Habari Reader, It’s exactly one year since I sent the first EdTech Jalada newsletter. Thank you for being a solid reader. I enjoy writing this newsletter and our chats even more. What are you working on that I should know about? Talk to me about your EdTech innovations, opportunities and successes or learning that you'd like to be featured in this newsletter. What's Happening The East African education landscape is undergoing a profound digital transformation. For global entities...
5 months ago • 2 min read
Habari Reader, The world is very volatile right now and I am worried about asking how you are. So my greeting today is very functional. It is the polite salutation you give and hope that someone says hello only and moves on because you are not sure how you can deal with the answer you get. It is interesting that the literal translation of habari is news and I am in a space where news is distressing and I’d like to stay in a cocoon of no news. But, we can’t hide forever because life happens...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Habari Reader, I trust you’re doing well. Here's a small update about my work: In December last year, we revived our podcast platform and have been working on content for EdTech Gumzo which we'll share with all of you soon. The first season is dedicated to founders who've stayed true to their mission—transforming how learning happens in Africa using technology. I'd love for you to come share your story with us, and if you're not a Founder (yet) please nominate someone. You can do this by...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Habari Reader, We are on the twelfth day of January, of a new year, and I am still writing my dates as 12/01/2025. Sigh! Some of us start our year slow, some start with all the hype there can be. I love it all. My colleague recently shared that her word for the year is “Stay Put” and it resonated with me a lot. What is your word for 2026? What are you hoping for? I am very grateful to you for answering our Newsletter Survey in December, 2025. We’re looking at how to integrate and incorporate...
8 months ago • 2 min read
Habari Reader, Thank you so much for keeping me company throughout the year by receiving, reading, sharing, and interacting with me through this newsletter. What would you like to see in the EdTech Jalada Newsletter next year? Indulge me! Click the button below to fill the feedback survey. Newsletter Survey 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! What's Happening The Global...
9 months ago • 2 min read
Habari Reader, Happy New Month! Change comes with different emotions for me, anxiety about what the future will look like, and deep gratitude, respect and honour for what has been. We lost H.E. Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga on October 15, 2025. Jowi! Jowi! Jowi! I hope that you are allowing yourself to grieve for everything that has been brought to the surface in the last few weeks and are holding space for yourself in ways that make sense to you. Perhaps a cup of uji? A favourite song? Find...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Habari Reader, 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! This is a long one, please scroll and read to the end to get the full value. What’s Happening The Ministry of Education Kenya held the Elimu Mashinani forum on 23rd September at Pwani University, Kilifi County to discuss learning challenges in Kilifi. In attendance were Education Cabinet Secretary Hon. Julius Ogamba, Prof....
11 months ago • 2 min read
Habari Reader It feels like January was just the other day, and we’ve woken up to the sunniest September ever! I am loving that the Nairobi cold is now a distant memory. Did you write any goals at the beginning of the year? What are the measurable steps you are taking to achieve that one goal? This last quarter of 2025 is the time to reflect, review and adjust your goals. Thing is, you have life and that means you’ve got all it takes to work on your dreams, to make connections, to envision a...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
Habari Reader It is the school holiday season and we couldn’t be more excited about having our dear little ones at home. Did you know we have a special EdTech Summit curated for learners this August? We shall be sharing the details on LinkedIn with you soon. 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! What's Happening Ethiopia hosted its first EdTech Week in June 2025. Themed...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read