“One Teacher, One Laptop” (1T1L) is an initiative taken by GNAT, NAGRAT and CCT in collaboration with Ministry of Education to procure TM1 Laptops to aid teachers in teaching and learning.
Here is all you need to know about the company which manufactured the Teachers Mate 1 (TM1) Laptop, KA Technologies Ghana.
Also Read: NAGRAT Reveals the Actual Cost of TM1 Laptop
KA Technologies as an IT Company
KA Technologies (KAT) is an indigenous private limited liability company, duly registered in Ghana under the Companies Act, 2019 (ACT 992), engaged in Manufacturing, Training, Connectivity and Technology Solutions for identifiable societal segments such as education, healthcare, and agriculture, among others. We are intently focused on delivering unique value to institutions and individual users through an integrated and optimized blend of hardware and software. (This information is from their website)
Here’s the interesting part. One aspect of creating a website is to buy a domain name. A domain name is a unique name on the internet for website just like how Twitter Inc. uses for their handles. For instance, the domain name for Edutechab is www.edutechab.com. Understand now? Good.
KA Technologies Ghana registered their domain name www.katechnologiesgh.com on 20th November, 2020 and updated the domain name on 30th June, 2021. It was registered by Mr. Kwabena Nana Kwarteng.
Also, for a website to be up and running, a hosting provider is needed. A hosting provider is a database to store the information of your website so that it is accessible to anyone through the Internet. In other words, without a hosting provider, no one can access your website on the Internet. The hosting provider for KA Technologies is www.hettyhost.com and this was created by Mr. Kwabena Nana Kwarteng as well on the 30th of April, 2021.
Nana Kwabena Kwarteng is a Pastor and an Entrepreneur who set up Enigma IT. A software company that deals with solutions to Information Technology related issues. It is located at C15 Manet Court, Baatsonaa, Spintex, Accra.
KA Technologies Ghana can be located at Frema House, Spintex Road in Accra. KA Technologies Ghana’s first activity on their Facebook page was on 15th July, 2021. They also joined Twitter not long ago in July, 2021.
KA Technologies on their website have stated that they have had two clients so far; Ministry of Education, Ghana and the Ghana Education Service (GES).
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Analysis
KA Technologies Ghana is an IT Company which was given the mandate to manufacture the TM1 Laptop. This is a step in the right direction in setting up indigenous companies, especially in Information Technology, to manufacture locally made computers in Ghana.
However, there are some questions lingering in the minds of the public. If the TM1 Laptop was manufactured locally;
- Why does it cost that much?
- What is the actual price of the Laptops?
- Couldn’t GES and the Unions solely fund this 1T1L for teachers?
- If teachers are paying part for the laptop, shouldn’t teachers be given the opportunity to opt out?
Recommendations
GES and Ministry of Education can again employ the services of KA Technologies Ghana since it is an indigenous company to initiate “One School, One Computer Lab” (1S1CL). That initiative will compliment 1T1L and aid pre-tertiary education pupils and students to easily have access to computers to facilitate the learning of IT in our schools in this fast growing technological world.
38 comments
Please, I have a problem with keyboard. Can you help me fix it.
Contact your District IT Coordinator for assistance.
Please, my storage is not partition, only drive c, what should I do
Please can the laptop be replaced if it’s get stollen
No please.
I am Eric Adu Mensah a teacher at Takoradi Technical Institute. I have got my laptop computer and it can not be connected to mobile phone hotspot and wifi . I have tried all means but still can not connect.
Uninstall the wifi drivers and reboot your PC. If that doesn’t work, then take it to the nearest repair shop
Your laptops are not durable at all… aaaba
Change the windows version by logging in to your Microsoft Store.
i am Awudu from Kwapong SDA. please i have installed a new windows but the dvivers are not available for downloads so i want you to help me with the drivers through my mail below.
awudukarimyaska@gmail.com
I took delivery of a faulty lap top but they are reluctant to change it for me. I am planning a huge legal action against ka tech.
please where will i get the laptop drivers to download?
Download DriverPack Online
You lie drivers pack is not compatible with TM1
Please my laptop plays videos on it own,what’s the solutions
Hi good evening, pls I’m using the TM1 laptop, pls I would like to know how to on the keyboard laptop, kindly help me to do so. Thank you
Where is the company be located in Ghana
I have a problem with sound drivers I don’t know where to download it to fix the sound
Message me on telegram for assistance
please i have same issue with my TM1 laptop
I’m having problem with the sound drivers of the laptop, l have updated the sound drivers online still not working.
I’m CISCO from Juaben SDA JHS
Contact me on WhatsApp
I’m having problem with the sound drivers of the laptop, l have updated the sound drivers online still not working.
I’m CISCO from Juaben SDA JHS
francisadamptey@76gmail.com
My laptop is not booting. The green power light comes n go when i press the power button
Contact me on WhatsApp
Please the laptop screen of mine is faulty where are how can I get it fixed?
i have problem with my sound drivers
Please my laptop sound is not working. How do I fix it
Please there is password of my HDD, how do I delete the password because I have forgotten the password
The power is not working again
Please explain further.
i have a problem with the sound drivers.
i have download and updated still not working any help please.
thanks
Try to uninstall the sound driver and reboot your computer
My keyboard is not working
Try updating your Operating system
Please where can I buy the TM1 keyboard
Does the TM1 keyboard have lights??
No