Principal Secretary Karugu unveiled a Sh52 million [1] plan on Monday to modernize Nyaribo Primary School in Nyeri County.
The initiative aims to bridge the digital divide by upgrading learning facilities and expanding student access to science and technology resources.
According to the project details, the investment will focus on the modernization of existing infrastructure to better support digital education [1]. The plan includes the expansion of science and technology resources to ensure students have access to modern tools for learning [2].
Karugu said the project is designed to transform the learning environment at the school. By prioritizing digital education, the county intends to prepare students for a more technical workforce, a move that aligns with broader educational goals in Kenya [1].
The modernization effort targets several key areas of the campus. These include the upgrading of classrooms and the installation of new technology hubs to facilitate hands-on science and digital training [2].
Local officials said the project represents a significant commitment to primary education in Nyeri County. The Sh52 million [1] allocation is intended to ensure that Nyaribo Primary School becomes a model for other institutions in the region seeking to integrate technology into their curricula [2].
“Karugu unveiled a Sh52 million plan to modernize Nyaribo Primary School.”
This investment reflects a strategic shift toward STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education at the primary level in Kenya. By allocating significant funds to digital infrastructure in Nyeri County, the government is attempting to decentralize access to technology, ensuring that rural or regional schools can compete with urban centers in preparing students for a digital economy.
