The European Union has given a major boost to Kenya’s digital education agenda after connecting hundreds of public primary schools to the internet under the Last Mile Connectivity of Schools project.
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🌐Bridging the digital divide, one school at a time!
363 schools in 🇰🇪 now have internet under the 🇪🇺 Last Mile Connectivity project🎉
📚277,000+ learners gaining digital skills
👩🏫4,400+ teachers using digital tools
♿2,800 children with disabilities accessing inclusive resources
Today, delegates from @EUinKenya, @UNICEFKenya and partners are in Enkasiti Primary School, Kajiado County, to witness the Last Mile Connectivity of Schools project, under the EU's Global Gateway strategy.
This project aims to provide reliable #Internet for learners.
A team from @UNICEFKenya, @GAINAlliance_KE & @Kuza_Biashara is in Kirinyaga County today to engage with young people from the Youth in Agriculture & Nutrition (EKYAN) programme.
They began with a briefing at the Governor's office on the role of youth in food & nutrition security.
Through the European Union's #GlobalGateway initiative, we want to see school children - including the ones living in #ASAL regions - access learning resources online.
Girgir School is one of the first beneficiaries of the last mile connectivity project.
Earlier today, our #TeamEurope Ambassadors visited Girgir Comprehensive School, together with Samburu County Governor Johnathan Lati Lelelit, to see how the learners are connected on the #LastMile connectivity project.
🎉 Celebrating the journey of #BeGreenAfrica entrepreneurs in Kenya
Young entrepreneurs who successfully pitched their ideas are on track to develop businesses that turn waste into value, while addressing environmental concerns and unemployment.
@KenyaPower_Care Your Limuru employees are knocking people doors in Chunga Mali and asking money for reconnecting power. I noted they have even removed one line of my 3 phase line.
Rep @ShaheenSnilofer at the Kalobeyei reception centre, where UNICEF supports children to access protection services.
The centre helps identify and refer unaccompanied, separated & vulnerable refugee children to @DCS_Kenya for psychosocial support, protection & care services.
Kisumu County, @Ncpwds, @SP_Kenya, @UNICEFKenya and partners from the private sector today held a mapping of children with disabilities at Joel Omino Primary School.
The programme aims to support children with disabilities to access essential services during crises. 1/2
Video: Young UNICEF (YoU) believes that the future starts with the young people.
This #YouthDay, we followed Irene Sinoya, a YoU member working in Social Behavior Change as she met families and children affected by #floods.
YoU is made up of young staff aged 35 and below.
Let's unlock the potential of children with disabilities! By partnering with the private sector, we can create innovative financing solutions 2 support their education, healthcare, & inclusion. Join @UNICEFKenya@LabourSPKE & @Ncpwds building a more inclusive future! @noradno
It was such a pleasure to meet with our amazing teams in Kenya today who are working tirelessly to improve the lives of children in Eastern Africa and beyond.
The strength of @UNICEF is our staff and I am incredibly proud of everything they do.
Today, young people enrolled in the #SAP and #UNICEF Educate to Earn programme met with Emily Maina, @SDY_Ke Director.
They discussed challenges, insights, and how the programme empowers them with skills for employment and excelling in today's digital economy. #EducationMatters
Today, we are launching our advocacy priorities.
✅Early childhood development
✅Health
✅Education
✅Nutrition
✅WASH
✅Social protection
✅Child protection
Let's accelerate investments towards achieving #SDGs 2030 & improve the well-being of children in Kenya. #TimetoActNOWKe