Longhorn Publishers through LoHo Learning have partnered with Safaricom to launch the Digital Learning Platform designed to disrupt the delivery of education in Kenya. The Digital Learning Platform’s content conforms with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), covering pre-school to Form 4 learners; core textbooks, reference material and readers that are interactive, engaging with auto-marked assessments.
“This platform offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored for learners, teachers, and partners, providing access to diverse educational content from multiple publishers and content developers,” noted James Ong'ang'a, the CEO of LoHo Learning, a subsidiary of Longhorn Plc.
The LoHo Learning tablets will have internet connectivity that is blocked to educational content ensuring child protection and safeguarding is enforced. LoHo Learning and Safaricom have set a target to reach 1.5 million learners this year. The Digital Learning Platform was officially launched at Blooming Flowers Academy in Syokimau, a school that is already using it for its students. As part of the partnership, Safaricom will assemble the tablets, and provide data connectivity and insurance cover in case of loss.
The LoHo Learning content is derived from KICD-approved books. It also includes extra material like videos, audio, educational games, quizzes, and assignments which help to enrich the content. The teacher’s dashboard features a centralized platform for lesson planning, content curation, and assessment management, streamlining teaching workflows. Teachers will also have access to a rich repository of educational resources from multiple publishers, enabling diverse and engaging teaching experiences. The Digital Learning Platform is priced at Sh13,000, which can be paid through monthly instalments to make them easier to acquire.