DRAFT KENYA STANDARD   DKS 2416-1.3:2023  
 ICS 35.160; 35.240.99 
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Information technology — learning, education and 
training — Computer hardware intended for 
eLearning — Specification 
 
Part 1.3 
Tablet computer  
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                            
 
 
 
  KS 2416-1.3:2021 
 
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPRESENTATION 
The following organizations were represented on the Technical Committee: 
 
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology — JKUAT 
Elimu Kenya  
Commission of University Education  
Daystar University  
Development Bank Kenya Limited  
Esri Easter Africa  
Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition — GODAN  
ICT Authority  
Inable Kenya  
Intelligent Technologies  
Kenya Industrial Research Institute — KIRDI 
Kenya Engineering Technology Registration Board — KETRB 
Kenya National Library services  
Maseno University  
MTECH Communications 
Multimedia University  
Nakuru Training Institute  
National Industrial Training Institute  
Spring Training and Consulting 
Sunshine Secondary School 
University of Embu 
Vision Fund Kenya 
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Information technology — Learning, education and 
training —  Computer hardware intended for eLearning 
—  Specification  
 
Part 1.3 
Tablet computer 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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© KEBS 2023— All rights reserved     iv Foreword 
 
This Kenya Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee on Information Technology for Learning, Education and Training 
under the guidance of the Standards Projects Committee, and it is in accordance with the procedures of the Kenya Bureau of 
Standards. 
 
Since early 2020 when the pandemic disrupted learning globally, education systems have rolled out emergency remote learning 
strategies at an unprecedented scale. Studies have shown that remote learning requires three complementary elements: effective 
teachers, suitable technology, and engaged learners. 
 
Kenya stands to gain tremendously by fully digitizing its educational system, now and even post Covid-19 crisis. Decision-making at 
the policy-making level will significantly improve thanks to data analytics capabilities that global tech partners bring to the table 
 
The Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) that has currently earned a brand name “DigiSchool” was borne out of the Government’s vision 
to equip pupils with relevant skills needed in today’s digital world. It is pertinent that all the target schools be connected to power grid 
before and quality devices that can last for a long time should be procured and distributed to the schools 
 
Many schools continue to face challenges as they take steps to transform their delivery models to extend and deepen student learning, 
while integrating use of the technology. Planning for online learning should be closely aligned with its technology infrastructure 
investments and its school improvement planning process.  
 
As such, KS 2416 is a multi-part standard intended to set minimum requirements for ICT infrastructure intended for learning education 
and training (eLearning) under the general title, Information Technology — Learning, Education and training —   
 
This part 1.2 of KS 2416 defines the minimum requirements for laptop computers to establish a solid technical platform for efficient 
delivery. This Second edition of the standard cancels and replaces KS 2416-1.3:2016 that has been technically revised  
The following subparts have been developed to define minimum requirements for computer hardware intended for eLearning: 
 
Part 1.0 — Terms and definition 
Part 1.1 — Desktop Computers — Specification   
Part 1.2 — Laptop Computers — Specification  
Part 1.3 — Tablet Computers — Specification  
Part 1.4 — Servers — Specification 
 
Part 2 of KS 2416 specifies the minimum requirements for application software intended for on-line learning. Applications software for 
learning, education and training includes tools and systems that can be used alone or in combination to implement a computer-based 
learning program 
 
Part 3 of the standard specifies the minimum network requirements to support e-Learning. 
 
KS 2416 Part 4 specifies the minimum requirement for computer peripherals necessary to support the effective use of IT in Learning, 
Education and Training 
 
During the preparation of this standard, reference was made to the following documents: 
 
Non-proprietary performance description of Desktop PCs, Guideline, version 3.4, BITKOM. 
Non-proprietary procurement specifications notebooks, Guideline, version 2.1, BITKOM. 
www.bapco.com 
 
Acknowledgement is hereby made for the assistance derived from these sources. KS 2416-1.3:2023 
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Information technology — Learning, education and training — Computer hardware 
intended for eLearning — Specification 
 
Part 1.3: 
 
Tablet computer 
 
1 Scope 
 
1.1 This Kenya Standard specifies the minimum requirement for tablet computers necessary to support the effective use of IT in 
Learning, Education and Training (IT LET). 
 
It defines the technical requirements for hardware devices that any computer-based, web-based or online learning program must 
implement to establish a solid technical platform for efficient delivery. 
 
1.2 IT LET applies to: 
 
i) online and digital teaching and training resources 
ii) social, collaborative and content creation applications 
iii) virtual classrooms and communication tools 
iv) audio and/or video player 
 
 
2 Normative references 
 
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this Kenya Standard. For dated references, only the 
edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. 
 
KS 2880 — Information technology equipment — Computers — Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) Part 1:   
Specification. 
 
KS 2879 — Information technology equipment — Minimum Energy Performance Standards — Computer monitors Part 1:  Performance  
and energy rating requirements 
 
KS 2416-1.0, Information technology — Learning, education and training — Part 1: Terms and definitions 
 
KS 2416-2,  Information technology — Learning, education and training — Part 2: Software intended for eLearning 
 
IEC TS 62393: 2005, Portable and hand-held multimedia equipment — Mobile computers —Battery run-time measurement  
 
KS ISO 2382-36 , Information technology vocabulary Part 36: Learning education and training  
 
KS IEC 60950-1  Information technology equipment — Safety — Part 1: General requirements 
 
ISO IEC 11889, Information technology -- Trusted Platform Module  
 
KS EAS 495-1:2008, 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units  
 
3 Terms and definitions  
 
For the purposes of this standard, the definitions in part 1.0 of this standard shall apply.  
 
