Zizi Afrique Foundation

In October 2024, the Directorate of Innovations and Practice conducted a #learnerassessment on addition and subtraction tasks across five schools in #Bungoma West Sub-County. 405 learners participated in the #assessment, comprising 219 girls (54%) and 186 boys (46%). The learners were drawn from Grades 3 and 2, with 211 (52%) and 194 (48%) learners assessed, respectively. The results revealed that only 3% of the learners could solve all addition and subtraction tasks correctly, showcasing weak #foundationalskills and computing abilities. To address common challenges identified in the assessment, Zizi Afrique Foundation, in partnership with the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (#CEMASTEA), organized a three-day Error-Analysis Co-CreationWorkshop. The workshop brought together teachers from the five schools, curriculum support officers,  and other #educationalleaders from the Sub-county to analyze the errors made by #learners when solving addition and subtraction problems and collaboratively develop practical strategies. Listen in to gain deeper insights into error analysis and its potential to improve learning outcomes. Full Story: https://lnkd.in/ds6_83mx Better Purpose Funda Wande eBASE Africa The Education Partnership (TEP) Centre #EducationMatters #ErrorAnalysis #LearnerAssessment #MathEducation #FoundationalSkills

Zizi Afrique Foundation together with #CEMASTEA and Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) representatives, had a fruitful session with the senior leadership of the Western Cape Provincial Education Department in South Africa as part of a learning immersion initiative. Through our collaboration with the Directorate of Department of Basic Education (DBE) and Funda Wande, we are gaining valuable insights to enhance #FoundationalLiteracy and #Numeracy (FLN) outcomes. Key takeaways include building strong government partnerships, prioritizing #pedagogy, ensuring long-term impact, scaling interventions effectively, customizing #learning resources, and fostering government ownership for sustainability. These lessons will help shape our strategies for improving #FLNoutcomes. James Mburu VIRGINIA NGINDIRU Vollan Ochieng, MA #Education #FLN #LearningExchange

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) officially recognises Usawa Agenda's 1st Secondary School Survey Report|2022- https://bit.ly/4ke8qRM, as a go-to reference for facts on education status in Kenya. Read the report findings and our other reports at https://lnkd.in/duRjAbmM. #EducationJustice4ALL #SESS2022 https://lnkd.in/diZEatHf

Zizi Afrique Foundation extends our deepest condolences to the entire Kenya Primary Schools Heads Association (KEPSHA) community, as well as to the family, friends, and all who were touched by Mr. Nzioka’s unwavering dedication and service. Under his leadership, KEPSHA became a valued partner in our shared mission, making significant contributions to #education and #communitydevelopment. His commitment to empowering #schoolleaders and improving lives through #learning will always be remembered and honored. #Kenya has lost a visionary educationist whose leadership transformed KEPSHA into a formidable force for #EducationReforms and development. Fare thee well, Mr. Chairman. Regional Education Learning Initiative- RELI Africa ALiVE Programme #KEPSHA #primaryschoolheads #teachers #restinpeace

📢 We're #Hiring! Join Our Team as a MEL Officer Are you passionate about driving impact through data and learning? Zizi Afrique Foundation is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer to support our ALiVE Programme in #IsioloCounty. If you have experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) and a strong commitment to evidence-based decision-making, we’d love to hear from you! 📅 Deadline: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 📩 For more Info. and application visit: https://lnkd.in/dFwUzmwv Candidates from Isiolo and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply! #Hiring #JobOpportunity #MEL #JoinOurTeam Jobs In Kenya - semasocial.com My Jobs In Kenya

Today the National Gender and Equality Commission hosted the National Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Research Technical Committee. This is a committee that brings together Government and non state actors both users and producers of evidence on GESI including Zizi Afrique Foundation , FAWE Kenya , Regional Education Learning Initiative- RELI Africa, Usawa Agenda, African Population and Health Research Center, Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA), Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) and Kenyatta University. We have so far drafted the GESI research priorities areas to guide the country for the next three years. Quite excited about this work.

Zizi Afrique Foundation is pleased to invite you to an insightful webinar on "Supporting the Connecting Brain during Adolescence with Healthy Sleep." This session will be led by Dr. Andrew J. Fuligni, Co-Executive Director of the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent and Professor of Psychology & Psychiatry at UCLA. #Adolescence is a critical period of brain development, where connections within the brain are shaped by interactions with the community. In this webinar, Dr. Fuligni will explore key themes of adolescent brain development and highlight the essential role of healthy sleep. He will discuss how sleep patterns change during adolescence, the impact on various aspects of development, and practical strategies for improving sleep through family practices and school systems. #AdolescentMentalHealth #EducationAndWellness #AdolescentBrainDevelopment 📅 Date: Thursday, 20th February 2025 🕒 Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM E.A.T 📍 Register: https://lnkd.in/d5h-S4Z9

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in #STEM, This year’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) , themed “Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science.” Established by the #UNGeneralAssembly on December 22, 2015, this day highlights the critical need for gender equality in science. Since its inception, this day has brought together the global community to celebrate the achievements of #womeninscience while emphasizing that progress in science and #genderequality must go hand in hand to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. As #IDWGS reaches this milestone in 2025, it continues to champion the role of women in shaping the future of STEM and advancing the 2030 Agenda for #SustainableDevelopment and its 17 #SustainableDevelopmentGoals (SDGs). Dephine Otieno Joshua Magero, Ph.D. Beria wawira #SDG #HerVoiceInSTEM #IDWGS2025 #STEMForSustainability #GenderEquality

New Episode Alert! In the latest episode of Leadership in Africa Redefined Podcast, Taaka Awori welcomes John Mugo, Executive Director of Zizi Afrique Foundation in Kenya explores how African masculinity shapes leadership behavior. Together, they explore: 🔹 Cultural expectations of masculinity and the traditional roles of men 🔹 How these norms influence leadership styles - both strengths and limitations 🔹 The impact on leaders and those they serve 🔹 What needs to evolve for more effective, inclusive leadership in Africa Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional perspectives and offers fresh insights into the future of leadership in Africa. 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation! 🎧Apple: https://apple.co/3UCO20J 🎧Spotify: https://bit.ly/3wyeMrc 🎧MP3: https://bit.ly/3QMCl6l 🎧YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dMNcNfFg #LeadershipRedefined #AfricanLeadership #MasculinityAndLeadership #Podcast #BusaraAfrica

Last week, we participated in a stakeholders’ meeting on Foundational Numeracy in Kenya, convened by Zizi Afrique Foundation in collaboration with Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (#CEMASTEA). The forum explored common errors in early-grade numeracy and key recommendations, including: ✅ Strengthening teacher training ✅ Implementing structured strategies to close learning gaps ✅ Embedding error analysis in lesson planning Notably, Benjamin Piper from The Gates Foundation emphasized that best practices from the recently released #ASER 2024 by ASER Centre should be adopted by Kenyan government representatives as a benchmark—proving that scaling interventions can drive positive improvements in foundational learning. #FoundationalNumeracy #EducationForAll #ScalingImpact Usawa Agenda, John Mugo, Emmanuel Manyasa, VIRGINIA NGINDIRU, Sara Ruto, Maurice Mutisya