Title: Educational Development in Kenya and the Role of Information and Communication Technology
Author: Wanjira Kinuthia
ISSN: 1814-0556
Source>: International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, Vol. 5, No. 2 (2009)
Publisher: Open Campus, The University of the West Indies
Date (published): 01/04/2009
Date (accessed): 24/08/2009
Type of information: scholarly article
Language: English
On-line access: yes (HTML)
Abstract:
While ICT continues to advance in western countries, African countries still experience a lag in its implementation, and that continues to widen the digital and knowledge divides. This article provides an insight into the state of educational development in Kenya and the role of ICT in narrowing the knowledge divide. It documents the progress made in educational development, while revealing the challenges faced. The article provides an overview of the historical and economic context, social factors, and the organization and state of education. While the context is Kenyan, the strategies discussed are applicable to other African countries with similar challenges.