LATEST FROM KENET
The Kenya Education Network (KENET) conducted a five-day Moodle Administration Training at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) from 14th to 18th September 2026. The face-to-face training brought together 34 faculty members and ICT personnel from the institution. The training was officially opened by Mr. Mwangi, Deputy Director, Corporate Services, and was attended by senior institutional representatives including Dr. Albert Kimutai, Deputy Principal, and Madam Eva Malel, Registrar.
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KENET successfully concluded its Regional Cybersecurity Training Series with two additional workshops held in Nairobi and Nakuru, extending the original plan of five regional sessions to seven. The expansion was driven by strong demand and the need to reach more ICT professionals across member institutions. The sixth workshop took place at Hyatt Regency, Westlands, Nairobi, from July 27–31, 2026, drawing 73 participants. The seventh and final workshop, hosted at Sarova Woodlands Hotel and Spa, Nakuru, from August 24–28, 2026, recorded the highest...
The rapid rise of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has sparked one of the biggest conversations in education in recent years. While some educators worry that tools such as ChatGPT and other Large Language Models (LLMs) could undermine academic integrity or diminish critical thinking, others see an unprecedented opportunity to redefine how teaching and learning take place.
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) has transformed its approach to teaching and learning by embracing KENET’s managed eLearning platform hosting services, making education more flexible, interactive, and resilient.
The University's KENET-hosted Moodle Learning Management System (LMS) and the integrated BigBlueButton (BBB) web conferencing platform provide a reliable digital infrastructure for online learning and collaboration. This enables DeKUT to deliver secure, scalable, and uninterrupted blended learning experiences for students...
To keep pace with the growing demand for reliable internet services driven by an increase in student population, Karatina University partnered with KENET through the Direct Engineering Support (DES) service to strengthen its campus network. The engagement resulted in improved network stability and enhanced internet performance, enabling students and staff to access online learning resources, research platforms, and university systems with fewer connectivity disruptions.