The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will host the 3rd Annual Educational Assessment Symposium 2026 in Nairobi, bringing together key players in the education sector to reflect on the future of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment in Kenya.
The five-day symposium is scheduled to run from May 4 to May 8, 2026, at New Mitihani House in South C, Nairobi.
The event is expected to attract policymakers, educationists, researchers, technology experts and industry stakeholders from across the country and beyond.
Under the theme “Reimagining Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment for Inclusive, Innovative, and Future-Ready Learning,” the symposium aims to stimulate dialogue on how assessment systems can better respond to the demands of an evolving educational landscape.
The organisers say the forum will provide an opportunity for participants to share research findings, innovative practices and policy proposals that can strengthen the quality of education.
Among the areas set for discussion are data-driven approaches to assessment that support curriculum improvement and evidence-based policymaking.
Deliberations will also focus on integrating artificial intelligence into assessment processes and on securing digital systems while maintaining ethical standards.
The symposium will further examine authentic and performance-based assessment within the Competency-Based Education framework, highlighting the importance of measuring practical skills and real-world competencies.
Participants are also expected to explore stronger collaboration between academia and industry, including the possibility of dual certification pathways that align learning outcomes with labour market needs.
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KNEC has positioned the annual symposium as a key platform for professional engagement and dialogue on reform, especially as Kenya continues to implement competency-based learning reforms.
The officials say the outcomes of the meeting will help shape future assessment policies and classroom practices aimed at delivering inclusive, innovative and future-ready education.
By Kimwele Mutuku
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