By Shadrack Nyakoe
The Kenya Primary School Heads Association (KEPSHA) is set to host its 2024 National Delegates Conference from November 4-8 at the Sheikh Ali Zayed Children’s Home in Mombasa.
This year’s conference, a major event in Kenya’s education calendar, will bring together over 15,000 primary and junior school heads from across the country to discuss the future of education in the digital age.
In a statement on Sunday, KEPSHA National Chairman Johnson Nzioka announced that the conference, themed “Transformative Leadership in the Digital Transition, for Inclusive and Sustainable Quality Basic Education,” will focus on the evolving role of digital tools in education.
Nzioka emphasized the importance of school heads as leaders in navigating digital changes and ensuring that all students have access to quality learning opportunities.
The conference will feature a series of discussions on critical issues such as digital classroom management, fostering equity in education, and the role of technology in school safety and health. Other themes include parental engagement, digital well-being, and strategies to address drug and substance abuse through tech-based prevention tools.
The event will also welcome several key speakers, including Felix Kosgei, Head of Public Service; Hon. Julius Migos Ogamba, Education Cabinet Secretary; Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary for Basic Education; and Dr. Nancy Njeri Macharia, Secretary of the Teachers Service Commission. These officials are expected to address current education challenges and initiatives for digital transformation in schools.
Nzioka also announced new partnerships with Kurasa Africa, Zizi Afrique Foundation, and Basic Needs, Basic Rights to support mental health, life skills, and parental engagement programs.
Additionally, KEPSHA will unveil a rebranding initiative, including a modern logo and enhanced website, aimed at strengthening the association’s identity and services.
This year’s conference will include exhibitions of digital tools and solutions to help school heads improve educational outcomes. Nzioka highlighted the challenges in making digital learning accessible, especially for marginalized schools, and reiterated KEPSHA’s commitment to working with stakeholders to bridge these gaps.
The annual KEPSHA conference remains a significant event in the education sector, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among school leaders as they work towards a digitally inclusive future for Kenya’s students.