KEMI is Kenya's national institution for education management — training school leaders, building institutional capacity, advancing knowledge, and supporting the professionals who shape Kenya's education system.
From leadership development to research, consultancy, knowledge resources, and world-class facilities — all in service of Kenya's education system.
Leadership development, diplomas, and professional training for Kenya's education professionals.
Explore ProgrammesTailored capacity building for county governments, boards of management, and private schools.
Work With UsExpert advisory services, policy support, and applied research for education improvement across Kenya.
Our ExpertiseResearch publications, policy briefs, guides, and the Journal of Education Management.
Explore ResourcesProfessional conference halls, accommodation, and event services at KEMI's campus in Nairobi.
Book a FacilityKenya's premier qualification for serving school leaders and education professionals seeking formal credentials in education management.
Build the instructional leadership skills that transform classroom practice and improve school performance across your institution.
Master the financial management skills required to manage school budgets, comply with Ministry guidelines, and report to your board.
An advanced leadership programme for experienced school leaders ready to drive systemic change and lead high-performing school communities.
KEMI designs specific pathways for each audience — because education management looks different depending on your role.
Leadership courses, professional development, and formal qualifications for principals, deputy principals, and headteachers across Kenya.
School leader programmesCareer development, professional growth, and diploma pathways for classroom teachers and education officers at all stages of their careers.
Teacher programmesTailored capacity building programmes for county education staff, ECDE coordinators, and vocational training managers across all 47 counties.
County programmesGovernance training and leadership development for BOM members, secretaries, and school owners responsible for institutional oversight.
BOM trainingResearch partnerships, technical advisory, and evidence-based capacity building for NGOs, bilateral donors, and multilateral organisations.
Research & advisoryAccess KEMI's research reports, policy briefs, journal publications, and knowledge resources on education management in Kenya.
Knowledge CentreKEMI produces the evidence that helps Kenya's education system improve.
This study examines the relationship between principals' instructional leadership practices and pupil performance in Kenya's public primary schools, drawing on data from school surveys, classroom observations, and national assessment results across six counties.
Recommendations for county governments on improving the administration and quality assurance of ECDE centres within devolved education governance frameworks.
Published in the Journal of Education Management — examining governance practices, board composition, and their correlation with school performance indicators in public secondary schools.
A practical guide to school budget development, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting for principals and deputy principals in public schools.
"The Transformative Leadership Programme gave me practical frameworks I applied immediately. Within one term, I restructured our staff development approach and observed measurable improvement in classroom observation scores across all departments."
"KEMI designed a training programme for our ECDE managers that was completely tailored to Kisumu County's context. The quality of facilitation and the practical relevance of the content exceeded our expectations — our officers left with tools they could use the next day."
"As a bilateral donor investing in Kenya's education system, we needed a credible implementing partner with deep sector knowledge and a track record of delivery. KEMI's research team brought evidence and expertise that strengthened every component of our programme."
Education leaders from across Kenya and the East African region gathered at KEMI's campus for two days of research presentations, policy dialogue, and professional networking.
Read moreKEMI completed a county-wide board of management training initiative in Migori County, equipping 800 BOM members with governance and financial oversight skills.
Read moreA new KEMI research report examines financial management practices in Kenya's public schools, identifying key capability gaps and making policy recommendations for the Ministry of Education.
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Whether you're an individual seeking professional development or an institution commissioning training, KEMI is your partner.