The government has approved a new curriculum for secondary and primary school students that will teach coding.
Kodris Africa, an online publishing company that specializes in equipping learners with 21st-century skills, will offer the syllabus after it was granted the approval by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development.
The syllabus will put students on an equal footing with students in developed countries.
“We are talking to telcos, banks and other partners for the rollout,” said Kodris Africa CEO Mugumo Munene.
Mr Munene also stated that the introduction of the syllabus is in line with the government’s efforts to promote technology use through President Uhuru Kenyatta’s digital literacy program, which he launched in 2016.
Prof Charles Ong’ondo, KICD’s chief executive, stated that the curriculum will include practical lessons that will allow children to improve their problem-solving skills.
“In the past, coding was conceived as a high-level activity yet children can start engaging in early learning levels,” said Prof Ong’ondo on Tuesday in a statement.
The curriculum has an easy-to-use interface and can be taught by any schoolteacher.
Kenya will be the first country on the African continent to implement the curriculum. Kodris is offering the syllabus in other 48 nations across the continent.
