Kenya Unveils KEMIS to Boost Data-Driven Education Reforms
The government will pilot KEMIS in July to replace NEMIS, aiming to improve data-driven education planning. The new system will unify data across all learning levels and boost transparency through a mobile app. Education PS Julius Bitok announced the rollout during the Global Education Forum in Nairobi.
The government has announced the rollout of a new education data system, the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS), set to replace the current NEMIS platform starting July. Education PS Julius Bitok revealed the initiative during the opening of the Global Education Forum in Nairobi, terming KEMIS a transformative step in streamlining service delivery across all learning levels from ECDE to university.
KEMIS will feature a mobile app offering real-time access to school and student data, aiming to boost transparency, proper resource allocation, and eliminate ghost schools and inflated enrolments. Bitok emphasized the system’s role in promoting data-driven decision-making for improved education planning.
Over 200 education experts from more than 30 countries are attending the three-day forum, co-hosted by the Ministry of Education and the Aga Khan Foundation, which is marking 50 years of work in Kenya. This year’s theme focuses on empowering teachers as key innovators in solving education challenges like digital disruption, climate change, and inequality.
Bitok reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to teacher development, digital learning, and inclusion. He highlighted ongoing reforms that integrate climate resilience into education and support for marginalized learners, especially girls and children with disabilities.
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