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The Tech in Kenya: Teacher Training
Model of Scale: Low cost, high impact, sustainable, scalable
As part of the program, teachers participate in a blend of in-person workshops, online modules, and flexible, locally-adapted training schedules. They experience Design Challenge Learning firsthand and reflect on how to integrate it into their existing curriculum with locally available resources. With experienced Kenyan educators as the leaders of the program implementation, the framework is applied to local problems and student interests, strengthening cultural relevance. When Kenyan teachers become the experts, innovation reflects Kenyan problems, Kenyan materials, and Kenyan aspirations. Students see solutions rooted in their own communities, building STEM their identity and making learning more meaningful, empowering, and transformative.
Expanding Innovation and Collaboration in Kenya
Design Challenge Learning Teacher Training
2023: 15 teachers trained and The Tech Challenge launched with 750 students
2024: 150 teachers trained and 2700 students impacted
2025: 19,000 teachers trained and 568,000 students impacted
2026: 70,000 teachers trained and 2 million students impacted
Teachers are Saying:
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“I am going to allow learners to make mistakes, then let them reiterate and prototype.”
- DCL Trained teacher, Kisumu
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“I will make sure they brainstorm on a strand before we go deeper on what they need to learn”.
- DCL Trained teacher, Homa Bay
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“DCL is key to ensuring an independent minded generation after any learning experience.”
- Mini Challenge, DCL Trained teacher
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“Learning is made interesting when made practical”.
- Mini Challenge, DCL Trained teacher
Meet our Kenya Team
Shital Patel
Director of Global Partnerships
spatel@thetech.org
Sherry Burch
Senior Director Learning Products
sburch@thetech.org
Corporate Partners and Sponsors
Winfred Njeri (Kenya/EMEA)
The Tech Challenge Corporate & Government Liaison
wnjeri@thetech.org
Sean Gallagher
Senior Director of Corporate Relations
sgallagher@thetech.org
Volunteer Opportunities
and Tech Challenge Questions