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Impact: 10,559 students in rural Kenya now have access to high-speed internet

 

Starlink kits arriving at schools in Kenya

group of school leaders in Kenya holding Starlink boxes

 

"We did not have internet before. Now Kenya's CBC education is enjoyable for the students and teachers.

They are able to see images which they would never have seen if it was not for the internet.

Thank you so much for the great help you have offered to the school, to have internet that is the best in the land."

 

- Lilian Jumbe, Head Teacher

Mailikumi School

 

image of two school leaders smiling and holding Starlink boxes in Kenya
image of a Starlink router sitting on a tabletop in a Kenyan school room

 

"The internet allows learners to get the information they need on their own.

We thank you so much for the Starlink internet, which has made our work easier than before.

Long live Starlink.

 

- Mercy Nduku Nziuko, Head Teacher

Mzwanenyi School

Messages of gratitude from the headmasters and learners

 

 

"Learning has become exciting, enjoyable, and easy. Students can easily remember what they learned! You are welcome to our school and please visit us."

 

- Vivian Mwakichako, Head Teacher

Mwakinyungu School

 

"With the new internet access, students now frequently ask the IT teacher to give them tablets to do research."

 

- Hagingson Mwadime, Head Teacher

Kishamba Primary School

 

 
 

"Most of our community are peasant farmers and limited by finances. We are grateful for Starlink internet.

Because of Starlink learning has become more interactive. Starlink internet is a game-changer in education."

- Nicholas Mwangome, Head Teacher

Mwachawaza School

Connectivity in action

 

Meet the Kenyan Schools

 

KISHAMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Learners at Kishamba Primary School connected to the internet through Starlink. 

group of students gathered in front of a smart tv in their classroom
group of students in class while the teacher instructs up front
group of students gathered in front of a smart tv in a class in africa

 

MAILIKUMI PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Seventh grader at Mailikumi Primary School presenting about the science of liquids using internet provided by Starlink.

 

 

SHELEMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Starlink powering the tablet learning program at Shelemba Primary School.

 

MWAKINYUNGU PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Learners advancing in their numeracy and literacy apps using internet powered by Starlink.

 

JOSA PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Starlink supporting digital learning at Josa Primary School.

More about the Schools

 

"Starlink has helped make teaching and learning interesting. We really appreciate the support you've given us.

My school is situated along Mwatate/Wundanyi tarmac road. Parents are affected by poverty so much and many learners live with their grandparents. The climate is semi-arid, hence great challenges in even providing food for meals at school. We, therefore, appreciate your support. Thank you so much! "

- Ceciliah Malemba Kisaka, Head Teacher

Josa School

Updates from Schools in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya

 

MWATATE PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 750

Age of Students: 6-14 years

About: Mwatate School consists of grades 1-9. Their previous internet was slow and not cost-effective. With Starlink many people are able to connect to the internet at the same time without the pre-existing challenge of being disconnected when class is in session.

In what ways has the internet enhanced students' learning experiences?

1. Through obtaining teaching and learning resources from the internet

2. Students creating their own content and uploading on Youtube for future reference

3. Through the Starlink, teachers have become more competent in content delivery and have grown in their professional development 

"Thank you for your support.

With the internet learning has become enjoyable."

- Ceciliah Malemba Kisaka, Head Teacher

Kipusi School

MWAKINYUNGU PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 160

Age of Students: 4-14 years

About: This school is in a small community in a very dry area of Mwatate, Kenya. Because of parents' challenging work circumstances, they find it difficult to pay school fees for their children

Did not have internet access before Starlink

JOSA PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 174

Age of Students: 6-15 years

In what ways has the internet enhanced students' learning experiences? 

Because of Starlink internet, many of the students have developed a deeper interest in learning

Did not have internet access before Starlink

MWACHAWAZA SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 204

Age of Students: 7-14 years

What subjects have benefited the most?

Mathematics, science, language and literature, social studies/history

Did not have internet access before Starlink

SHELEMBA SCHOOL, Kenya
Student Headcount: 150

Age of Students: 5-15 years

Update from the school: Starlink has helped the students embrace technology and digital literacy, supporting them in accessing educational materials and fueling their curiosity for learning

 

"Starlink has helped make teaching and learning interesting. We really appreciate the support you've given us.

 

My school is situated along Mwatate /Wundanyi tarmac road. Parents are affected by poverty so much and many learners live with their grandparents. The climate is semi-arid, hence great challenges in even providing food for meals at school. We, therefore, appreciate your support. Thank you so much! "

 

- Ceciliah Malemba Kisaka, Head Teacher

Josa School

 

"Starlink is faster than the internet we had before. I like its speed!"

