Senator Tabitha Mutinda, the esteemed ICDL Africa ambassador in Kenya, recently inaugurated the ICDL scholarships for E-Graders, marking the commencement of a pioneering project aimed at offering a renewed opportunity to individuals who attained an E grade in their Secondary school examinations. This particular demographic often finds itself overlooked, but Senator Mutinda, fueled by her …
Meet Hassan Aden Issack, a multifaceted individual currently residing in Dadaab, Kenya. As a web developer, graphic designer, and social media manager, his interests span design, web development, volunteering, innovation, and programming. Hassan’s testimonial about his journey with ICDL is more than a story of technological proficiency; it’s an inspiring narrative of resilience and hope, …
In the heart of Nairobi Kenya, a significant milestone in digital education was reached as ICDL Africa was invited to issue ICDL ATC (Accredited Test Center) certificate at The Alliance High School. The occasion symbolized the dawn of a transformative journey in this esteemed national public school’s pursuit of digital excellence. The Alliance High School, …
Bridging the Digital Divide in Nairobi County Through ICDL Certification Nairobi County, the vibrant capital of Kenya, has taken a significant stride towards digital empowerment. In a colorful ceremony held at the Stanley Hotel on July 14th, the County Government of Nairobi received the ICDL ATC certificate, marking a new dawn for the region. County …
The ICDL Africa Digital Explorer Competition – Kenya Edition reached its exhilarating conclusion after weeks of intense competition and technological prowess. The competition, which commenced with its grand launch at the ATC forum on 24th May 2023, marked a historic moment as the first of its kind in Kenya. With 10 participating schools and a …
ICDL Africa recently launch of the ICDL Africa Digital Explorer at this year’s Nairobi ATC Forum on May 24th, 2023, in celebration of 17 million candidates globally, a significant milestone in our mission to raise digital competency standards through the development, promotion, and delivery of quality certification programmes worldwide. With over two decades of experience, …
In mid-November, The ICDL Africa team in Kenya engaged ATC Coordinators and representatives in a series of meetings. The objectives of these meetings were to engage partners in open discussions relating to their experiences throughout the year, plans and strategies for the coming year(2023) as well as various ways in which ICDL Kenya can support their …
On Monday, 5 April 2022, ICDL was awarded an accreditation certificate by the Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) during a ceremony held at Sankara, Nairobi, Kenya. This auspicious event was graced by the Guest of Honor Ms. Maureen Mbaka (Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs), Dr. Juma Mukhwana (Director General/CEO, KNQA), …
ICDL Africa team started a Train-the-Trainer Programme at the Kenyatta University on 9th March 2022. The Programme ran for 3 days within which a total of 9 trainers from the university were equipped with skills on how to deliver effective ICDL training to their learners. The Programme was conducted virtually with 7 of the trainers …
The Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) was set up in 2015 as set out in the Kenya National Qualifications Framework (KNQF) act no. 22 of 2014 (and KNQF Regulations, 2018) to help coordinate and harmonize the various levels of education; and to create a database of all qualifications in the country. The KNQF that the …
