Education stakeholders in Kenya have emphasized the need for collaboration between teachers, innovators, government, technology companies, universities, and development partners to accelerate the responsible use of education technology in classrooms.The Freedom 250 EdTech Innovators Summit, organized by Tufunzeni with U.S.

Embassy Nairobi, highlighted that the future of learning depends on how educators and institutions leverage digital tools to improve teaching, learning, access, and inclusion.

Participants stressed that EdTech encompasses more than AI, including digital content, learning management systems, virtual learning, and assessment tools.

Dennis Omolo, Tufunzeni’s executive director, noted that technology should support teachers rather than replace them, ensuring innovation improves real learning outcomes for all learners, including those in rural and underserved communities.The summit also called for investments in teacher training, digital infrastructure, affordable connectivity, and locally relevant content.Drew Giblin, U.S.

Embassy Nairobi’s Counselor for Public Affairs, praised the collaboration to expand educational opportunities, aligning with America’s 250th anniversary themes.

Key takeaways include the need for partnerships between schools and EdTech innovators, ensuring solutions are grounded in classroom realities, and preparing students for future work through critical thinking, creativity, and digital literacy.The summit concluded with a push for continued collaboration beyond the event to drive practical changes in education.