WESTERN REGION SUMMIT PUSHES FOR INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS

Education stakeholders from the western region have rallied for accelerated and inclusive integration of technology in learning institutions, citing its pivotal role in bridging inequality and transforming education outcomes at all levels. Speaking in Kisumu during the inaugural Western Region Edutech Summit, Kisumu County Chief Officer for Education, Technical Training, Innovation and Social Services, Bovince Ochieng, emphasised the urgent need to embed technology from early childhood development (ECD) through to tertiary education. “We are here to look at the integration of technology within learning institutions—from the primary level all the way to university. Technology in education cannot be overemphasised. It is vital, especially for this generation,” said Ochieng. He noted that while some progress had been made, including the rollout of digital learning in over half of Kisumu County’s 653 ECD centres, rural areas still lagged behind due to inadequate ICT infrastructure and poor internet connectivity.