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Happy October! This Month in EdTech ...

Published 11 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. Julius K. Bitok PS, State Department for Basic Education, Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala PS, the State Department for Higher Education and Research, and Dr. Esther Thaara Mworia, PS, State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training.
  • The National EdTech Summit 2025 was held at CEMASTEA Africa on 25th and 26th September 2025; a wholesome EdTech experience with stakeholders from Kenya, Africa and the world. Follow thoughts and learnings shared by participants using #NationalEdTechSummit2025 on LinkedIn.

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  • Mr. John Tingoi, a fourth-year student in the Department of Computer Science at Chuka University, won the Second Runner-Up position at the WorldQuant International Quant Championship held in Singapore in September. Congratulations! Read more here and about the World Quant.
  • Mumbe Mwangangi, Founder of Nyansapo AI, is headed to the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). Nyansapo AI works to double reading and Math outcomes for African children through AI-powered assessments. Mumbe is the African Cohort changemaker for the WISE Edtech Accelerator; a catalyst for innovation in education. Read more here. Hongera sana Mumbi!
  • ​Register for the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Future of TVETs Conference happening on 17th October 2025|Nakuru Kenya, a groundbreaking event dedicated to exploring the transformative role of AI in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions across Kenya. Chief Guest Speaker: Dr. Esther THaara Muoria, PS, State Department for TVET, Kenya.
  • UON to host the Research and Innovation week on 21-24 October, 2025. The theme for this year is "Advancing Research and Innovation from Discovery to Impact in a Dynamic Global Landscape”. Find out more.

Opportunities

Duara School Entrepreneur Incubator

​Apply for the next cohort of 10 amazing School Entrepreneurs to join Duara School 2025 Incubator. By joining the Incubator, you (a teacher) will be equipped with training, resources, access to funding and support, as well as mentorship and sisterhood. Female teachers in Nairobi, Kiambu, Kajiado and Machakos are encouraged to apply. Deadline: 5 October 2025

Call for Papers

eLearning Africa Conference - June 4-5, 2026|Accra, Ghana

Submit your paper for the 19th International Conference & Exhibition on Digital Education, Training and Skills Development. Read about the themes and apply here.

Submission Deadline: 30 November 2025

Daystar University AI Conference February 25-27, 2026|Nairobi, Kenya

The conference themed, “Reimagining Africa with AI: Ethics, Innovation, and Inclusion for a Transformative Future,” will convene leading scholars, researchers, innovators, practitioners, and students to explore how Artificial Intelligence is shaping Africa’s future. Submit your abstract here. Abstract submission closes: 30 October 2025

Resources

Read the philosophical, ethical and pedagogical dilemmas posed by disruptive influence of AI in education in this AI and the future of education anthology.

Watch how the Action Foundation is supporting STEM learning for learners with disabilities. How can we effectively handle data used in EdTech to protect children’s rights? Read the Data Governance for EdTech report. (Note: click ‘Files available for download’ to access the full report.)

Do you have access to this EdTech Future Kenya Report? Please respond by replying to this newsletter.

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​Have you written, come across, or released a report/research on EdTech in Kenya, East Africa or Africa? Don’t hesitate to forward what you’re reading, watching, listening to me on nyarinda@edtech-eastafrica.com. I can’t wait to hear from you. Send all details!!

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Until next time,

Enjoy October!

Nyarinda :)

Nairobi, Kenya
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