By Issa Hussein - Reporter
June 12, 2026 - Teachers from 17 schools in Marsabit County have undergone specialized training aimed at strengthening digital learning and computing education under a programme supported by the Raspberry Pi Foundation and the Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC).
The third county-level training for School-Based ICT Champions was held at Saku Guest House in Marsabit Town, bringing together educators tasked with leading the integration of digital skills and computing education in their respective schools.
The training was officially opened by Marsabit County Executive Committee Member for Education Ambaro Abdullah, alongside County Director of Education Williams Kamogunah and Teachers Service Commission representative Dae Kane.
The county officials welcomed the new cohort of ICT Champions and praised the Raspberry Pi Foundation and FCDC for sustaining the initiative into its third year, describing it as a critical investment in the future of education in northern Kenya.
Addressing the participants, the leaders encouraged teachers to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training to improve classroom instruction and help learners develop digital literacy, creativity and problem-solving abilities.
They also emphasized the need for proper use and maintenance of the digital learning resources supplied to schools, including laptops, child online safety materials and offline digital learning kits designed to support institutions in areas with limited internet connectivity.
During the training, participating schools received digital devices before teachers engaged in practical sessions on Kenya Computing Curriculum Resources and their alignment with the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
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The sessions included hands-on activities, group discussions and simulated classroom lessons aimed at helping teachers effectively integrate computing and digital skills into everyday learning.
Organizers said the second phase of the training will focus on content localization, micro-teaching, action planning and the effective use of offline digital learning kits developed through partnerships with the Christensen Fund and Ontum Education.
FCDC said the programme is part of broader efforts to bridge the digital divide in frontier counties by empowering teachers and ensuring learners in remote areas are not left behind in the digital age.
The initiative seeks to equip children with skills required for the modern economy while expanding access to quality digital education in underserved communities.
"As FCDC and its partners continue investing in teachers, we are building a future where every child, regardless of location, has the opportunity to develop the digital skills needed to thrive in an increasingly connected world," the organization said.
The programme forms part of ongoing efforts to enhance digital literacy and support the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum, which places greater emphasis on technology, innovation and practical skills development.