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By Charles Gachoki and Ng’ang’a Kibandi “I had the privilege of attending what was considered a posh public school, or at least, that’s what we were made to believe in the late 1980s into the early 1990s, when schooling was a truly unique experience. The staffroom was a place to be…
I spend much of my time in conversations with different stakeholders thinking through policy priorities, reflecting on what is working. It is in these conversations that one truth has become impossible to ignore: when young people are listened to, education works…
By Amos Kaburu and Walter Odondi The Moment Everything Changes Imagine a child discovering that words unlock stories. Not someday, but today. In December 2025, in two counties across Kenya, 208 children experienced that moment for the first time. They came to…
Our work with KNEC strengthened, particularly on Life Skills and Values assessments self-awareness, collaboration, problemsolving, and respect. Zizi Afrique’s technicalleadership was recognised during stakeholder engagements, leading to commitments for deeper collaboration in: i) Capacity-building for subject specialists; ii) Item development…
This quarter, the Unlocking Data Initiative (UDI) made major strides in building a more coherent and evidence-driven education ecosystem. Five County Directors of Education participated in harmonising foundational learning data collection tools, paving the way for consistent, comparable data across…
This month, Zizi Afrique Foundation team stepped away from the familiar rhythm of desks, timelines, and field activities and journeyed to the majestic Tafaria Castle in Nyeri. The retreat served as a moment to breathe, connect, dream, reflect, take stock…
Last week, we did something monumental. We planted the flag of Zizi Afrique Foundation at the summit of Lenana Peak, Mount Kenya (4,985m). This was more than a physical achievement; it was a profound embodiment of the very values that…
In education, “evidence” takes many forms. It can be drawn from large-scale research studies such as the Tusome (Let’s read) literacy program, or from classroom data gathered through assessments, observations, and learning analytics. Equally important is the knowledge teachers develop…
It was one of those crisp Nairobi mornings, the city just beginning to stir to life. Sitting in the famous Super Metro matatu (the Kenyan public transport minibuses), half lost in thought, I suddenly noticed a commotion ahead. A crowd.…
My name is Benson Gathumbi Muthara. I like to call myself a dreamer, go-getter, and someone who never gives up easily. This is the story of how the Tenda Wema initiative, in partnership with Zizi Afrique and Safaricom Foundation, helped…