Eldoret: The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy (ICDE), is set to roll out a comprehensive digital platform known as the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS) in January 2026. Speaking to journalists at Moi University Annex Campus in Eldoret after a stakeholder engagement on preparations for the upcoming Kenya Software and AI (Artificial Intelligence) Summit, Principal Secretary for Basic Education Prof. Julius Bitok said the new system will be the largest integrated education data platform in the country.
According to Kenya News Agency, Prof. Bitok explained that KEMIS will connect all learning institutions from nursery and primary schools to junior and senior secondary schools, TVETs, and universities, allowing real-time tracking of learners’ academic journeys. ‘Every learner will have a unique digital identifier, allowing us to trace their education history at the click of a button from the first school they attended to their university,’ said Prof. Bitok.
The PS added that the system will link all key education agencies, including the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC), the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), and higher learning institutions. This move aims to enhance efficiency, accountability, and data-driven planning in the education sector. Prof. Bitok further revealed that the Ministry of Education is working closely with the Moi University management, the Head of Public Service, and colleagues in various ministries, including the State Department for Higher Education, to restore the former glory of Moi University.
He stated that the government will mobilise additional resources and attract more students from across the country to strengthen the university’s position as a premier institution of higher learning. ‘Moi University has played a key role in shaping this region’s economy and producing many of the country’s great leaders. We are committed to working together to make Moi University great again,’ he emphasized.
On the upcoming Kenya Software and AI Summit, scheduled for 10th to 12th November 2025 at Moi University Annex Campus, Prof. Bitok said the event will be a historic and high-level gathering bringing together global experts and innovators in Artificial Intelligence and software development. ‘This will be the first time Kenya hosts a software and AI summit of this scale. It will bring together top brains from around the world to share research, ideas and innovations that will drive Kenya’s technological growth,’ Bitok said.
According to the PS, the summit will not only enhance Kenya’s profile in the global technology space but also propel economic growth through innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. He emphasized that the summit has full government backing and presents a golden opportunity for Moi University and the people of Uasin Gishu County.
Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy, Eng. John Tanui, said the upcoming Kenya Software and AI Summit aligns with the government’s agenda to advance the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy, a key pillar of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). He noted that the government is working with Members of Parliament to establish digital hubs in every ward, ensuring broadband access and creating centers for innovation, digital training, and youth empowerment.
Furthermore, Eng. Tanui highlighted Kenya’s growing appeal to global tech investors, citing ongoing projects in data centers, device manufacturing, and software development, with companies such as Microsoft and Amazon Web Services already setting up local operations. He further pointed to the success of the eCitizen platform, which now connects over 14 million Kenyans to more than 22,000 government services, generating over Sh500 billion in revenue. ‘The eCitizen platform is a homegrown innovation that demonstrates Kenya’s capacity to build world-class digital solutions,’ he said.
The PS said Kenya Software and AI Summit, to be hosted at Moi University, will bring together local and international innovators, researchers, and investors to advance Kenya’s position as a regional technology hub. ‘Our goal is to build global champions in software and artificial intelligence creating jobs, empowering youth, and driving Kenya’s digital economy,’ Eng. Tanui concluded.
Meanwhile, Moi University Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kiplagat Kotut, expressed gratitude to the government for choosing the university to host the inaugural Kenya Software and AI Summit, terming it a significant milestone for the institution and the country. ‘We are honored to host this historic summit and I want to assure you that Moi University is fully prepared for the event,’ said Prof. Kotut.
He observed that the summit will provide a platform for staff and students to showcase their innovations in software and artificial intelligence, positioning Moi University as a leading hub for research and technology. ‘This is our chance to demonstrate that Moi University is not only the home of champions but also a centre of innovation in software and AI,’ he noted. Prof. Kotut added that the university aims to make the summit an annual event to foster continuous collaboration, innovation and sustainable growth in the country’s digital space.