The government has launched a three-day Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration training programme for 459 Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers in Marsabit County, aimed at strengthening their digital skills and improving the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE).
The training is being conducted at Marsabit Central, Moyale and Sololo centres to equip teachers with the skills needed to integrate technology into classroom instruction and support the government’s digital learning agenda.
Speaking during the training, Marsabit County Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Director Ali Hussein Abdi said the programme is equipping teachers with practical skills in digital content creation, online safety, lesson planning and the use of digital learning platforms such as Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams.
Abdi said the adoption of ICT and remote learning technologies will help address the impact of teacher shortages, particularly in remote areas, by improving access to and use of digital learning content.
He also commended the government for its continued investment in the education sector through increased teacher recruitment, promotions and improved remuneration, urging teachers to remain committed to improving learning outcomes.
Meanwhile, the ICT Integration Programme Coordinator in Marsabit County and Assistant ICT Officer at the ICT Authority, Clackson Cheruiyot, said the training is funded under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), with support from the World Bank.
Cheruiyot said every Junior Secondary School will receive a laptop and an interactive smart board under the project to enhance digital teaching and learning.
Teachers taking part in the programme have welcomed the initiative, saying it will improve their effectiveness in the classroom. Dennis Kilonzo, a Mathematics and Physics teacher at Chalbi Junior Secondary School, said the training has expanded his knowledge of ICT tools and their application in teaching.
Norman Kirema, a Mathematics and Science teacher at Turbi Junior Secondary School, said technology enables learners to connect classroom theory with real-life experiences, making lessons more practical, interactive and engaging.
The initiative is expected to strengthen teachers’ digital competencies, expand the integration of technology in teaching and learning, and improve the delivery of Competency-Based Education across schools in Marsabit County.
