The target featured during President William Ruto’s development tour of the North Rift on its third day, when education infrastructure and digital learning formed part of wider development engagements in Trans Nzoia County.- Advertisement - The national programme includes interactive smart boards and laptops intended to integrate information and communication technology into classroom teaching and learning.
The Government says the initiative is aimed at preparing learners for a digital world by expanding access to technology and digital educational resources. The 10,382 schools already equipped represent progress towards the April 2027 deadline.
However, the announcement did not specify the total number of public junior schools nationally or the number still awaiting equipment. Teacher training is a key component of the rollout, with more than 64,000 teachers reportedly trained.
The effectiveness of the programme will depend on how well teachers integrate the technology into lessons, the availability of relevant digital content and whether schools can maintain and use the equipment consistently.
Reliable electricity is also essential to the initiative. Schools need dependable power to operate and charge devices, while maintenance and technical support are necessary to keep the equipment functional.