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Can the Private Sector Pioneer the EdTech Revolution in Kenya?

Nivi Mukherjee, CEOWORLD DEVELOPMENT REPORT 2016: INTERNET FOR DEVELOPMENTRegional Consultation Conference: Nairobi, January 26-27, 2015

The Problem: 4 Key Facts

The Problem: 4 Key Facts

The Problem: 4 Key Facts

The Problem: 4 Key Facts

2003Free Primary School Education

The Solution

Ten Years Later…

About eLimu

A Kenyan Tech Solution for A Kenyan Education Problem

Disciple of Kenya Vision 2030 Kenyan entrepreneurs Designed & developed in Kenya Based on Kenyan Curriculum Content is localized and

contextualized for Kenyanlearners

8 Core KCPE subjects plus more

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Every Student has a Unique Username & Password

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Local Content

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Simple navigation within Subjects, Chapters, Topics & Pages

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Sound clips, Videos & Animations to help memory retention and grasp concepts

Extended Learning

▪ Environmental conservation▪ Human rights▪ Civic justice ▪ Personal financial literacy▪ Hygiene and sanitation▪ Drug abuse▪ Vision 2030

Responsible Citizenship

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The EdTech EcoSystem

The EdTech EcoSystem

Learning Outcomes Seen

Improved test scores – phenomenal pilot results!“average marks in science went from 58% to 73% in a single term...That is good news for eLimu.”

- The Economist, Print Edition: Dec 8th, 2012

Critical, analytic & creative thinking; problem solving skills

Increased social & environmental consciousness: behavioural changes

IT Literacy

Challenges to Scale

Approval from government

Budget in schools for spending on ICT

Local technical skills

Digital Content

Approach to Digital Content must change

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