Welcome to Day 3 of the Virtual Diamond Open Access Conference! Prof. Teresa Bitengo Mwoma @TMwoma (@realACDE), #Kenya, called for African universities to rethink research assessment by looking beyond commercial journal metrics. She urged institutions to reward research for its quality, relevance and impact, while strengthening African-owned publishing platforms, editorial standards and library support. #DiamondOpenAccess #OpenScience

As host, @OUTtanzania is proud to facilitate this continental conversation and contribute to efforts that advance accessible, flexible and quality higher education for African learners. 📍 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania #ACDE #OpenAndDistanceLearning @unisa @kcauniversity @TMwoma

📢 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗕𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 | 𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗖𝗗 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 Share your research, innovations, and practical experiences that are shaping better outcomes for young children. Theme: Investing in ECD Ecosystems for Better Child Outcomes . Abstract submissions are invited under the four conference sub-themes. Detailed topics for each sub-theme are available in the Conference Concept Note on our website. 📝 Submit your abstract: forms.gle/ynv8tu7sJ1Aqk8m99 📄 Conference Concept Note: ecdnetworkforkenya.org/7th-n… Kindly note: The presenting author must be available to attend the conference and present the accepted abstract in person. We look forward to your submissions! #CallForAbstracts #ECDConference2027

The PS for Children Services, @CarrenAgengo today hosted Heads of Departments, Regional and County Coordinators, and Institution Managers at the Kenya School of Government for a two-day engagement focused on Performance Contracting and the Restructuring of the State Department.

The County Assemblies Forum 6th Legislative Summit 2026 in Mombasa County was today officially opened by the Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs H.E Musalia Mudavadi.

Unlocking the future of childcare starts with the right conversations 💡 Diving into public financing for childcare, tackling legislative, representation, and oversight barriers that shape the sector. From tomorrow Tuesday, 14th April 2026 Featuring a powerful lineup of experts and leaders driving change in childcare systems. Let’s move from dialogue to action. #ChildcareFinancing #ECD #PolicyToPractice @Kidogo_ECD

Prof Teresa Mwoma, ACDE Secretary General and esteemed leader at Kenyatta University, delivers powerful insights on the vibrant present and visionary future of ACDE, a driving force of innovation and unity in advancing distance education across Africa. @unisaradio Follow more proceedings on our YouTube platform: ow.ly/88L350Y5fV3 #UnisaACDESeminar2026 | #ACDE20thAnniversary | #Unisa150andBeyond | #AfricanHigherEducation

#ACDE #SiliconSavannah

Today, ACDE leadership paid a courtesy visit to @konzatech – Africa’s Silicon Savannah Our delegation led by t Secretary General VC @KenyattaUni & VC @kcauniversity, @TMwoma engaged with Acting CEO @konzatech exploring the possibility of developing the ACDE Headquarters.

A group photo to mark today’s courtesy visit to @konzatech – Africa’s Silicon Savannah 🤝. Our delegation also had a rooftop view of the iconic buildings within Konza as we continue discussions on the possibility of developing the ACDE Headquarters @konzatech @kcauniversity

After our engagements at @konzatech, the ACDE delegation paid a courtesy visit to the @OpenUniKenya whose offices are hosted at Konza. Discussions focused on OUK joining ACDE as a member institution, strengthening our continental network in distance education. #ACDE #OUK

🌟 UPDATED DATE & TIME! The ECD Network for Kenya Side Event at the Devolution Conference 2025 will now take place on 14th August 2025 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM We look forward to seeing you there as we explore how counties can drive inclusive, accessible, and quality ECD services through better coordination and investment! 👉 Keep Registering to attend: forms.gle/c8v8qJHe8XvPh1me7 Spread the word and tag a champion for ECD! #ECDinKenya #DevolutionConference2025 #InvestInECD

Join Us at the Devolution Conference 2025 – Side event Titled - Advancing Inclusive, Accessible, and Quality ECD Services through County-Level Coordination and Investment! 🌟 Don’t miss this high-level Side Event hosted by @ecdnetwork_ke in collaboration with @Kidogo_ECD , @CatholicRelief , @nurture_first , and @FCDCKenya . Let’s explore how devolved systems can drive better service delivery and financing for young children in Kenya. 🇰🇪 This is your chance to be part of building inclusive, multisectoral solutions for our future generation! 🔗 Register for our Side Event: forms.gle/c8v8qJHe8XvPh1me7 🔗 Register for the Devolution Conference: devolutionconference.cog.go.… 📢 Spread the word and tag a champion for ECD! #InvestInECD #ECDinKenya #FCDC #Kidogo #CRS #NurtureFirst #YoungChildrenFirst

