Mphande Hills Primary School in the Chipapa community serves
close to 500 learners.
Despite receiving 25 new computers as part of a broader infrastructure project led by CFAO Mobility and World Vision Zambia, the school had no means of connecting them, sitting well beyond the reach of fiber and mobile network infrastructure.
Mphande Hills Primary School in the Chipapa community serves close to 500 learners. Despite receiving 25 new computers as part of a broader infrastructure project led by CFAO Mobility and World Vision Zambia, the school had no means of connecting them, sitting well beyond the reach of fiber and mobile network infrastructure.
Through Paratus Essential Access, powered by Starlink, the school now has reliable, high-speed internet connectivity, unlocking the full potential of its new computer lab for both learners and teachers.
The challenge
Prior to installation, the school had 25 computers with no
viable internet connection, rendering them limited in their
educational value.
No fiber or mobile broadband infrastructure in the area
Teachers restricted to oine materials and methods
Learners unable to access online learning platforms and digital resources
A fully equipped computer lab unable to function at its potential
These constraints directly impacted teaching quality, limiting
access to online learning tools and reducing overall productivity.
The solution
As part of its corporate social investment commitment, Paratus Zambia donated a Starlink satellite internet kit to Mphande Primary School, providing reliable, high-speed connectivity to a location where conventional infrastructure does not reach.
The installation process was:
Straightforward and seamless
Quick and easy to deploy
Completed with no technical challenges
The impact
Reliable connectivity delivered immediate improvements across the school.
1
Enhanced Connectivity
Reliable high-speed internet where no connection previously existed
Consistent performance regardless of demand
Elimination of bandwidth and access constraints
2
Improved Teaching and Learning
Access to online learning platforms and digital resources
Real-time sharing of notes and classwork
Increased ability to conduct digital and video-based lessons
3
Operational Eciency
Computers now functioning at full capacity
Streamlined access to educational tools and administration systems
Increased overall productivity across the school
Performance & reliability
Murang'a County reports:
Unmatched speed and performance for a first-time connection
Reliable connectivity regardless of demand
No downtime experienced since deployment
Cost & operational efficiency
The Starlink solution was donated at a value of K22,000,
removing what would have been a significant financial barrier
for a school of this size and location. The contribution ensures
the school can focus its own resources on learning rather than
infrastructure costs.
Looking ahead
With connectivity no longer a constraint, Mphande Primary
School is now positioned to expand its digital capabilities,
including:
Further integration of digital learning tools across subjects
Introduction of online assessments and examination preparation resources
Continued enhancement of teacher and administrative systems
Conclusion
Through Paratus Essential Access, Mphande Primary School has moved from a fully equipped but o ine computer lab to a connected digital learning environment.
Connectivity is no longer a convenience in education, it is a basic requirement. This Starlink donation gives the school the connectivity it needs to actually function, access to digital learning content, broadcast lessons and examination resources that were previously out of reach simply because of geography.
Neill Nortje Country Manager, Paratus Zambia
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