Despite rapid advances in the digital era and artificial intelligence, a majority of Kenyan schools remain unable to harness the potential of education technology. Recent surveys show that seven in ten low- and middle-income schools lack the tools, infrastructure, or training needed to integrate EdTech into classrooms.
While some institutions boast modern facilities, interactive learning management systems (LMS), and well-equipped libraries, thousands still operate with outdated resources, oversized classes, and limited digital literacy among teachers.
This widening digital divide has far-reaching consequences, shaping unequal learning experiences and long-term outcomes for students, teachers, and communities. In response, Learnademy launched the “Leaving No School Behind” campaign in early 2025, an initiative designed to democratize access to EdTech solutions regardless of geography or socioeconomic status. The campaign is anchored in Learnademy’s mission to promote equitable education through technology, training, and strategic partnerships.
Survey data from late 2024 revealed significant challenges. While 90% of school administrators expressed interest in adopting an LMS, 65% cited prohibitive costs, and 40% lacked devices or reliable internet. Others admitted to limited digital skills. These barriers leave learners disadvantaged, with teachers burdened by manual administrative tasks and parents struggling to remain connected to school systems.
Learnademy’s campaign addresses these gaps through three pillars: access, technology, and capacity building. At its core is a subsidized or free LMS that allows schools to manage records, track performance, and communicate efficiently with parents. Administrative processes once handled through fragile ledgers are now digitized and secure.
For schools such as Real Hope Academy in Machakos County, this has been transformational. After floods destroyed years of paper records, Learnademy’s donated tablet and LMS restored reliable record-keeping. Similarly, Hillbase Academy in Kajiado County reported improved classroom management after staff received hands-on training in digital tools.
Beyond software, Learnademy emphasizes sustainability by conducting digital literacy workshops for teachers, parents, and administrators. Educators learn to integrate EdTech tools into lessons, while parents gain skills to support learning at home.
The results are already visible. To date, over 30 schools, 7,000 learners, 200 teachers, and 10,000 parentshave benefited from the campaign. Schools report up to60% improvements in efficiency, collaboration, and student engagement, supported by three active partner organizations.
“Leaving No School Behind” is not just an intervention but a roadmap for systemic change. By embedding EdTech into school operations, Learnademy seeks to build digitally empowered communities where no school and no learner is left behind.
