Lokori, March 17th, 2026 (Public Communications and Media Relations)
Learners at Lokori Primary School ae set to acquire digital learning following the donation of tablets and ICT equipment by Save the Children in partnership with Nokia, marking a step toward bridging the digital divide in the County.
The essential ICT materials including a projector, teacher guide computer, learner tablets, a charging center, and the full renovation and equipping of an ICT lab in the school are designed to empower learners with 21st-century digital skills.
This investment is expected to strengthen their competitiveness, expand career pathways, and deliver long-term benefits to the community.
Turkana East Deputy County Commissioner Moses Karuri commended the partners for complementing the National and County governments effort in the education sector.
He also highlighted ongoing county and National government initiatives, including a county ECDE project in Lokori primary school, noting that early exposure to technology will enable ECDE and primary learners to access opportunities comparable to their peers in urban areas and beyond.
Karuri further challenged the school administration to fully utilize the facility to attract additional support and extend its benefits to other institutions.
Turkana East Sub-County Education Officer Alex Ruto emphasized the need to integrate technology into learning and also urged the school to maximize the use of the equipment.
Save the Children’s Education Advocacy and Policy Coordinator, Samuel Wamalwa, lauded Nokia’s support, emphasizing the need to bridge inequality gaps by equipping children with digital skills and enabling them to share knowledge beyond the classroom.
“Access to infrastructure will unlock our children’s innovative potential,” he said, noting that Lokori is a pilot phase set for expansion and reaffirming the organization’s commitment to child-centered, transformative learning through strong partnerships.
Save the Children Programme Support Assistant Charles Elimlim noted that the initiative prioritizes remote schools often left behind in technological advancement, adding that early exposure to digital tools will enable rural learners to compete effectively.
Lokori Primary School Headteacher Alfred Edapal expressed gratitude for the intervention, citing strong collaboration with Save the Children and Nokia as key to its success. He added that internet access has already improved, with plans underway to establish a library at the school.
The school’s Board of Management called for additional support in internet connectivity and maintenance, noting that the facility could also benefit learners from neighbouring schools.
