<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>kenya | Eneza Education</title> <atom:link href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/tag/kenya/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com</link> <description>Spreading Education Everywhere</description> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:01:25 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5</generator> <image> <url>https://www.enezaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cropped-03_KP_icon-32x32.jpg</url> <title>kenya | Eneza Education</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <item> <title>Vacancy: B2B Sales Representative</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2018/01/10/vacancy-b2b-sales-representative/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2018/01/10/vacancy-b2b-sales-representative/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Juliet]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:01:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eneza Media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[B2B]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Jobs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Join our team]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=9703</guid> <description><![CDATA[  Location: Nairobi, Kenya   Overview: Eneza Education is an edtech company that is on a mission to provide educational content to over 50 million learners in Africa. With over ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2018/01/10/vacancy-b2b-sales-representative/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> </p> <p><b>Location: Nairobi, Kenya</b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>Overview:</b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Eneza Education is an edtech company that is on a mission to provide educational content to over </span><b>50 million learners</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in Africa. With over </span><b>200,000 active learners</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on our platform, we provide content via SMS, USSD and web applications. We are currently in Kenya, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We have the position of a </span><b>B2B Sales Representative</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> available in our Nairobi office and we are looking at working with individuals who have the passion and the right mindset to join us on our journey to providing low-cost access to educational content. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The B2B Sales Associate will be reporting directly to the Sales Manager in lead generation and closing B2B deals. The lead is responsible for selling Eneza’s learning platform to corporates to drive revenue goals for Eneza at the same time placing us closer to our B2C clients.</span></p> <p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Identifies development potential leads by studying current business within the education industry as well as prospective industries; identifying and evaluating additional needs; analyzing opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Initiates sales process by building relationships; qualifying potential; scheduling appointments.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Develops sales by making initial presentations and demos; explaining product and service enhancements and additions; introducing new products and services as well as demonstrating relevant use cases</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Closes sales by building connections and robust network, overcoming objections and managing timelines and expectations; preparing contracts. Owning and managing customer success once a deal has been closed. This involves working closely with the tech, product, marketing and customer care teams</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Contributes information to sales strategies by evaluating current product results; identifying needs to be filled; monitoring competitive products; analyzing and relaying customer reactions.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Continuously create and implement brand strategies</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Consistently follow up with all sales and marketing team members, keeping them accountable to marketing goals during a given time period.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Creating and experimenting with strategic new sales and marketing mediums.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working to meet sales targets set by the country director. Providing recommendations on strategies to meeting set targets after reviewing trends, data and projections.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Working with required CRM tools as determined by Eneza tracking leads, deals and sales stages at every point in time.</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Skills:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to generate an average of </span><b>$180,000 in sales revenue</b><span style="font-weight: 400;"> on an annual basis and close at least </span><b>2 deals within a period of 7 months.</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Responsible for sales support activities such as: exhibitions, conferences, customer visits and meetings</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Responsible for registration and reporting of sales activities using sales tools in accordance with reporting requirements</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to work with any CRMs tracking leads and deals.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Can effectively communicate with both business and technical teams</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Promote and execute renewal of contracts</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Responsible for reporting customer feedback according to applicable quality standard policy .</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong Analytical and technical skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to work in fast paced environment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Detail oriented and not letting tasks fall within the cracks</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ability to work independently and within a team environment</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Effective decision making skills</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Education & Experience:</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Degree level education or equivalent.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Should have worked in an organization that has a </span><b>net turnover of $ 500,000 per annum.</b></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">People management experience.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Work Experience: 5+ years’ sales/ account management experience.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Should be willing to travel</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Sound like a job for you? Why work with us?</b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Life at Eneza means collaborating with dedicated professionals in a stimulating environment.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">We provide competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and some of the best career development opportunities in the industry.</span></li> </ul> <p><b>Join our team where your contribution will make a real difference</b></p> <h3><b>Seniority Level</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sales Representative</span></p> <h3><b>Industry</b></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ed Tech</span></li> </ul> <h3><b>Employment Type</b></h3> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Full-time</span></p> <p><b><i>If you possess the above requirements send your application to liz@enezaeducation.com before 28th Dec 2017</i></b></p> <p><a href="https://enezaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/B2B-sales-representative-Kenya.