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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...

29 January 2024

EdTech Ecosystem Activities: The Young Engineers Pan-African Stem Competition

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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.

29 January 2024

Happy 2024! to the Awesome EdTech East Africa Community

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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...

15 January 2024

It takes a village to improve foundational tech-enabled literacy

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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.

9 November 2023

Paving the way for a thriving digital workforce and society

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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.

9 October 2023

EdTech can help turn African emergencies into paths of opportunity

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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....

9 October 2023

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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.

9 October 2023

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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.

1 October 2023

EdTech CA Goal 5: Develop Sustainable Digital Infrastructure and Evidence-Driven Policy to Support Resilient Learning

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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.

8 September 2023

Goal 4: Empowering Those Closest to Learners to Lead Data-Driven Inclusive Learning

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Goal 4: Empowering Those Closest to Learners to Lead Data-Driven Inclusive Learning

The fourth Collective Action Friday workshop, hosted by EdTech East Africa and co-hosted by METIS. The workshop focused on the fourth Collective Action Goal – to fortify the capacity of those closest to learners (educators, pedagogical leaders, and caregivers).

25 August 2023

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