{"id":3256,"date":"2025-08-19T12:19:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T09:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emsingi.org\/?p=3256"},"modified":"2025-10-23T15:42:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T12:42:52","slug":"empowering-educators-for-a-changing-world-inside-the-2025-emsingi-graduation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emsingi.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/19\/empowering-educators-for-a-changing-world-inside-the-2025-emsingi-graduation\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Educators for a Changing World: Inside the 2025 eMsingi Graduation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Strathmore Institute of Management, in partnership with the Community Service Centre, marked a milestone this week as over 70 teachers representing various regions in Kenya graduated from the eMsingi Programme at the SBS TransCentury Auditorium. The event was a forum for deep conversations about the future of education, the role of technology, and the urgent need to protect children\u2019s rights in and beyond the classroom.\u00a0<\/p>

Opening the ceremony, Mr. Luis Borallo, Director of the Community Service Centre, traced the origins of eMsingi. \u201cThirteen years ago, we began Macheo as a high school mentorship programme,\u201d Borallo recalled. \u201cWhile working with students, we saw gaps in teacher capacity. We launched Project Tai in Kitui, engaging over ten schools on parental and teacher training. The demand kept growing, especially from educators outside Nairobi. eMsingi was born from that demand.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Today, the eMsingi programme equips teachers with skills in Educational Management Technology & Competency-Based Education (CBE) and Child Rights & Protection preparing them to navigate an ever-evolving education landscape.\u00a0<\/p>

Echoing similar sentiments was Dr. Stephen Macharia from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, who drew on 42 years of classroom experience. \u201cWe can have the best curriculum and the best students, but if the teacher is not at their best, all is in vain,\u201d he said. \u201cAn excellent teacher today is open-minded, adaptable, and willing to grow alongside students who are already ahead in technology.\u201d He emphasised that basic technology skills are now essential for 21st-century teaching. \u201cTechnology has everything to do with everything: innovation, communication, problem-solving. Even if your environment lacks tech resources, you can still make a difference.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>

A round table discussion on Educational Management, Technology & CBE Moderated by Dr. Macharia, the discussion brought together Dr. Elizabeth Gachenga, Dr. Alfred Kitawi, Dr.<\/p>

Harry Bett, and Mr. Ian Wairua to explore the challenges and opportunities of integrating technology in education. On the future of teaching with AI Dr. Kitawi outlined three scenarios: Best case: Universal access to technology, AI-driven learning, and student-led education. Current reality: Unequal access between schools and worst case:No resources, no technology, and reliance on outdated methods.\u00a0<\/p>

A concern on how teachers and learners in resource-constrained areas should therefore be represented in the AI conversation, Mr. Wairua suggested using offline-friendly tools (e.g., UNESCO-COLIgREE), creating device-sharing systems through partnerships with local communities, and offering lesson tasks in multiple formats. \u201cPlan for the worst-case scenario so learning continues regardless of circumstances,\u201d he urged.\u00a0<\/p>

For Human Connection in a Digital World, Dr. Bett cautioned against over-reliance on tech: \u201cIf we surrender our life to a tool, we lose it; if we use it wisely, we gain.\u201d He called for intentional engagement with students, blending technology with meaningful human interaction.\u00a0<\/p>

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The panel agreed that school leaders need openness, critical thinking, and at least basic tech skills. As Dr. Bett put it: \u201cEducators in this century must be lifelong learners.\u201d A second round table featured Child Rights and Protection which was unanimously agreed by the panelists as a shared responsibility. This round table brought Elvis Cosmos, Georgina Kingori,Victor Olum, Naomy Kemei together, and Elizabeth Radina, as the moderator to address child protection in schools.\u00a0<\/p>

But a question arised: How should teachers recognise signs of abuse? The panel highlighted common indicators: anxiety, sudden behaviour changes, and a child repeatedly seeking a teacher\u2019s attention.<\/p>

Naomy Kemei stressed that African cultural values remain vital in shaping approaches to child rights and protection. \u201cCulture is the foundation of identity , but it must be balanced with safeguarding the dignity and voices of children.\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This panel unanimously concluded that; Protecting children is everyone\u2019s responsibility and not just teachers or parents.\u00a0<\/p>

A key moment came when Hon. Jacquline Kibosia, National Council for Children\u2019s Services and the Chief Magistrate at Makadara Law Court gave her remarks as the keynote speaker of the graduation. \u201cIt\u2019s not enough for children to know their rights, they must also understand how to act on them.\u201d She said. She also urged teachers to empower children with practical tools for self-protection. \u201cTeach students how to report. The 116 helpline is free and has counsellors online. Teachers can only be reporters, not counselors. Create safe spaces where children feel heard.\u201d Her words underscored the urgency of translating knowledge into action, and equipping children with not just rights, but also pathways to safety.\u00a0<\/p>

The awaited moment finally arrived, the calling of the graduates. Excitement filled the room as graduates stepped forward one by one to be recognized for their dedication and hard work. Certificates were given in three flagship areas: Emerging Technologies, Child Rights, and Educational Management, each representing a powerful pillar of transformation in the education sector.\u00a0<\/p>

The graduation ceremony was then closed with parting shorts from: Dr. Gachenga left graduates with a moral challenge: \u201cPush for the moral fabric of the country’s ethos must be at the heart of education.\u201d Mr. Wairua encouraged: \u201cMaster the tools, fill the gaps, and offer what you have with empathy.\u201d Dr. Kitawi reminded them: \u201cA leader knows the way, shows the way, and goes the way without leaving anyone behind.\u201d<\/p>

This graduation was not only a celebration, but also a challenge; to be tech-savvy, child-protective, and community-minded educators in a rapidly changing world. As the graduates left with certificates in hand, they also carried the weight of their new roles: Children\u2019s Rights Champions and leaders of educational transformation in Kenya.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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