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">JD attached</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2018/01/10/vacancy-b2b-sales-representative/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Eneza Education Scoops GIST Awards in Malaysia</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/10/17/eneza-education-scoops-gist-awards-in-malaysia/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/10/17/eneza-education-scoops-gist-awards-in-malaysia/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2013 10:09:51 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cool Edtech Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eneza Media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Asego]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education awards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eneza Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[GIST]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[summit]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=1536</guid> <description><![CDATA[Global Innovation Science through Science and Technology(GIST) is an initiative that links individuals,tech entrepreneurs, angel investors and market places. Its aim is to improve quality of life by encouraging prosperity ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/10/17/eneza-education-scoops-gist-awards-in-malaysia/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://enezaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Gist-finals.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1537 alignright" alt="Gist finals" src="https://enezaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Gist-finals-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></p> <p dir="ltr">Global Innovation Science through Science and Technology(GIST) is an initiative that links individuals,tech entrepreneurs, angel investors and market places. Its aim is to improve quality of life by encouraging prosperity through economic empowerment. GIST summit 2013 was held on October,12, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.</p> <p dir="ltr">The summit awards top ventures in the startup and Idea stage categories. The awards filters entrants of the competition in two stages which includes expert review and public participation through online voting. Prior to the summit, <a href="http://thegistinitiative.wordpress.com/2013/10/08/spreading-the-flame-of-education/">GIST</a> alumni undergo a mentorship, training and pitching program. The initiative is implemented by CRDF global and other partners.</p> <p dir="ltr">In the just concluded awards, Eneza Education emerged Runners up in the competition out of 15 entrants who made it to the finals in the startup category. This came along with a $10,000 reward for the outstanding performance. We were represented in the ceremony by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EnezaEducation/posts/518914754860887">Chris Asego</a>, a determined gentleman, who has kept Eneza on its toes since the idea was born. Apart from his passion for education, Chris is one of the best rugby players in Kenya. He plays for the National team and it is a real dedication that he is able to balance matters education as well as his sports life.</p> <p><a href="https://enezaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Asego.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="size-thumbnail wp-image-1538 alignleft" title="Photo of Chris Asego courtesy of ARIGI PHOTOGRUGBY" alt="Asego" src="https://enezaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Asego-150x150.jpg" width="150" height="150" /></a></p> <p dir="ltr">Since inception, Eneza Education has won several awards which include the Pivot East 2012 competition where we emerged First and the Milken PennGSE 2012 , an Education Entrepreneurship Competition at first place also.</p> <p>We continue to spread education to the most unprivileged and our mission is to make 50 million students across rural Africa smarter.</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/timothyketer">By Timothy Keter</a>, Impact Study Lead, <a href="http://fb.com/EnezaEducation">Eneza Education.</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style="color: #008000;">Dial *291# on a Safaricom line an enjoy our quality revision platform!</span></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/10/17/eneza-education-scoops-gist-awards-in-malaysia/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Govt picks trainers for Class One laptop project</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/10/11/govt-picks-trainers-for-class-one-laptop-project/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/10/11/govt-picks-trainers-for-class-one-laptop-project/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2013 07:12:20 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cool Edtech Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[laptop]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=1522</guid> <description><![CDATA[Secondary school teachers have been picked to train their primary school colleagues on how to use laptops for Standard One classes to be rolled out early next year. The Ministry ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/10/11/govt-picks-trainers-for-class-one-laptop-project/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Secondary school teachers have been picked to train their primary school colleagues on how to use laptops for Standard One classes to be rolled out early next year.</p> <div> <p>The Ministry of Education Thursday began training the 150 trainers, most of whom were picked from secondary schools.</p> </div> <div> <p>Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang said the teachers were heavily skilled in Information Technology and capable of conducting the training at the county level.</p> </div> <p><a href="http://www.nation.co.ke/news/Govt-picks-trainers-for-Class-One-laptop-project/-/1056/2026746/-/aad769z/-/index.html">Read more on The Daily Nation</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/10/11/govt-picks-trainers-for-class-one-laptop-project/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>How to spend available time to study</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/28/how-to-spend-available-time-to-study/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/28/how-to-spend-available-time-to-study/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 28 Sep 2013 10:18:28 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cool Edtech Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[examination]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[time management]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tips]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=1509</guid> <description><![CDATA[Time is the only free resource that is available to the ‘A’ students and those who perform poorly in national examinations. What sets them apart is the way they spend ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/28/how-to-spend-available-time-to-study/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Time is the only free resource that is available to the ‘A’ students and those who perform poorly in national examinations. What sets them apart is the way they spend it, as prudent management of time is essential for success in studying and preparing for examinations. <a href="http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000094441&story_title=how-to-spend-available-time-to-study">Read more on The Standard Digital.