Kakamega: The Ministry of Education, through the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA), is incorporating Information Communication and Technology (ICT) training for teachers to align with the competency-based education (CBE). A capacity building workshop has been organized for senior school Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) heads of departments, focusing on skills like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital literacy.
According to Kenya News Agency, the coordinator of the training in Kakamega, Thuo Karanja, stated that teachers are being trained on online tools for lesson planning and delivery. The initiative is designed to support digital goals outlined in the Ministry of Education policy ahead of the transition of Grade 9 learners to senior secondary schools in January 2026.
The teachers are expected to leverage ICT to prepare schemes of work and gain access to a wide range of digital resources, including e-books, videos, and interactive learning experiences. The masterclass for teachers on AI and other technologies aims to provide specialized training for senior secondary teachers on developing and sourcing digital learning materials.
According to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CEMASTEA, Jacinta Akatsa, her organization is enhancing STEM education through investigated research and capacity building for teachers and curriculum implementers across the education sector. The workshop, themed 'enhancing the capacity of STEM heads of departments to manage transition in competency-based education (CBE),' is being held concurrently in Kakamega, Nakuru, and Nairobi Counties, with 432 senior science teachers being trained.