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Many LFPS in Kenya have limited ICT, but even basic tech (a teacher’s smartphone, or a radio) can be leveraged for education. If the report card indicates little to no use of educational technology, the school might be missing out on tools that could enhance learning outcomes, especially for difficult subjects or individualized practice. Conversely, if some tech is present but teachers aren’t integrating it (e.g., there’s a computer lab gathering dust), that’s an opportunity for training and better resource use. Under IFL, integrating proven EdTech solutions could indirectly boost literacy/numeracy gains (thus affecting loan incentives). This section lists accessible EdTech resources and strategies for low-resource environments and local edtech partners. The emphasis is on low-cost, offline-capable, or widely accessible tech solutions suitable for LFPS. Even incremental adoption of these can enrich teaching methods and provide students with vital digital exposure. Consider EdTech introductions that make sense for your context – maybe starting with an offline content library or an SMS learning tool. Effective use of even a little technology can amplify teaching (for instance, giving students additional practice or exposure to high-quality learning materials). Monitor usage data if available (like Eneza quiz results or Kolibri logs) to see impact on learning.
Tools and resources
Tools and resources
Kolibri Offline Learning Platform
Kolibri Offline Learning Platform is an open-source platform by Learning Equality that comes pre-loaded with a library of educational content (videos, exercises, e-books) and runs offline on a basic laptop or server. It includes tens of thousands of resources, including Khan Academy math videos, CK-12 science simulations, and African Storybook tales.
Learning Equality | Kenya
Eneza is a well-known Kenyan edtech that turns any basic mobile phone into a virtual tutor. Through SMS/USSD, students can access quizzes and mini-lessons aligned to the Kenyan curriculum, and even ask questions to a live teacher via text.
Eneza Education | Kenya
Digital Content from the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD)
Digital Content from KICD is an online portal that hosts approved digital content for the curriculum – e-textbooks, interactive lessons, and radio lessons. If your school has even a modicum of internet (or can get content while at a cyber café), you can download or use these resources.
KICD | Kenya
Provides offline learning platforms, preloaded tablets, assistive tech and solar classroom kits. EduLET also offers teacher training on digital literacy and inclusive technology, which is ideal for schools with limited internet access
EduLET Africa | Kenya
Angaza's Kalamu Whatsapp is a genAI powered chat service supporting Teachers with instant pedagogical assistance to enhance differentiated instruction
Angaza Elimu | Kenya
Worldreader is a nonprofit that provides digital books and literacy content on mobile phones and tablets — online and offline — to improve reading outcomes.
Worldreader | Kenya
EdTech solutions like EIDU offer mobile-friendly learning with learner analytics and have been piloted in Kenyan schools. These adaptive platforms can support differentiated learning and monitor progress.
EIDU | Kenya
"Teachup Kenya is an EdTech organisation working with AI and digital tools to support teachers and learners including: Teacher empowerment through digital literacy and AI integration; Interactive digital content and learning environments; and Scalable solutions for underserved communities"
TeachUp Kenya | Kenya
Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) and Educational Broadcasts
These remain a powerful educational technology in areas with limited infrastructure. Kenya has a history of Interactive Radio Instruction programs (especially for literacy, numeracy, and life skills) which were used in non-formal schools. Tapping into this, an LFPS could schedule certain times for students to listen to radio lessons. Moreover, some NGOs provide MP3 recordings of lessons or stories in Kiswahili and English that can be played in class (for example, Learning by Ear series or Akili and Me audio for younger kids). This leverages technology that’s cheap and familiar.
World Bank | Kenya
Computer Literacy and Coding Clubs: While perhaps not immediately tied to exam performance, providing students with basic computer skills is an investment in their future and can boost overall engagement with schooling. If your school has a couple of computers, consider starting a Computer Club where students learn to type, use educational software, or even do simple coding (there are kid-friendly coding apps that can run offline). Organizations like Africa Code Week or Kids Who Code (Kenya) sometimes offer free workshops or materials. Even without internet, programs like Scratch (visual coding) can be used to foster creativity and problem-solving. The presence of such a club or ICT lessons can be a draw for new enrollments (as parents value digital skills) and keeps students excited – which means they attend more regularly and pay attention in other classes too.
