Eighty schools to benefit from Epson initiative to enrich education through technology

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NAIROBI,Kenya Jan 31...Global technology leader Epson has launched a school donation programme that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors and visualisers as part of an initiative to enrich education through technology.

The programme is part of an initiative by Epson to give over 800 EcoTank printers and hundreds of bundles of interactive classroom kits to schools and hospitals across eight countries in the Middle East and Africa region (MEA)

Epson has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies, who will provide last mile support that will see schools receive equipment estimated at a cost KES 4.9 million, Liquid is already working on a programme with UNICEF to connect schools to the internet across the country.

Education Cabinet Secretary CS Ezekiel Machogu, while speaking during the launch lauded the initiative, noting that it will go a long way in supporting the implementation of Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), which requires students to be involved in many practical applications which include printing.

“I further appreciate the role that this technology, in the form of printers, projectors and visualisers, will play in aiding teaching and learning, especially in classes with big numbers of students in underprivileged communities,” noted CS Machogu.

“This initiative and the role technology plays in making educational materials more accessible to all, have an enormous impact, Epson is dedicated to nurturing future talent and ensuring that quality education reaches children, regardless of their geographical or socio-economic background.”,Said Epson Regional Head for East and West Africa, Mukesh Bector.

Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Ben Roberts noted that this partnership represents a significant step in enhancing educational opportunities through technology.

“Through this collaboration, the schools are benefiting from the connectivity provided by Liquid, and the additional ICT tools such as printers, projectors and visualisers, are enhancing the impact of the near infinite access to information and resources that being connected delivers, Our last mile distribution of internet, connecting communities of ICT teachers, will complement our partnership with Epson in the last mile distribution and support of printers”, stated Roberts.

“At Liquid, we work extensively to provide digital skills and roll out educational programs to reiterate our support towards the Government’s focus on increasing ICT and education access in the country. This initiative also aligns with our vision of a digitally connected Africa in which no one is left behind.” reiterated  Adil El Youssefi, Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent

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