 

- Selestina Ndamu, Head Teacher

Shelemba School

 

"With the new internet access, students now frequently ask the IT teacher to give them tablets to do research."

- Hagingson Mwadime, Head Teacher

Kishamba Primary School

 

"We did not have internet before. Now Kenya's CBC education is enjoyable for the students and teachers.

 

They are able to see images which they would never have seen if it was not for the internet.

 

Thank you so much for the great help you have offered to the school, to have internet that is the best in the land."

- Lilian Jumbe, Head Teacher

Mailikumi School

 

KISHAMBA PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 1,446

Age of Students: 6-14 years

Needs: Starlink range extender to reach a wider range within the school compound

Did not have internet access before Starlink

MAILIKUMI SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 523

Most pupils are coming from low-income settlements

Students are using Starlink daily for mathematics, science, and history

Did not have internet access before Starlink

 

"Starlink is faster than the internet we had before. I like its speed!"

- Selestina Ndamu, Head Teacher

Shelemba School

 

"Learning has become exciting, enjoyable and easy. Students can easily remember what they learned! You are welcome to our school and please visit us."

- Vivian Mwakichako, Head Teacher

Mwakinyungu School

 

SINO AFRICAN FRIENDSHIP GIRLS SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 351

Age of Students: 6 - 16 years

What subjects have benefited the most?

Science

Did not have internet access before Starlink

"Starlink internet has made learning interesting.

Thanks for your continued support."

- Sarah Siakilo, Head Teacher

Sino African Friendship Girls School

MZWANENYI SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 217

Age of Students: 7-15 years

What's a challenge your community faces? 

Some parents need to be enlightened on the importance of education in order to embrace changes

"The internet allows learners to get the information they need on their own.

 

We thank you so much for the Starlink internet, which has made our work easier than before.

 

Long live Starlink."

- Mercy Nduku Nziuko, Head Teacher

Mzwanenyi School

KIPUSI PRIMARY SCHOOL, Kenya

Student Headcount: 315

Age of Students: 6-15 years

The internet is used for Accessing educational resources (e.g., e-books, tutorials), Lesson planning, Virtual classrooms and e-learning platforms, Communication with teachers or external educators, Administrative tasks (e.g., grade reporting, student records), Easy to get teaching aids

Updates from Schools in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya and Malawi

 

"Our community is very happy that their learners are able to interact with internet at school empowered by Starlink.

With the use of Starlink our children are now connected and able to research issues that have been challenging for them. I am happy to report that we are now growing a generation that is ICT compliant. "

- Tryon Muthoka, Head Teacher

Mwatate Primary School

"We did not have internet before. Now Kenya's CBC education is enjoyable for the students and teachers.

They are able to see images which they would never have seen if it was not for the internet.

Thank you so much for the great help you have offered to the school, to have internet that is the best in the land."

- Lilian Jumbe, Head Teacher

Mailikumi School 

"Starlink is faster than the internet we had before. I like its speed!"

- Selestina Ndamu, Head Teacher

Shelemba School

 

"With the new internet access, students now frequently ask the IT teacher to give them tablets to do research."

- Hagingson Mwadime, Head Teacher

Kishamba Primary School

"Learning has become exciting, enjoyable and easy. Students can easily remember what they learned! You are welcome to our school and please visit us."

-Vivian Mwakichako, Head Teacher

Mwakinyungu School

"Most of our community are peasant farmers and limited by finances. We are grateful for Starlink internet.

Because of Starlink learning has become more interactive. Starlink internet is a game-changer in education."

- Nicholas Mwangome, Head Teacher

Mwachawaza School

"Starlink has helped make teaching and learning interesting. We really appreciate the support you've given us.

My school is situated along Mwatate /Wundanyi tarmac road. Parents are affected by poverty so much and many learners live with their grandparents. The climate is semi-arid, hence great challenges in even providing food for meals at school. We, therefore, appreciate your support. Thank you so much!"

-Ceciliah Malemba Kisaka, Head Teacher

Josa School 

"Thank you for your support. With the internet learning has become enjoyable."

Ceciliah Malemba Kisaka, Head Teacher

Kipusi School

"The internet allows learners to get the information they need on their own.

We thank you so much for the Starlink internet, which has made our work easier than before.

Long live Starlink."

- Mercy Nduku Nziuko, Head Teacher

Mzwanenyi School

"Starlink internet has made learning interesting. Thanks for your continued support."

- Sarah Siakilo, Head Teacher

Sino African Friendship Girls School

image of three school girls doing school work with a tablet and papers
image of a school girl in Kenya looking up something on a tablet
image of a school girl in kenya teaching a lesson to the class using a smart tv
image of a kenyan class room of students working on their tablets with a teacher at the front

 

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