“We Are Now Deploying 25,000 Laptops And Smartboards In Primary Schools” Says PS Julius Bitok

Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has announced the rollout of digital learning tools across the country, confirming that 25,000 laptops and smartboards are being deployed in primary schools nationwide.

Speaking on the initiative, Bitok said the government is scaling up its efforts to integrate technology into basic education as part of ongoing reforms the passing of his mother, noting the heavy grief he is experiencing during this difficult period.

“I am devastated and heartbroken! It’s well with my soul, however it is difficult to believe that my mother has rested. It’s painful,” he said.

The legislator’s message reflected a mix of grief and acceptance, as he tried to express both his emotional pain and his faith in the face of loss.

He acknowledged that while he is deeply affected by the passing, he is drawing strength from his personal beliefs.

Kega did not provide further details regarding his mother’s passing, but the message has since drawn condolences from colleagues, political leaders, and members of the public who have reached out to comfort him during this period of mourning.

Fellow leaders have been sending messages of sympathy, describing the loss of a parent as a deeply personal and emotional moment that requires support and solidarity from family, friends, and the wider community.

The EALA MP has in the past maintained an active presence in regional and national political affairs, and his public acknowledgment of the loss has drawn attention from both political circles and supporters.

Messages of condolence continued to pour in as Kenyans reacted to his statement, with many offering words of encouragement and praying for strength for him and his family.