy into real, tangible impact,” Kabogo noted.
The launch event was attended by Principal Secretary for ICT and Digital Economy John Tanui and a delegation of ministers and senior officials from across Africa, reflecting growing continental interest in digital transformation in education.
Among the dignitaries present were Dr. Shadric Namalomba (Malawi), Chris Baryomunsi (Uganda), Dingumuzi Phuti (Zimbabwe), and senior officials from Burundi, Algeria, Angola, Djibouti, and Malawi.
