[kictanet] Opinion split on whether laptops are a priority in schools

[Ali Hussein]

I'm sure we can have both. Computer literacy, ability to read, write and arithmetic is not a matter of either or. In this new brave world a lack of any of the above is a recipe for disaster.

I won't even start pretending to be an expert in Government but here are probably a few pointers on where the money for all the above can come from.

1. Zero tolerance (I know its wishful thinking but we are allowed to dream) and I mean really zero tolerance on corruption will unlock billions for these noble activities.

2. Savings from Government consolidation.

3. The Kroll Report Billions.

It's time we as Kenyans stop paying lip service to Good Government and actually demand it. 

Ali Hussein
CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd
Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd

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"The future belongs to him who knows how to wait." - Russian Proverb

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On Apr 14, 2013, at 1:58 AM, Warigia Bowman <warigia at gmail.com> wrote:

> Personally, I believe it is more important to get the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic down. If there is a small computer lab, that is fine. But until every child in Kenya has a free secondary school education, I argue that this is an example of misplaced priorities. 
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> On Sat, Apr 13, 2013 at 3:13 PM, Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> IN SUMMARY
>> Critics say the idea is noble but many schools lack basics and laptops are a mere luxury
>> Report shows that as high as 90 per cent of teachers are computer illiterate; who will aid pupils?
>> http://www.nation.co.ke/News/Opinion-split-on-whether-laptops-are-a-priority-in-schools/-/1056/1747588/-/item/1/-/sxhoh3/-/index.html
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