Teachers in Samburu County urged to uphold ethics in use of AI

Speaking during an AI training conference held at Maralal Boys High School, Paul Waibochi, an officer in the Technology Unit at the Department of Education, encouraged teachers to embrace AI tools to enhance their teaching practices while remaining mindful of ethical standards.

More than 55 teachers from across the county participated in the training, which aimed to equip educators with skills to integrate AI into classroom instruction and improve learning outcomes.

Waibochi emphasized that while AI presents significant opportunities for transforming education, its use must be guided by responsibility, integrity, and adherence to professional ethics.

However, teachers highlighted major challenges hindering the effective adoption of AI, particularly poor internet connectivity in many parts of Samburu County.

Billy Lekolol, a teacher at Lpartuk Secondary School, said he plans to share the knowledge gained with his colleagues upon returning to school. He noted that limited network coverage remains a key obstacle.

Similarly, Joy Seina, a teacher from Samburu East, cited unreliable internet access and long travel distances—such as the journey to Maralal—as significant barriers to accessing such training opportunities.

Despite these challenges, educators expressed optimism about the potential of AI to improve teaching and learning, calling for improved infrastructure to support its implementation