February, 2014 | mElimu
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25.02.2014mElimu

How to bridge the digital divide in education?

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The recent news about a young Kenyan boy, Martin Obila who walked on foot for over 50 kms to reach his dream school to reason with the authorities about his family’s inadequacy at paying hefty school fee is one in many stories wherein aspiring, talented students and their family are not in a position to bear high education cost.  

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12.02.2014mElimu

Technology in Primary Schools

camara.org_Why is it important to promote technological tools of learning in primary schools?  The answer to this question is a fairly simple one. Primary schools are the formative years of learning and development and are an important part of educational hierarchy which is crucial in shaping the future generation of a nation.  

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04.02.2014mElimu

Building Economy on the Crux of Knowledge

knowledge-is-power1In the last one decade a lot has been written and spoken about the virtues of a knowledge-based economy. Planners, economists and visionaries from around the world are of the opinion that economies that are driven by knowledge shall emerge to be the role model for development and prosperity.  

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