Professional Development Workshops Boost Nairobi Teachers’ Skills

A wave of professional development workshops is sweeping through Nairobi’s education sector, as teachers receive enhanced training to sharpen their skills and adapt to changing classroom demands. On February 12 2025, the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) announced the rollout of new training initiatives aimed at equipping educators with digital teaching tools, subject‑specific expertise and leadership competencies.
The training programmes reflect a growing recognition of the evolving role of teachers in Kenya’s classrooms, particularly amid the adoption of new technologies and curricula. One recent session, the iPrimary & iLowerSecondary Continuous Professional Development training held in Nairobi from August 18‑20 2025, focused on empowering primary and lower‑secondary teachers with innovative teaching and learning strategies tailored to modern curricula. Similarly, the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA) planned an Adaptive Schools Foundation seminar in Nairobi from March 27‑30 2026, designed to build collaborative teaching and leadership practices.
Educators and school administrators have welcomed the shift, noting improvements in classroom engagement, lesson planning and digital literacy. A teacher from a Nairobi school remarked that the new workshops helped them integrate interactive e‑tools and tailor content to diverse learner needs. Yet, stakeholders caution that ensuring access to such professional development across all schools—especially in under‑resourced areas—remains critical to avoid widening disparities. Looking ahead, education leaders emphasise the need for sustained, school‑based support, follow‑up mentoring and peer‑learning communities to convert training into improved student outcomes. If successful, Nairobi could set a benchmark for teacher capacity‑building nationwide.