New Center in Kakamega, Kenia

Kakamega, located in western Kenya, faces significant challenges in terms of educational infrastructure, with many schools lacking the necessary resources to provide a modern, technology-driven learning environment. The city, known for its agricultural economy, has struggled to equip its youth with the digital skills needed to compete in the global economy.

From August 19th to 22nd, the Liberating Education Organization set up a hybrid education center at a Junior High School in Kakamega, which serves around 4,500 students. Previously, the school only had three outdated computers, severely limiting access to digital education. We installed 27 modern computers, a projector, and a laptop for teachers, significantly improving the school's digital capacity.

The project was met with strong local support, with community members and school staff ensuring the successful setup of the center. Their commitment played a crucial role in overcoming infrastructure challenges and making the center operational.

Grand Opening:A grand inauguration ceremony was held, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Education, local leaders, and members of the community. As part of the celebration, we also organized a tree-planting event, during which 10 trees were planted together with local participants, symbolizing growth and sustainability for the future.

Educational Impact:Through this center, young people from Kakamega can now participate in our hybrid university-level courses, gaining access to higher education that was previously out of reach. Additionally, the school can use the new equipment to teach digital literacy, ensuring that students develop essential technological skills.

With this initiative, we aim to empower the youth of Kakamega, equipping them with the tools they need to address local challenges and contribute to the region's socio-economic development.