Over 100 stakeholders to hold talks on higher education reforms

Meeting set for September 23 in Nairobi

In Summary

• Education PS Belio Kipsang, Amref International University Vice Chancellor Joachim Osur, and Africa Leadership University CEO Veda Sunassee are expected to attend.

• During the forum, attendees will get a showcase of ALU's Innovative Learning Model, which can be adopted in higher learning institutions across Africa.

Secondary school heads at the Sheikh Zayed Hall in Mombasa on June 27, 2023.
Secondary school heads at the Sheikh Zayed Hall in Mombasa on June 27, 2023.
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More than 100 education stakeholders across the country are expected to meet in Nairobi on September 23 to deliberate on best learning practices in higher education.

The discussions will focus on collaborative, problem-solving education reforms in Africa through the ReImagine Education Conference.

The conference themed "Developing Africa's Next Generation of Leaders, has been organised by the African Leadership University (ALU) and will take place at the Radisson Blue Convention Centre in Upperhill Nairobi.

The theme highlights the need for educators across all tiers to focus on problem-solving education, which is crucial in solving Africa's challenges.

Education PS Belio Kipsang, Amref International University Vice Chancellor Joachim Osur, and Africa Leadership University CEO Veda Sunassee are expected to attend.

Director of Marketing at ALU Kayta Nyangi noted that the preparations are in high gear for the conference.

She said the preparations are timely in driving a collaborative problem-solving discussion on how to incorporate Africa's grand challenges into innovative learning models.

 "We are ready for the upcoming ReImagine Roundtable Event in Nairobi this month. So far, there has been tremendous interest from education experts and we envisage to host a diverse range of experts who will drive this talk on innovative education, which is vital in solving today's world challenges," Katya said.

"Apart from promoting networking among the diverse range of attendees, who will include educators, counsellors and education stakeholders from different parts of the country, we shall be seeking to forge valuable connections that will drive our educational standards to greater heights."

During the forum, attendees will get a showcase of ALU's Innovative Learning Model, which can be adopted in higher learning institutions across Africa to ignite homing skills and outcomes among students.

The Reimagine Education Conference brings together visionaries, educators, counsellors, parents, discerning students, and all other stakeholders in open dialogue on the current and future state and the opportunities for education administration in Africa.

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