Kenya Expands National Agenda on Educational Technology Integration
The Kenyan government has unveiled an expanded national strategy for educational technology, positioning it as a central pillar in the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. The comprehensive National EdTech Framework 2024-2030, launched by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Digital Economy, outlines an ambitious plan to integrate technology across all levels of Kenya’s education system. This expanded agenda moves beyond previous focus on device distribution to create a holistic ecosystem encompassing digital content development, teacher capacity building, infrastructure enhancement, and innovative learning methodologies.
The framework establishes clear targets, including achieving 100% digital integration in secondary schools and 80% in primary schools by 2030, developing a national digital content repository with materials in both English and local languages, and training all teachers in basic digital pedagogy. Crucially, the strategy recognizes that successful edtech integration requires more than just hardware—it demands changes in teaching methodologies, assessment approaches, and educational administration. We are moving from simply putting devices in classrooms to fundamentally reimagining how technology can enhance teaching and learning outcomes across Kenya, explained Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu during the framework’s launch at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.
The expanded agenda has been welcomed by educators and technology experts who have long advocated for a more coordinated national approach. The framework addresses several persistent challenges, including uneven implementation across regions, lack of localized content, and limited teacher preparedness for technology integration. This comprehensive approach recognizes that edtech success requires addressing multiple interconnected factors simultaneously, noted Dr. Grace Kariuki, an education technology specialist at Kenyatta University. By tackling infrastructure, content, training, and policy together, we have a much better chance of creating sustainable impact.
Private sector partners and development organizations have pledged support for implementing the expanded agenda, with commitments to develop localized learning platforms, provide teacher training, and help establish digital innovation labs in schools. The government has allocated KSh 25 billion for the framework’s initial implementation phase, with additional resources expected from county governments and international partners. This expanded agenda represents a significant investment in Kenya’s future, CS Machogu emphasized. By systematically integrating technology into our education system, we’re not just improving learning outcomes today—we’re preparing a generation of Kenyans who will lead our digital economy tomorrow. With this comprehensive framework, Kenya positions itself at the forefront of educational innovation in Africa, potentially creating models that could influence education systems across the continent.