[kictanet] Digital Literacy Programme Execution Plan Unveiled

[Phyllis Nyambura]

Listers,

The Ministry of ICT today has updated the public on the Digital Literacy
Programme through a press briefing at the Ministry offices.

At the press briefing, Dr Fred Matiang’i announced that the programme, will
be run through a multiplicity of government agencies. The Ministry of ICT,
through the Cabinet Secretary, will chair the oversight committee, while
ICT Authority, CEO, Victor Kyalo will oversee the project technical
implementation committee.

View roles of all implementing Agencies:
http://www.icta.go.ke/downloads/digital_literacy_program_launch.pdf


<http://www.icta.go.ke/downloads/digital_literacy_program_launch.pdf>

The meeting was also attended by CS, Ministry of Education, Science &
Technology, Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi, CS, Industrialization and Enterprise
Development, Adan Mohamed, Attorney General, Prof Githu Muigai and ICT
Authority CEO, Mr Victor Kyalo. Others were Presidential Delivery Unit,
Secretary for Delivery, Mr Nzioka Waita, KNUT Chairmain, Mudzo Nzili and
representatives from KEPSHA (Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association),
Kenya School of Curriculum Development (KICD) and Rural Electrification
Authority (REA).


Dr Matiang’i said that an inclusive and holistic approach will be adopted.
Already, a framework that defines the ecosystem for effective delivery has
been developed.  Four (4) pillars that are critical to the project delivery
have been identified as:

1)      Development of digital content.

2)      Power supply to schools

3)      Teachers are adequately trained and prepared on use of ICTs

4)      Content is accessible through multiple platforms (devices).


The programme will work closely with institutions of higher learning and
Kenya innovators and developers. Some aspects of the programme have already
been delivered. This includes power to schools, digital content and teacher
training.


The cost of the first phase of the project is estimated at 17 billion
shillings and will deliver 1.2 million devices in the next two years to
cover all public primary schools. The pilot phase of 150 schools is planned
for September, 2015.


This follows a recent directive by the Office of the President that the
Ministry of ICT heads the programme.


Get full details here:
http://www.icta.go.ke/digital-literacy-program-execution-plan-unveiled/

Read Press Statement:
http://www.icta.go.ke/downloads/digital_literacy_program_launch.pdf

View Photos:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/kenyaictboard/sets/72157654892370462

View Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fCebs_E18Q&feature=youtu.be&a



For more information: Contact Phyllis Nyambura on pnyambura at ict.go.ke -
0700 396433 for more information.





Kind Regards,
Phyllis Nyambura
Communication Writer
The ICT Authority

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