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.
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.
Four Maseno University ICT staff successfully underwent a Web Server Administration Training organized by the Kenya Education Network (KENET) from July 7-10, 2026. The instructor-led programme sought to strengthen the technical capacity of the participants to effectively manage the day-to-day operations of institutional systems.
For a long time, microscopic urinalysis has been one of the most widely used laboratory tests for diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of diseases. Laboratory technicians examine urine sediments under a microscope to detect abnormalities associated with conditions such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes-related complications. Despite its clinical value, the process remains largely manual, making it time-consuming, prone to variations in interpretation and susceptible to missing subtle abnormalities that could delay diagnosis.
Tea has long been one of Kenya's economic success stories. As the leading agricultural export and the country's second-largest foreign exchange earner, the tea industry supports millions of livelihoods, including smallholder farmers, factory workers, transporters, and exporters.
Nestled in the growing community of Kisaju in Kitengela, Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College is experiencing a remarkable digital transformation. The introduction of the KENET Building Opportunities/Leveraging Technologies (BOLT) internet has significantly enhanced the institution's learning environment, transforming how training is delivered, how students learn, and how the institution is managed.
Ms. Salome Chemiat, a Teaching Fellow at Strathmore University, presented a paper titled “An Adaptive Game-Based Educational Tool for Maternal and Neonatal Health: A Proof-of-Concept Study” at the 2026 12th International Conference on Education and Training Technologies (ICETT 2026) held in Seoul, South Korea from May 22-24, 2026 following a Travel Grant issued by KENET.
