- More than 62,000 Junior School teachers will undergo digital literacy training under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project.
- The programme seeks to strengthen ICT integration in teaching and support the implementation of Competency-Based Education.
- Teachers from over 20,000 schools across all 47 counties are expected to benefit.
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC), in partnership with the ICT Authority, is set to roll out a nationwide digital literacy training programme targeting 62,565 Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) teachers across Kenya under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP).
The initiative aims to strengthen the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in teaching and learning while supporting the implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE) in schools.
According to the programme schedule, the Training of Trainers (TOTs) commenced on Friday and will run until June 23, 2026, while the actual teacher training sessions will be conducted between June 24 and June 26, 2026.
Development of training content was undertaken between May 26 and May 30, 2026.
The programme will benefit teachers from 20,855 schools spread across all 47 counties. Each school will nominate three teachers, including those handling learners with special needs, to participate in the training.
Trainers identified
A total of 3,754 Trainers of Trainers have been identified to facilitate the programme.
The trainers include Curriculum Support Officers, ICT Champion Teachers, TSC Sub-County Directors and Teacher Educators drawn from Kibabii, Lugari and Kagumo Diploma Teachers Training Colleges.
The training will be delivered through a Smart Cascade Model designed to ensure effective transfer of digital skills and sustainable ICT integration in schools.
To support the exercise, 1,251 training venues have been identified across the country.
Expected outcomes of the programme include enhanced teacher capacity in digital lesson planning and delivery, development of ICT-integrated lesson plans aligned to Competency-Based Education, improved learner engagement through technology and better learning outcomes.
Regional and County Directors have been tasked with identifying and nominating participants, selecting suitable training centres, ensuring equitable distribution of trainees and monitoring implementation of the programme.
County allocations
County allocations vary depending on the number of schools.
Kakamega County leads with 868 schools and 2,604 teachers earmarked for training, supported by 156 Trainers of Trainers.
Nakuru follows with 707 schools and 2,121 teachers, while Garissa has 132 schools and 396 teachers set to benefit from the programme.
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Education stakeholders have welcomed the initiative, terming it a significant step towards preparing teachers and learners for a technology-driven future and accelerating digital transformation in Kenya’s education sector.
By Jeff Kirui
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