Happy 62nd Independence Day Kenya!
Kenya is strengthening its education system and expanding opportunities for learners nationwide, especially in higher education, teacher education, lifelong learning for farmers, skills for work, and technology-enabled learning.
COL has key partnerships with:
- The Ministry of Education of Kenya
- African Council for Distance Education
- Cherish Kenya
- County Government Kisumu
- Elimu Digital Media
- Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development
- Kenya Institute of Special Education
- Kenya National Farmers' Federation
- Maasai Technical Training Institute
- Msamaria Women Group
- Nakuru Training Institute
- Programme for Capacity Development in Africa
- Rural Education and Economic Enhancement Program
- Siaya Seed Saaco
- Technical Vocational Training Authority
- Ugunja Community Resource Centre
- 14 post-secondary institutions
Our recent work with partner institutions across Kenya has resulted in the following outcomes:
- Six post-secondary institutions in Kenya implemented COL’s TEL model to develop blended learning opportunities for learners.
- Over 3,200 learners from Kenya have enrolled in more than 16,000 courses with nearly 3,300 certificates issued under the Skills Online programme.
- 12 post-secondary institutions in Kenya developed 14 institutional policies and strategies on ODL, TEL, OER, Employability, and ODL in TVET.
These milestones highlight Kenya’s commitment to resilience and innovation in education and community development.
Ministry of Education - Kenya ACDE County Government of Kisumu Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development Kenya Institute of Special Education Kenya National Farmers' Federation Nakuru Training Institute SIAYA SEED SACCO Ugunja Community Resource Centre
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As AI continues to transform how knowledge is created and shared, COL is working closely with its partners to ensure the open education movement keeps pace with emerging innovations.
A key consideration in integrating AI into open education involves retaining local knowledge systems, language, and culture.
At a recent two-day regional workshop on Open Educational Resources (OER) in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, co-hosted by COL, the National Open University of Nigeria - NOUN, and COL’s Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), education experts underscored the importance of preserving local heritage while expanding access to quality learning.
Read this news article to learn more about the cultural considerations shaping Africa’s approach to AI adoption in education:
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COL is excited to announce that the newest issue of Connections is now live. It brings together the full story of PCF11, capturing the energy and key moments that shaped this year’s forum.
From ministerial dialogues to groundbreaking keynote insights, we distill highlights from more than 50 sessions on the future of open, distance, and technology-enabled learning.
We also celebrate the expertise of over 400 delegates from 48 countries by showcasing regional stories, expert reflections, and the collective actions of people powering educational transformation across the Commonwealth.
Read the full PCF11 issue: hdl.handle.net/11599/6059
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