{
  "id": 9096354,
  "title": "178 junior schools in Nyeri receive smart boards under digital literacy programme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/178-junior-schools-in-nyeri-receive-smart-boards-under-digital",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:08:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/178-junior-schools-in-nyeri-receive-smart-boards-under-digital-literacy-programme/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nyeri County in Kenya has seen the distribution of 178 smart boards to junior schools as part of a digital literacy initiative. Launched by State Department for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands Principal Secretary Caroline Karugu, the program aims to enhance access to technology in learning institutions. Karugu emphasized that digital literacy involves empowering children to learn, create, collaborate, and share knowledge. The program aligns with President William Ruto's vision of fostering a digitally empowered generation that can contribute to Kenya's economic growth. The installation of smart boards in these schools is expected to facilitate interactive digital learning tools, complementing traditional teaching methods. This initiative is part of broader efforts to integrate technology in Kenyan schools and develop the skills required for a digitally driven economy. The rollout in Nyeri focuses on equipping junior schools with smart boards and supporting equipment to improve basic education access to technology. Karugu stated that these digital literacy skills will enable children to learn, create, and collaborate, preparing them for Kenya's future economy.",
  "summary": "Karugu said the initiative is designed to equip learners with digital skills and create opportunities for them to use technology in learning and knowledge sharing.",
  "key_points": [
    "178 smart boards distributed to junior schools in Nyeri, Kenya",
    "Program aims to enhance digital literacy and access to technology",
    "Initiative aligns with President Ruto's vision for a digitally empowered generation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The distribution of smart boards in Nyeri's junior schools marks a step towards integrating technology in education, aligning with Kenya's goal of fostering a digitally empowered generation for economic growth.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}