Casio Donates Scientific Calculators to Nairobi Schools Ahead of KCSE

• Students from Nile Road Secondary and Embakasi Girls Secondary School in Nairobi County received free scientific calculators ahead of KCSE 2023 exams
• The donations were made by a leading educational technological company, CASIO
• The company said the calculators will foster a deeper understanding of STEM subjects, equipping them with the tools necessary to excel academically

Candidates from two secondary schools in Nairobi have benefited from a donation of scientific calculators ahead of the 2023 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations.

A leading educational technological company, CASIO, made the donation.

CASIO Middle East and Africa FZE, the regional subsidiary of CASIO Computer Co. Ltd, donated the scientific calculators to Nile Road Secondary and Embakasi Girls Secondary School in Nairobi County.

The initiative, the firm said, aligns with CASIO’s core mission of spearheading advancements in education to create more engaging and accessible learning experiences, fostering connections between educators and learners, and delivering tools that empower the pursuit of knowledge.

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The donation reaffirms CASIO’s commitment to empowering young minds to achieve success in their education, an indispensable tool for students in the fields of mathematics and science.

STEM subjects in Kenya

CASIO believes the calculators not only simplify complex calculations but also foster a deeper understanding of STEM subjects, equipping them with the tools necessary to excel academically and pursue future careers in STEM fields.

This initiative is just one of the many ways CASIO strives to make a meaningful impact, contributing to a brighter and more promising future for students in Kenya, and reiterating CASIO’s commitment to fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and empowerment in the communities it serves.

KCSE 2023 grading system

In September 2023, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu introduced a new grading system for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary School exams (KCSE).

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The new grading system will be implemented starting with this year's national exams.

The system reduces the mandatory subjects to only two: Mathematics and one language subject (English, Kiswahili, or Kenya Sign Language).

For the rest of the subjects, the Kenya National Examination Council will pick the five best performed to calculate a student's KCSE grade.

“In addition to the two mandatory subjects, the Kenya National Examinations Council will consider any other five best,”

Source: TUKO.co.ke