Every learner deserves the chance to access quality education, regardless of where they are or the challenges they face. At Garissa Primary, Junior Secondary and Special School, reliable internet is opening new opportunities for teaching, learning and inclusion.
The school serves learners across primary and junior secondary levels, including children with special educational needs. For long, limited internet access meant teachers had to rely on expensive mobile data to prepare lessons, access teaching materials, and complete online administrative tasks. Digital learning was difficult, and opportunities to use technology in the classroom were limited.
The turning point came in October 2025 when Mawingu Foundation provided the school with reliable internet connectivity, transforming the learning experience. Today, reliable internet has become part of their everyday learning and school operations. Teachers can easily access online teaching resources; learners are exposed to digital learning tools, and important processes such as learner registration and reporting to the Ministry of Education are completed more efficiently.
For teacher Calvince Ouma, the biggest difference is in the classroom. “Before we had internet at school, I spent money on mobile data just to prepare for my lessons. Today, I can access online teaching resources and digital tools like ChatGPT without worrying about buying data bundles. It has made lesson preparation easier and helped me become a better teacher.”
The impact is also visible among learners. Teachers are now able to introduce digital content into lessons, making learning more engaging while helping students build digital skills that are becoming increasingly important in today’s world. According to the school, learners are performing better in class and are becoming more confident using digital tools to support their learning.
Reliable internet has also transformed the way the school operates. Administrative work that once took longer can now be completed faster through online government portals, giving teachers and school leaders more time to focus on supporting learners.
The benefits extend beyond the classroom. With reliable internet in place, the school has started hosting seminars, meetings, and training sessions for different organizations. These activities generate additional value for the school while strengthening its role as a learning hub within the community.
Farouk Ramji, CEO of Mawingu, says expanding connectivity to underserved schools is part of the Foundation’s commitment to creating equal opportunities for every learner.
“At Mawingu, we believe access to connectivity should never depend on where a child lives or the challenges they face. By connecting schools like Garissa Primary, Junior Secondary and Special School, we are helping create more inclusive learning environments where teachers have better tools to teach and learners have greater opportunities to succeed.”
For Mawingu Foundation, providing internet is only the beginning. The real impact is seen in classrooms where teachers can prepare better lessons, in learners who are gaining the digital skills they need for the future, and in schools that are becoming stronger centers of learning for their communities.
At Garissa Primary, Junior Secondary and Special School, reliable internet is doing more than keeping the school connected. It is opening doors to better learning, greater inclusion, and brighter opportunities for every learner.
To learn more about Mawingu Foundation, you can contact Charles Watiri on charles.watiri@mawingu.co or visit Mawingu Foundation
