Pwani EdTech Summit affirms that Collaboration is the KEY key to EdTech Transformation
A first of its kind, the event brought together EdTech experts based in the Coast region as well as innovators working in the coastal part of Kenya.
Western Kenya EdTech Summit Sparks Innovation Dialogues from the Ground Up
The Western Kenya EdTech Summit, hosted at Tom Mboya University in Homabay, was a microcosm of the movement itself. From product developers to community educators, from research scientists to digital infrastructure builders, everyone with a stake in education's future was...
EdTech Ecosystem Activities: The Young Engineers Pan-African Stem Competition
Groups of animated young engineers and scientists were at work, showcasing their innovative ideas to judges, their peers, mentors, and relatives. The occasion was the 1st Young Engineers Pan Africa STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) competition in 2023.
Happy 2024! to the Awesome EdTech East Africa Community
By Nyapara Wanjiku Hello Everyone! As we enter a new year, I’ve been contemplating how we cultivate community and create an environment that supports the growth of the different ecosystems here. Interestingly, my first sermon of the year was also...
It takes a village to improve foundational tech-enabled literacy
In 2020, in terms of education, the most dropped county in Kenya was Kirinyaga. There are 200 public schools and 200 private schools in this county that are located in Central Kenya.
Paving the way for a thriving digital workforce and society
The Kenya EdTech Summit 2023, would not have been complete without delving into the concerns of ensuring learners have the requisite skills to thrive in the current digital workforce.
EdTech can help turn African emergencies into paths of opportunity
During the Town Hall session at the 2023 EdTech Summit, Joseph Nsengimana pointed out that, as other continents are aging, Africa is getting younger. Nsengimana is the Director of the MasterCard Foundation’s Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning in ICT....
Coding as a life skill for children
Coding or computer programming can enhance the problem-solving capabilities of learners of all ages, therefore, necessitating the development of an educational programming environment for young learners.
Learning Out Loud with PICO
Pastoralists Integrated Concerns Organization (PICO) is an indigenous community-based organization that seeks to address issues affecting the pastoralist communities within Kajiado County, such as climate change, education, and social empowerment.
EdTech CA Goal 5: Develop Sustainable Digital Infrastructure and Evidence-Driven Policy to Support Resilient Learning
Developing Sustainable Digital Infrastructure and Evidence-Driven Policy to Support Resilient Learning. This workshop therefore was important as we got to identify the enablers and barriers to achieving this target.