Epson, a tech corporation known for its printers, has launched a school donation program that will see 80 schools in the country receive printers, projectors, and visualizers as part of an initiative to enrich education through technology.
This program is part of an initiative by Epson to give over 800 EcoTank printers and hundreds of bundles of interactive classroom kits to schools and hospitals across eight countries in the Middle East and Africa region [MEA].
Epson has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies, who will provide last-mile support that will see schools receive equipment estimated for KES 4.9 million. Liquid is already working on a programme with UNICEF to connect schools to the internet across the country.
Speaking during the launch of this program, Education Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ezekiel Machogu, lauded the initiative, which he noted will go a long way in supporting the implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which requires students to be involved in many practical applications which include printing.
“I further appreciate the role that this technology, in the form of printers, projectors, and visualizers, will play in aiding teaching and learning, especially in classes with big numbers of students in underprivileged communities,” noted CS Machogu.
“This initiative and the role technology plays in making educational materials more accessible to all, have an enormous impact. Epson is dedicated to nurturing future talent and ensuring that quality education reaches children, regardless of their geographical or socio-economic background. The EcoTank printers, in addition to being energy-efficient, the EcoTanks come with enough ink to last up to three years. This not only makes them a long-lasting, sustainable solution for schools.”, Says Epson’s Regional Head for East and West Africa, Mukesh Bector.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies’ Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Ben Roberts noted that this partnership represents a significant step in enhancing educational opportunities through technology.
