Excerpt East African governments have been urged to move beyond education policies and commitments and focus on delivering measurable improvements in learning outcomes, skills development and employment opportunities for young people. Speaking at the 2nd EAC Regional Education Conference in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs and Regional Development Beatrice Askul said the region had expanded access to education but must now focus on ensuring learners acquire relevant knowledge and skills. She warned that education systems must adapt to the changing economy, particularly as artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, and called for successful education innovations to be scaled up across the region. The conference, running from August 25 to 28, brings together education stakeholders under the theme “Transforming Education in East Africa: From Commitments to Impact, Fostering Resilience and Future-Ready Systems for Sustainable Development.”

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