13 Days to Go! 📅 Date: 15th – 17th July 2025 📍 Venue: Palm Oasis Resort, Garissa County, Kenya 🎯 Theme: Promoting Transformative Systemic Change in a Child’s Ecosystem 🔗 Register now: forms.gle/iH8fpBjDBnoP5KN2A 📄 Logistical Note: ecdnetworkforkenya.org/6th-n… Let’s build strong foundations—every child, every system, every voice. #ECDConference2025 #Garissa2025 #TransformingECD @TMwoma

He further encouraged stakeholders to deeply reflect on the study’s findings, strengthen cross-sectoral coordination, and commit to translating evidence into meaningful action. This, he emphasized, is key to building stronger, more responsive ECD systems that give every child in Kenya the best start in life. #ECDSystems #InvestInECD #ECDConference2025 #6thECDConf

@ecdnetwork_ke convened stakeholders in @_GarissaCounty to disseminate findings from the ECD Systems Measurement Study. In his remarks, the DCC underscored the importance of data-driven action for young children and emphasized the county’s preparedness to host the 6th National ECD Conference, assuring full government support and security for all delegates. #ECDSystems #ECDConference2025 #6thECDConf @af_ecn @FCDCKenya @UNICEFKenya @WFP @EIDUapp @ESASavechildren

As the 6th National ECD Stakeholders Conference fast approaches, the ECDNeK team, led by National Coordinator Prof. Teresa Mwoma, held a follow-up courtesy meeting yesterday with Garissa County Secretary Mr. Mohamud Hassan, Garissa County Director of Liaison Ms. Farhiya Ali, and FCDC CEO Dr. Idle Farah to touch base on ongoing conference preparations. The meeting focused on providing updates on the planning process, firming up ground logistics, confirming keynote speakers, and aligning on other key areas of coordination. Both leaders reaffirmed Garissa County’s strong commitment to ensuring the success of the conference, scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th July 2025, at Palm Oasis Hotel in Garissa county.

How do we build a better future for women in childcare? We recognise. We reward. We represent. @covaw recently held strategic inception meetings in Kisumu and Kakamega Counties with the County Gender Sector Working Groups and ECD Network for Kenya (ECDNeK) members to introduce the ACT (Action for Paid Childcare Sector Transformation) Project. We had powerful reflections on the paid childcare work, its impact, and how to transform it from a job of last resort to a vocation of choice. "I could not be where I am today if not for the ECD background I got from my nursery school teacher," one participant shared. From the discussions, participants highlighted several key priorities to improve the sector and uplift women in paid childcare work: Provide mental health and psychosocial support for caregivers Create safe spaces for parents and childcare workers to discuss rights and responsibilities Support women to organize into groups that can access government funding Address the lack of data on daycare centres and women in domestic work Engage men to challenge and transform harmful gender norms in the sector Why does this matter? Because investing in care is investing in futures, equality, and the very backbone of our communities. Childcare work is essential work. Let’s recognize it. Let’s support it. Let’s invest in it. #ACTProject #CareWorkIsWork #CareEconomy #PaidCareWork #ECDKenya #GenderEquality

@ecdnetwork_ke has brought together stakeholders, including CECs, Chief Officers, Directors, and other key actors in @VoyagerResort , @MombasaCountyKe , to disseminate findings from the ECD Systems Measurement Study. In his remarks, CECM for Trade and Tourism, Mr. Mohammed Osman, expressed gratitude to the network for spearheading such a timely and impactful initiative. He applauded the “Watoto Wasome” program championed by the CECM Education @DrMbwarali_ Dr. Mbwarali Kame, appreciating the platform created for dialogue and collaboration among key players in the ECD space. He further affirmed the County Government’s continued support for early childhood programs, emphasizing that the Governor is deeply passionate about children's well-being and is committed to ensuring they thrive in nurturing and supportive environments. #ECDSystems #InvestInECD #WatotoWasome #MombasaCounty #ECDNeK #ChildrenFirst @EIDUapp @ChangamweCdc @AKF_Global