Habari Reader Three newsletters ago I introduced myself to you as the curator of Jalada. It has been a wonderful few months and I am now writing longer pieces on our blog. We find ourselves living in incredibly difficult times, weighed down by loss of innocent lives during the Kenya Protests of 2024/2025. Losing lives is akin to losing our future, our collective dreams, our country. It is sad. As we fight for our rights and dignified living, I pray that the cost does not continue to be our...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Uhuru! On June 1, 1963 Mzee Jomo Kenyatta was sworn in as Kenya’s first Prime Minister, taking the reins of power from the British Colonialists. He started his speech with an energetic salutation, "UHURU!" It has been 62 years since Kenya attained self rule, on this day we call, Madaraka! What does Madaraka mean to you? Is it power? freedom? independence? or all of the above? Find out what's happening, opportunities, and resources in the EdTech Space in Africa. Please forward EdTech Jalada to...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Habari Reader, Don’t we all love holidays that fall on a working day? I hope you did something that makes you happy. Find out what's happening, opportunities, and resources in the EdTech Space in Africa. Please forward EdTech Jalada to an EdTech enthusiast in your circle! To enhance the National (Kenya) EdTech Summit experience and ensure its sustainability, would you be open to paying a participation fee for the upcoming and future editions? YES MAYBE ... depending on the value NO What’s...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hello, how are you? My name is Nyarinda, the new Community Engagement Lead at EdTech East Africa. I am nervous about this very first letter to you and excited too. This newsletter features a round up of what's happening, opportunities, and resources in the EdTech Space in Africa. What's Happening Chimamanda released Dream Count to critical acclaim on 4 March 2025 worldwide. The publishers added an audio book read by the author. What does this mean for EdTech innovators in Africa creating...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader Happy New Year! I love how new beginnings carry the promise of transformation. As a firm believer in the collective power of our community to reimagine education, break barriers, and create opportunities for every learner, this is our year to lean in, dream big, and take bold steps toward making education better for all. Let’s make this year count! Mark your calendars! At EdTech East Africa, we are excited about how the summits are catalyzing change in every county and region....
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Is it just me, or has this year flown by? Happy New Month Everyone!! This year has cemented a profound truth for me: The future of education is too important to build alone. It will take all of us—passionate educators, entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers—working together to make learning better, smarter, and more accessible for every student. As we wind down this year, Let’s be grounded in this: It’s not the Technology. It’s about learning. Our EdTech Roadmap...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, How are you? The year is fast coming to a close, and what a year it's turning out to be. Let's take a moment together - take a deep breath - and say it with me: "I will embrace the joy of my small victories." As schools close for a long holidays, we're not just marking the end of another academic year – we're celebrating our capacity to ensure learning continues despite hard challenges. The break ahead offers a perfect opportunity to recharge, explore new learning possibilities,...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, The EdTech Summit 2024: Kenya Edition has come and gone, leaving us inspired and energized for the future of education. This year's event was extra special as we celebrated a significant milestone - 10 years of EdTech East Africa's impact on education in our region. EdTech East Africa unveils new board members Thank you to all who attended and contributed, making the summit a big success. Your passion and dedication continue to drive innovation in education technology, and we're...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, We are deeply grateful to each of you for attending the EdTech Summit 2024: Kenya Edition and celebrating a significant milestone with us—10 years of EdTech East Africa's impact on the education technology landscape. Your contributions have played a crucial role in shaping the EdTech ecosystem, and this milestone reflects the collective effort of everyone involved. Over the past decade, EdTech East Africa has been at the forefront of promoting education innovation, fostering...
10 months ago • 1 min read