Kisukioni gets 26 computers courtesy of Zoo Memorial in partnership with Dell

Learners at Kisukioni Primary School in Matungulu Sub-County can now browse the Internet and learn using 26 computers donated to the institution by Zoo Memorial Foundation in partnership with Dell Technologies Company.

The equipment were delivered to the school by Zoo Memorial Foundation and officially launched by Dell EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) Senior Vice President Dermot O'Connell and connected with Internet by Board of Management of Kisukioni Primary under the leadership of their Chairman Christopher Mbindyo.

Mr O'Connell encouraged the pupils to pursue a career path in Information Technology and Business.

"Dell Technologies is proud to offer technology programmes that target school children, and we hope that through this event, the pupils will be motivated to take up careers in the ICT sector and also will have a better understanding of what a career in technology is all about," Mr O'Connell said.

Mr Mbindyo said the children had now been given a level playing field to learn and compete with other children in the world in ICT.

"Through the partnership of Zoo Memorial Foundation and Dell, we have been able to install 26 computers in the school, giving the children a level playing field because we keep saying that education is an equaliser," said Mr Mbindyo.

He said the world had now become ICT centred and it was important for the children to learn the skills at an early age.

Mr Mbindyo added that the children will also learn from the preinstalled eBooks where they will access various books to sharpen and enhance their knowledge.

He also called on the government to ensure each school has a functional Computer Lab for children to gain the relevant skills.

The Board Chair also called on Ministry of Education to include the use of technology in the curriculum in order to meet the demands of the 21st Century.

He noted that for Kenya to compete globally in technology, there is need to nurture school children with ICT talent and skills, and also enhance knowledge transfer.