Huawei, UNESCO, and government partners announced the completion of Phase II of the Kenya DigiSchool Connectivity Project, which connected 21 schools to the Internet, including six schools for children with special educational needs.

The project aligns with the government's Digital Superhighway Agenda, aiming to provide Internet access to all Kenyan schools. It involves partnerships with the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, Kenya Power, UNESCO, and Huawei's TECH4ALL initiative.

The announcement event was held at Machakos Primary School for the Deaf, where Eng. John Tanui, Principal Secretary for the State Department of ICT and Digital Economy, emphasized the importance of connectivity for learning. The installation includes video conferencing solutions to support the educational needs of deaf students by facilitating remote assistance from the Kenya Institute of Special Education.

Stephen Zhang, Deputy CEO for Huawei Kenya, noted that improved connectivity enhances education management efficiency and access to educational resources. The benefits of Internet use were demonstrated during the announcement, showcasing how students can engage with experts through online video calls.

Louise Haxthausen, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa, reaffirmed UNESCO's commitment to promoting inclusive education through collaboration with stakeholders.

Huawei's support for the DigiSchool Connectivity Project is part of its TECH4ALL initiative, focusing on digital inclusion. Under this phase, Huawei facilitated the connection of schools to the national fiber-optic network, providing high-quality Wi-Fi connections for online education.

Phase I of the project previously connected 13 schools, benefiting 6,000 students and teachers. Evaluations indicated positive feedback from learners regarding the Internet's contribution to their educational needs.