{
  "id": 14444985,
  "title": "PS Karugu Hails Ruto’s Digital Learning Platform as Nyaribo Junior School Represents Mt Kenya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ps-karugu-hails-rutos-digital-learning-platform-as-nyaribo-junior",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:12:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/ps-karugu-hails-rutos-digital-learning-platform-as-nyaribo-junior-school-represents-mt-kenya/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya – On October 14th, State Department for East African Community Affairs and Acting Principal Secretary in the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development, Caroline Karugu, lauded Kenya’s digital learning initiative, hailing it as a monumental step in the nation’s educational advancements. Karugu expressed her satisfaction in observing the nationwide digital learning initiative, spearheaded by President William Ruto, aimed at integrating technology to connect classrooms and broaden access to digital educational resources. The milestone was symbolized by Nyaribo Junior School representing the Mt. Kenya Region, underscoring the region’s engagement in Kenya’s evolving digital education landscape.\n\nIn her address, Karugu hailed the initiative as a pivotal moment in modernising education and leveraging technology to enhance the learning experiences of students nationwide. “I am proud to witness this historic leap in education!” Karugu declared, acknowledging the effort to link classrooms across the country via a digital learning platform. The initiative exemplifies the growing importance of technology in education, particularly in providing learners with digital resources and fostering a more interconnected learning environment. Karugu’s remarks also highlighted the significance of inclusive development, ensuring that schools from various regions are included in Kenya’s digital transformation journey.\n\nAs Kenya continues to integrate technology across critical sectors, digital learning initiatives are poised to play a crucial role in bolstering education delivery, enhancing digital literacy, and equipping learners for a technology-centric future. The representation of Nyaribo Junior School from the Mt. Kenya Region adds a regional perspective to the national milestone, emphasizing the necessity of involving all communities in Kenya’s digital education aspirations. For Karugu, the launch transcends a mere technological advancement; it signifies a moment of national progress and an opportunity to elevate education through innovation and connectivity.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 14 — State Department for East African Community Affairs and Acting Principal Secretary in the State Department for ASALs and Regional Development Caroline Karugu has praised Kenya’s…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}