At least 1,200 educators graduate from Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development, East Africa (AKU-IED EA) after successfully completing a two-year diploma programme that is jointly run by AKU-IED and the Kenya Education Management Institute (KEMI).
The eighth cohort has given opportunities to both men and women as it embraces diversity and fosters inclusion.
“As leaders, you must not only manage resources and administer policies, as is often the norm; you must also champion teaching and learning. Create environments where teachers are supported, innovation is encouraged, and students are inspired to reach their full potential,” Professor Jane Rarieya, Dean of AKU-IED, East Africa, said.
Prof. Rarieya noted that 26 of these graduates were fully sponsored by AKU-IED EA under the Foundations for Learning Project.
KEMI’s programmes aims at equiping education professionals with the tools and expertise necessary to lead and manage educational institutions effectively, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
“Since 2011, KEMI has been engaged in capacity building and management programmes for institutional managers. This has been realized through the regional programme and other short-term capacity-building initiatives,” Chief Executive of KEMI Dr Maurice Odondo, said.
