Busia county: Budokomi Senior School in Busia County has launched a modern E-Learning and Resource Hub to improve access to digital learning resources and support the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum.
According to Kenya News Agency, the school’s principal, Dishon Shiundu, emphasized that the new facility marks a significant milestone in transforming education by providing students with access to online academic resources and modern technology. The hub includes 96 learning spaces, with 18 equipped with internet-connected computers for research and 40 additional spaces for lessons using smart boards and smart TVs. This ensures a total capacity of 136 learners.
Shiundu highlighted that the hub will address a critical challenge faced by learners under the CBE curriculum – limited access to internet-enabled devices at home. Many students come from vulnerable families without smartphones or internet access, yet the CBE curriculum demands extensive online research. The hub aims to enable learners to complete research, enhance their understanding, and ultimately improve academic performance, particularly for Grade 10 students.
The principal also appealed to well-wishers and development partners to support the school’s efforts to expand the facility as more learners transition into the CBE curriculum. He emphasized the need for additional equipment and improved internet connectivity to accommodate more students simultaneously.
Students Mitchelle Allisan and Barack Omondi expressed their appreciation for the new digital library, noting that it eliminates the challenges they previously faced in accessing online learning materials. They emphasized the importance of the facility in enabling them to compete with peers from other schools across the country.
Vincent Omwenga, the school’s computer and mathematics teacher, stated that the new facility would significantly enhance research capabilities and academic performance. The previous computer laboratory could only accommodate 15 learners at a time, limiting research opportunities. With the new hub’s capacity for 136 learners, students now have ample space and resources for their studies.
Omwenga also pointed out that the hub will benefit neighbouring schools, particularly as digital learning becomes increasingly vital under the CBE curriculum. Many CBE learning materials include QR codes directing learners to additional online resources, making technology an essential part of education. Over 20 surrounding schools are expected to access and benefit from the facility.
