Kenya Gets World Bank Funding to Expand Digital Literacy in Schools
Kenya is stepping up efforts to expand digital literacy in schools through a World Bank-funded project targeting the integration of technology skills into the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) has invited consulting firms to express interest in an assignment that will integrate digital literacy into the school curriculum using gender-inclusive strategies.
The consultancy falls under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), which supports the country’s efforts to strengthen digital skills and expand access to technology.
The selected firm will work with the government for 40 calendar weeks from the contract start date.
The initiative is expected to support efforts to prepare learners for an increasingly technology-driven economy while promoting equal opportunities for boys and girls to acquire digital skills.
ICTA Sets Requirements for Consulting Firms
ICTA has specified that interested firms must have been registered as consulting companies with education as their core business for at least five years.
Applicants must also demonstrate sufficient technical and managerial capacity to deliver the assignment. The authority requires supporting evidence to be included in each company’s profile.
Firms are further required to provide details of similar projects they have completed, including client names and addresses, the scope and value of the assignments, and the periods during which the work was undertaken.
The tender seeks to identify a firm with the expertise needed to help integrate digital literacy into CBC learning.
Interested firms have until Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10am to submit their expressions of interest.
World Bank Project Targets Kenya’s Digital Economy
The assignment is part of the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project, a government initiative supported by the World Bank to strengthen the country’s digital capabilities.
Integrating digital literacy into education is intended to help learners develop skills needed to participate in an economy increasingly shaped by technology, digital services and artificial intelligence.
For schools, successful implementation could require appropriate learning materials, teacher preparation and access to suitable digital resources.
The effectiveness of the initiative will depend on how the proposed strategies are developed and implemented across the education system.
Kenya Expands AI Education in Junior Schools
In July 2026, the government launched an AI education initiative targeting more than 10,000 public junior schools as part of preparations for a technology-driven future.
During the launch, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki highlighted the importance of preparing learners to take advantage of emerging opportunities in the digital economy.
The initiative reflects a wider policy focus on equipping young people with technology skills before they enter higher education or the labour market.
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used in areas such as research, communication, data analysis and business operations. Introducing learners to relevant concepts could help them understand both the opportunities and responsibilities associated with emerging technologies.
Digital Literacy Push Places Focus on Inclusion
The proposed integration of digital literacy into CBC is expected to complement Kenya’s broader digital transformation efforts.
The gender-inclusive component places additional emphasis on ensuring that learners are not excluded from these opportunities because of barriers to participation.
The project represents another step in Kenya’s efforts to align education with changing workplace demands and prepare learners for the country’s digital future.
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Kenya Gets World Bank Funding to Expand Digital Literacy in Schools
