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Nelly C. Andiema
University of Eldoret
P.O Box 1125-30100 Eldoret, Kenya
Email: nellyandiema@gmail.com

Abstract: The paper explores the status of bridging of digital divide in provision of basic education in West Pokot County. The study was conducted in remote areas of Central Pokot and North Pokot Sub Counties. The study uses mixed method research design involving a target of 88 public secondary schools. From this, a sample size of 26 schools was selected from which 1 principal and 2 teachers participated in the study. Data was collected using questionnaire and interview schedule. Analysis of quantitative data has been performed through descriptive statistics with the help of SPSS (version 25.0). Qualitative data was analysed using thematic content analysis. Results show that only 40.0% of teachers possesses higher level digital of skills. Secondly, only 35.0% of schools were found to have adequate digital infrastructure to support integration of technology in teaching and learning in schools. Watching of television channels by students and internet research by teachers was common method of integrating digital skills in teaching. Some of the challenges found were: inadequate digital training to teachers, inadequate ICT resources, outdated ICT resources, poor internet connectivity, lack of electricity among others. Therefore, government needs to provide digital training skills to teachers, ensure there is electricity and fibre optic cable connection in schools and school management to work with stakeholders in acquisition of digital infrastructure resources.

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