Nairobi Educators Receive Digital Pedagogy Training Through New Initiative

On May 23, 2025, a new digital pedagogy initiative was launched in Nairobi to train educators in AI and tech-driven teaching methods, led by UNESCO and global partners.
In a major step toward transforming education in Kenya, the UNESCO Nairobi Office, in collaboration with the UNESCO Global Skills Academy (GSA) and partners including Microsoft, KPMG, and Tablet Academy, launched a digital pedagogy training initiative on May 23, 2025. The program targets Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teachers and university lecturers, aiming to enhance their digital and AI competencies through a train-the-trainer model. This initiative is part of a broader effort to equip educators with 21st-century teaching skills and support the integration of technology into learning environments across Africa.
Earlier, on May 19, 2025, senior leadership at the Kenya School of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (KSTVET) participated in foundational ICT training, laying the groundwork for broader educator engagement. The sessions focused on digital content creation, virtual classroom management, and ethical use of AI in education. These efforts align with Kenya’s Digital Economic Acceleration Project (KDEAP), which includes capacity-building components for higher education institutions. The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) issued formal terms of reference for this digital pedagogy rollout on March 18, 2025, with implementation support from global education consultants.
In addition, the University of Nairobi’s Faculty of Education hosted its 1st Annual Conference on Educational Communication and Pedagogical Studies on October 22–23, 2025, as part of its Research and Innovation Week. The conference theme, Transforming Pedagogy in a Dynamic Landscape, brought together educators to explore technological innovation in teaching, with sessions on blended learning, digital literacy, and pedagogical research.
These initiatives reflect Nairobi’s growing commitment to modernizing education through digital skilling. Educators who participated reported increased confidence in using digital tools, designing interactive lessons, and supporting learners in virtual environments. The program is expected to expand to junior secondary and ECDE levels, reinforcing Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) goals and preparing teachers for tech-integrated classrooms.