The Frontier Counties Development Council has showcased progress made in digital learning in Lamu County, highlighting impact data from the county’s ICT Integration Dashboard during the ongoing Community Trainers Workshop at Weston Hotel in Nairobi.
The dashboard, covering the 2025–2026 period, indicates that 12 schools in Lamu County have been reached through the ICT integration initiative, benefiting 5,459 learners across the participating institutions.
According to the data shared by FCDC, the programme has supported digital learning through the deployment and monitoring of learning devices, with 185 devices currently functional.
The dashboard also shows that 448 devices are non-functional, pointing to both progress made and the need for continued investment in maintenance, replacement, and technical support.
FCDC said the progress witnessed in Lamu County demonstrates the value of strong partnerships, committed trainers, and empowered communities in transforming learning outcomes across frontier counties.
The dashboard further highlights learner participation across schools, with Mahmoud Fadhil Girls recording the highest number of learners reached at 1,080, followed by Mahmoud Fadhil Boys with 771 learners.
Other schools captured in the data include Maisha Masha, Mokowe Arid, Hindi, Wiyoni, Amma, Mokowe, Shella, Roka Kiboni, Ndeu, and Mkunguni.
The gender breakdown shows near balance among learners reached, with girls accounting for 51 percent and boys 49 percent, reflecting inclusive participation in digital learning.
Internet connectivity remains a key factor in the success of ICT-based education.
The dashboard shows that eight schools have reliable connectivity, three have poor connectivity, while one school has no internet access.
This underlines the need for sustained efforts to improve digital infrastructure and connectivity in learning institutions.
As the Community Trainers Workshop entered its third day, FCDC noted that the Lamu County data offers a glimpse into the impact of coordinated digital learning interventions and the importance of continued support for learners and teachers.
The organisation emphasized that inclusive and sustainable digital learning can be achieved across frontier counties if stakeholders continue to work together, invest in teachers, and strengthen school-level ICT systems.
FCDC also expressed appreciation to the Ministry of Education, the Teachers Service Commission, and the Raspberry Pi Foundation for their continued support and commitment to advancing digital learning.
The council said the achievements in Lamu County provide a strong foundation for scaling up ICT integration, improving learner outcomes, and ensuring that schools in frontier regions are not left behind in Kenya’s digital education transformation.