Additionally, ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses: 
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/  
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp  
 
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4 Requirements 
 
4.1 General requirements  
The following measures shall be taken before importing or exporting into/from Kenya any such appliances to facilitate the import 
compliance checking where applicable:  
Table 1 — General requirements for Tablets intended for eLearning  
 
 Property Requirement Verification 
4.2.1  Safety The equipment meets all the applicable technical and 
safety standards required in Kenya  
 KS ISO IEC 60950, Information technology 
Equipment — Safety — General requirements  
 Pre-shipment verification 
Certificate of conformance 
(COC) 
4.2.2  Energy efficiency KS 2880 — Information technology equipment — 
Computers — Minimum Energy Performance Standards 
(MEPS) Part 1:   Specification. 
KS 2879 — Information technology equipment — Minimum 
Energy Performance Standards — Computer monitors 
Part 1:  Performance and energy rating requirements Pre-shipment verification 
Certificate of conformance 
(COC) 
4.2.3  Eco-labeling i) The following Information appearing on the Eco label 
where necessary 
 High energy efficiency 
 designed to facilitate recycling repair and upgrading 
 Mercury-free backlights The importer shall declare 
the compliance of the 
product with this 
requirement, and shall 
provide a copy of the Eco-
label 
4.2.4  Toxic reduction i) Does not contain prohibited substances as outlined in the 
Kenya National Environmental regulations RoHS Compliance certificate 
4.2.5  Primary packaging i) Where cardboard boxes are used, they shall be made of, 
at least, 80 % recycled material.  
ii) Where plastic bags are used for the final packaging, they 
shall be made of, at least, 75 % recycled material or they 
shall be biodegradable or compostable. A declaration of compliance 
with this requirement and a 
sample of the packaging 
4.2.6  user instructions ii) The equipment shall include relevant user information that 
provides advice on its proper environmental use  
iii) The following information shall be included in the user 
manual: 
 Energy consumption 
 Information on how to reduce power consumption 
 Information on where to obtain professional repairs 
and servicing 
 End-of-life instructions User manual in either soft or 
hard copy in official 
languages 
4.2.7  Warranty i) At least 1 year warranty and shall be provided by importer 
or manufacturer Warranty document provided 
by importer or manufacturer 
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4.2 Functional/technical requirements 
 
Functional specifications for tablet computers shall be as defined in Table 1 and Table 2. 
 
Table 2 — Minimum Functional requirements for tablet computers 
 Hardware property Minimum requirement  
 
4.2.1 Display 
i) Display size in inches 7 inch, 10-point multi-touch capacitive screen 
ii) Display resolution 1280 x 800 pixels  
iii) Weight in kg 1.5 Kg (Max)  
4.2.2 Performance 
i) Processor Technology Industry approved benchmarks for performance  
ii) Memory size (RAM) 4GB of RAM 
4.2.3 Storage/Secondary memory 
i) Size/ Capacity 32 GB (Either internal or an expandable memory) 
4.2.4 Network Interface 
i) Bluetooth  4.0 
ii) WLAN/Wi-Fi KS ISO IEC IEEE 8802-11  
4.2.5 Interfaces  
i) Sound 3.5 mm jack  
ii) Camera  2megapixel front facing 
 5-megapixel rear-facing camera 
4.2.6 Power 
i) Battery   8 hours (minimum)when tested in accordance with KS IEC TS 62393 
 
ii) Power supply  Mains side 220-240 V 
  50-60 Hz 
 
iii) Power plug Conforms to requirements of KS EAS 495-1:2008 
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4.3 Additional requirements for Tablets intended for lower primary education.  
 
Table 3 — Additional requirements for lower Primary education 
 
SL/No. Property Specification  Test method and recommendations  
4.3.1  Durability i) easy-to-clean and dust 
dustproof 
 
ii) Durable chassis Drop test 
when dropped from a minimum 
height of 70 cm no part of the 
tablet shall break or come 
dismantled 
 
4.3.2  Mobility It shall have built in handle or carrying 
case with a handle for easy portability The handle/ carrying case  shall be 
made of durable material easily 
cleaned 
 Define strength of material,  
4.3.3  Device security theft deterrent capability The theft deterrent capability should 
provide remote security and 
manageability features 
4.3.4  OS & Software If software pre-installed it shall conform 
to requirements for software intended 
for learning, Education and training As specified in KS 2416- 2  
 
 
5 Recycling and disposal of obsolete equipment 
 
When ICT equipment reaches its end-of-life it shall be recycled or disposed of in the following ways: 
 
5.1 In accordance with standards, laws and regulations specified by the Kenya Government. This may include guidelines 
provided by the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) and any other applicable regulations. 
 
5.1 Through asset management and recovery programmes within the institution. 
 
5.2 By contacting your computer supplier or retailer and request information on their recycling schemes, leasing and take back 
optionKS 2416-2:2023 
 
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