The government is calling for partnerships with partners to scale the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) to include learners from pre-primary, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and higher education institutions.
Education Principal Secretary, Belio Kipsang, who is also the chairperson of the Education and Assessments Management Committee said that this is among the measures that the ministry is looking into to support organizations that advance education technology.
Speaking during the third Kenya EdTech Summit, in Nairobi, that also marked the 10th anniversary of EdTech East Africa's work in revolutionizing education through technology, he noted that One of the key priorities under the National Education Sector Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
“Expanding NEMIS to include all levels of education will require significant investment in infrastructure, capacity building, and cybersecurity. The NESSP specifically identifies risks such as system weakness and technical capacity constraints, which we must address to ensure the long-term success of these platforms,” said Kipsang.
Recognising the complex challenges within the EdTech ecosystem, EdTech East Africa emphasised the importance of collaboration among diverse actors, including educators, policymakers, tech developers, and researchers.
The Edtech Nairobi summit serves as the national culmination of regional gatherings held across the country, including in Homabay, Mombasa, and Garissa. These events have provided insights that will shape discussions on advancing technology-driven learning across Kenya.
Since its inception, EdTech East Africa has been pivotal in introducing digital learning platforms, AI-driven tools for personalized learning, and mobile applications that extend education to remote areas.
"This summit offers an opportunity to create scalable solutions that impact the lives of Africa's youth," said Mastercard Foundation Lead, for Regional Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning Suraj Shah.
The summit will spotlight these achievements, along with the collaborative efforts among educators, policymakers, tech developers, and researchers to meet the unique needs of East Africa's education sector.
EdTech East Africa co-founder and CEO Jennifer Cotter said that Nairobi EdTech meetup has grown into a vibrant community that is now shaping education across the region.
Over the years key partners, including the government, private sector, and educational institutions, have played a crucial role in advancing EdTech in Kenya.
Throughout the event, attendees engage in interactive workshops, AI-focused sessions, and youth-led discussions, aiming to co-create a vision for a connected, evidence-based EdTech ecosystem in Kenya.
The summit is expected to shape the next decade of educational innovation, reinforcing the belief that technology complements, rather than replaces, teachers in the classroom.
