Two months after the launch of the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) by former Ministry of Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, the system remains non-operational.
During the recent 2024 Edtech Summit, Dr. Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary at the Ministry of Education, attributed the holdup to the need for substantial investments in infrastructure, capacity building, and cybersecurity as the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) expands to cover all levels of education.
“The National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2023-2027 identifies risks such as system weaknesses that must be addressed for long-term success,” Kipsang stated. His remarks were delivered by Francis Karanja, Head of the National ICT, Innovation, and Integration Centre at the Ministry of Education.
The EdTech Summit serves as a collaborative platform for stakeholders—educators, developers, policymakers, and investors—to discuss how technology can improve educational outcomes.
Kipsang emphasized the importance of partnerships with development partners and the private sector to create a robust ecosystem that promotes data-driven education.
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KEMIS aims to encompass all learners, from pre-primary to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), providing comprehensive insights into the education system.
As the government works to operationalize KEMIS, addressing challenges like system maintenance and security will be vital to ensuring effective implementation and improving educational equity across Kenya.