The need to incorporate Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Integration in Education cannot be underestimated. One of programmes of Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) is ICT Integration. Teachers from Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School are being taken through  a week long training on ICT Integration in Education at CEMASTEA.

The customized training will encompass use of ICT tools, apps and content for teaching & leaning, application of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) skills to guide learners in STEM Education and how to collaborate and share information.

Speaking as the Chief Guest during the opening ceremony, Mr. Kipchumba Murkomen E.G.H Majority Leader and Senator for Elgeyo Marakwet County challenged the Chair of the Board, Principal and teachers about the need to inspire the students they teach in their various subjects. He noted that the role of the teacher is to mentor and bring out the best aspects of every student.

Mr. Kipchumba Murkomen E.G.H Majority Leader and Senator for Elgeyo Marakwet County, Chief Guest speaking to teachers  during the opening ceremony for training of teachers of Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School on ICT Integration in Education at CEMASTEA, Karen

Mr. Murkomen was accompanied by Dr. Eliud Chelanga B.O.M Chairman Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School, Mr. Timothy Kilimo B.O.M Chairman Kapsowar Boys Secondary School and Madam Hellen Luhangala Principal Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School.

Mr. Kipchumba Murkomen E.G.H Majority Leader and Senator for Elgeyo Marakwet County, Chief Guest signing the visitor’s book at CEMASTEA, standing on the (left) Mr. Stephen Njoroge, HSC Director CEMASTEA, Madam Hellen Luhangala Principal Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School, Dr. Eliud Chelanga B.O.M Chairman Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School and Mr. Timothy Kilimo B.O.M Chairman Kapsowar Boys Secondary School

Mr. Stephen Njoroge, HSC Director CEMASTEA outlined the important role mathematics and science subjects play in realization of Vision 2030 as an enabler in the Big 4 Agenda. He implored to the school boards, principals and teachers to create inviting schools where not only are schools physically attractive but where teachers are friendly to the students and an environment where they can win the student’s trust. Mr. Njoroge challenged teachers to emphasis more on formative assessment. 

Mr. Stephen Njoroge, HSC Director CEMASTEA, giving his remarks during the opening ceremony for Training of teachers Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School on ICT Integration in Education

Teachers from Moi-Kapsowar Girls Secondary School keenly listening to the speakers during the opening ceremony for Training of teachers on ICT Integration in Education at CEMASTEA

Group Photo Session 
Seated from left Mr. Timothy Kilimo B.O.M Chair Kapsowar Boys, Dr. Eliud Chelanga B.O.M Chair Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School (centre) Mr. Kipchumba Murkomen E.G.H Majority Leader and Senator for Elgeyo Marakwet, Mr. Stephen Njoroge, HSC Director CEMASTEA and extreme right Madam Hellen Luhangala Principal Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School with teachers from Moi- Kapsowar Girls Secondary School