Sixth Computer Lab Established at PCEA Silanga Secondary

After the pilot computer lab was established four years ago at the Red Rose Children Center, The Children of Kibera Foundation celebrated the installation of the sixth computer lab at P.C.E.A Silanga School, Kibera last month. We were greeted and welcomed to the school by the Principal, teachers, and students who were eager to join the rest of the world into ‘zooming ahead in the information technology superhighway’. 

The ceremony, that marked the establishment of yet another ‘bridge to the other side of the digital world’ began with a skit performed by two students, illustrating the disadvantages to citizens when government officials bribe individuals to obtain votes. The school principal expressed his gratitude for the gift of the computer lab which he described as a modest venture that they promised to make good use of. He discussed with the students the importance of learning computer skills which he said will be able to make them qualified for many careers and compete favorably in the already congested job market. Following the Principal’s speech, a handful of students explained the importance of computers in their lives and how special this new computer lab is for their school students.

CoKF Director, Mr. Kenneth Okoth, on his part gave the students an inspirational talk on

pursuing their dreams and using his personal life experience to demonstrate the essence of

quality education and dreaming big. ‘Proper application of computer skills is a way to boost

your knowledge, accomplish your academic goals, expand your worldviews, and discover new

interests,’ he explained.

The ceremony was concluded by the official opening of the new technological space. Everyone

was able to get a glimpse of the new computer lab experience with a few students, teachers, and

the Principal testing their skills on the machines. A total of nine computers along with a printer,

scanner and projector! This newly installed computer lab will serve over 200 students and

hopefully impact their future career paths and technological skills.

We were all thrilled to witness the joy and feel the excitement among all members of the

School as they look towards all the possibilities that now lay before them because of these new

Computers.

 You too have the right to IT Education

 Just before cutting the tape...

 'I declare the computer lab open!'

 Our first lesson together!

'Let me also give it a try'