Kids Who Code | Kenya
Other resources and case studies
Other resources and case studies
Imagine Worldwide,VSO and Onebillion
Local partners
Local partners
Eneza Education (EdTech Company)
Eneza Education (EdTech Company)
As mentioned, Eneza is a content provider. They also have a team that works with schools to onboard them. Reaching out to Eneza (they have reps in Kenya) can lead to a partnership where they perhaps give a demo at your school or train one teacher to be the focal point. Eneza might also have special rates for schools or donor-funded projects that could include your school. Given their massive reach, they have experience on what works to get students using the platform – they could help you set up an “Eneza hour” after school, for example. (Contact: Eneza Education Kenya; language: English/Kiswahili support.)
Elimu Holdings / eLimu
eLimu, the creators of Hadithi! Hadithi!, also developed other apps like revision apps for KCPE and an interactive literacy app in mother tongue. They are part of the wider EdTech scene in Kenya and often collaborate with government (e.g., they were involved in digitizing content for Kenya’s tablet program). eLimu can be a partner in training your teachers on using tablets or integrating digital content into lessons. If you have any tablets from the now-defunct government Digital Literacy Project (DLP), eLimu content can be loaded onto them to make use of those devices. Moreover, their literacy app and others can be recommended to parents for home use (if parents have smartphones). Engaging with eLimu might also open opportunities to pilot new content at your school.
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Local EdTech Hubs (e.g. EdTech East Africa)
Local EdTech Hubs (e.g. EdTech East Africa)
Nairobi has a community of edtech enthusiasts and developers (often convened under EdTech East Africa meetups). Through this network, schools can find volunteer trainers or donations. For instance, members of this community might volunteer to set up Kolibri for you, or a tech company might donate a projector. It’s worth reaching out or even using social media to highlight what you need – sometimes a well-placed request (“School in Dagoretti needs 5 used smartphones for a digital reading program”) gets a response. The Global Schools Forum might also facilitate such connections, since they focus on innovative solutions in non-state schools.
Telecoms (Safaricom, Airtel) CSR Programs
Telecom companies in Kenya have been involved in education initiatives. Safaricom Foundation, for example, supported the Zizi Afrique ALP and also has the Ndovu App for literacy, and they donated tablets in some schools. They might have a program where your school can apply for connectivity or gadgets. Similarly, Airtel Kenya in the past offered free internet to educational websites via Internet for Schools. Engaging these corporates – even inviting them to see your efforts – might get your school selected for a pilot or assistance (like routers, data sponsorship for a year, etc.). Additionally, Safaricom’s MPesa Foundation Academy shares practices in using tech in teaching; while that’s a high-end school, they occasionally mentor other schools or accept visits.
Computer for Schools Kenya (CFSK)
Computer for Schools Kenya (CFSK)
Nairobi has a community of edtech enthusiasts and developers (often convened under EdTech East Africa meetups). Through this network, schools can find volunteer trainers or donations. For instance, members of this community might volunteer to set up Kolibri for you, or a tech company might donate a projector. It’s worth reaching out or even using social media to highlight what you need – sometimes a well-placed request (“School in Dagoretti needs 5 used smartphones for a digital reading program”) gets a response. The Global Schools Forum might also facilitate such connections, since they focus on innovative solutions in non-state schools.
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Kenya Education Network
If your school is slightly larger or closer to tertiary institutions, KENET sometimes extends internet connectivity support or e-learning training beyond universities to secondary and primary schools. For example, they might help with networking a lab or provide web-based learning management systems. This is more technical, but in some locales they have included schools in their projects (especially if you have a computer lab that could be better utilized with internet).
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