By Sharon Akose
Vihiga County’s Ebunangwe Boys High School is grappling with serious challenges in its computer laboratory, a situation that threatens to affect the quality of learning for students pursuing computer studies.
According to Christopher Hokwings, the school’s Computer Studies teacher, the institution is currently overwhelmed by the high number of learners compared to the limited resources available.
He noted that the school has more than 150 students taking computer studies, yet the computer laboratory only has 8 machines.
“We are preparing our learners, but the biggest challenge is inadequate machines. We have over 150 students taking computer studies, yet the available computers are far too few to serve them effectively,” Hokwings explained.
The situation is particularly worrying for this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) candidates.
The school has 12 candidates registered for computer studies in the upcoming national examinations.
Hokwings added that the laboratory’s infrastructure also falls short of standards, with poor spacing and inadequate furniture.
He further cited unreliable internet connectivity as another major obstacle, noting that the school relies on Airtel as its internet service provider, which often struggles to support multiple machines at the same time.
Despite these hurdles, the students remain determined, with teachers doing their best to prepare them for success.
The computer studies department is now appealing to well-wishers, government agencies, and education stakeholders to step in and help address the challenges.
“Our learners are eager and committed, but we need support. We appeal to well-wishers to come forward and help us provide better facilities for the students,” teacher Hokwings pleaded.
The school community believes that with improved resources, Ebunagwe Boys can unlock the potential of its learners.