</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/28/how-to-spend-available-time-to-study/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The Future of Education</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/14/the-future-of-education/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/14/the-future-of-education/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:56:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cool Edtech Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MPrep Updates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mlearning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mobiletechnology]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=1501</guid> <description><![CDATA[The use of technology in various sectors of the world economy is spreading like a wild bushfire across the world. In the education sector alone, techies are having sleepless nights ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/14/the-future-of-education/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The use of technology in various sectors of the world economy is spreading like a wild bushfire across the world. In the education sector alone, techies are having sleepless nights in trying to develop seamless solutions to improve the quality of Education in our planet.</p> <p>20 years ago, no one would have imagined the extent to which technology would impact the socio-economic environment in our world. Africa is experiencing a metamorphosis in technology. Various hubs have been formed in leading cities to quench the thirst for technological solutions. I-Hub, M-Lab and Nailab in Kenya’s capital Nairobi are some of hubs that have paved way for the most unique applications in the education industry.</p> <p>Kytabu is a textbook subscription app that runs on an Android app. Tonee Ndungu’s Kytabu allows users to purchase books on an hourly, weekly or yearly basis using data bundles. The user can purchase a whole book, a topic of a book or even a chapter. Build on massive encryption capabilities, it is virtually impossible to steal data. Data can also be purchased in dongles that are neither editable nor transferable.</p> <p>Eneza Education is an indomitable lion in providing revision quizzes to students through simple mobile technology. Eneza’s platform allows a student to revise thousands of quizzes at the most affordable cost. The student is only required to prompt the system by dialing *851# on a safaricom line or texting the word START to 20851. Upon completing registration, the student is free to take as many quizzes as possible. </p> <p>Eneza allows them to take randomized quizzes, select quizzes from a subject they wish to revise or search quizzes from a topic they wish to revise. The cost of sending a choice answer is Ksh 0.5 and feeback is absolutely free. The feedback gives an individualized explanation about each question.</p> <p>Eneza Education is a social venture with a mission to make 50 million students in rural Africa smarter. Eneza also provides a web version revision tool, tutorials to poor performers and teacher tips.</p> <p>This is the future of education!</p> <p>By Timothy Keter-Impact Study lead @EnezaE<a href="http://fb.com/EnezaEducation"></a>ducation</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/14/the-future-of-education/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Student Tips to Manage Time</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/02/student-tips-to-manage-time/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/02/student-tips-to-manage-time/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2013 07:06:33 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cool Edtech Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[edtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mlearning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[time]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=1482</guid> <description><![CDATA[Time management is the act of planning consciously for your time on particular activities. Time wasted is never recovered and therefore a student should be serious in planning and organization ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/02/student-tips-to-manage-time/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Time management is the act of planning consciously for your time on particular activities. Time wasted is never recovered and therefore a student should be serious in planning and organization of his/her schedule. Poor preparation for examinations is a leading cause of failure and directly proportional to the time taken for revision. Students need to jealously keep track of their time to derive maximum value from it.</p> <p>Some of the ways that students can use to manage their time effectively include:</p> <p><strong>Prioritizing tasks </strong></p> <p>It is important to set goals on a short-term and long term basis so as to put the highest emphasis on high priority areas first. A student should refuse to be dragged into the habit of postponing activities especially small tasks that would have been dispensed in a relatively short period of time. A-B-C rating system is the best way of prioritizing tasks, with A being the highest priority task and C being the least priority activity.</p> <p><strong>Quantifying Tasks </strong></p> <p>Quantifying tasks is simply classifying the small and big asks to ascertain which task will be accorded more weight for example, visiting the library to complete an assignment could be the small task while revising for the exams could be the big task.</p> <p><strong>Avoid Overload</strong></p> <p>Breaks are necessary in any reading session. This helps to refresh the mind and improve grasping of material read. The breaks can be relaxation sessions or general socializing with peers.</p> <p><strong>Set a Vision/ Have a flexible Schedule/Attitude </strong></p> <p>It is important to outline visions clearly rather than doing any activity blindly. The schedule should be pliable enough in case of an unprecedented activity for example an impromptu meeting with a teacher . Moreover, students should cultivate a positive attitude towards using time wisely.</p> <p><strong>Get and use a Calendar </strong></p> <p>A calendar is the best planner for a student. It is the best way of chronologically managing all the study and break sessions of students. A calendar allocates sufficient time to each particular activity Be a Pen’s Friend This seems to be funny but it just means you have to jot down all activities that of your day since one cannot remember everything he/she wishes to do. A student could use sticky notes or a diary to record major activities like when to do laundry, when to call parents and even the time to go to sleep.</p> <p>Let the wisdom of planning for our time start now!</p> <p>By <a href="http://twitter.com/timothyketer">Timothy Keter</a></p> <p>Impact Study Lead,</p> <p><a href="http://fb.com/EnezaEducation">Eneza Education.</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/09/02/student-tips-to-manage-time/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Absenteeism in School</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/08/11/absenteeism-in-school/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/08/11/absenteeism-in-school/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 11 Aug 2013 10:48:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cool Edtech Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MPrep Updates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[absenteeism]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eneza Education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[schools]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=1444</guid> <description><![CDATA[Absenteeism in school is the habit of staying away from school without providing a genuine or any reason for not attending classes. Absenteeism is a truant behavior that negatively affects ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/08/11/absenteeism-in-school/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Absenteeism in school is the habit of staying away from school without providing a genuine or any reason for not attending classes. Absenteeism is a truant behavior that negatively affects the performance among students.</p> <p><strong>Causes of Absenteeism </strong></p> <p>Absenteeism is caused by many factors as such as:</p> <p><strong>1. Phobic Adolescence</strong>: During this stage in the growth of a teen, there is a lot of fear developed as a result of physical changes of the body for example growth of pimples, turbulent emotions e.t.c. This scares teens away from school.</p> <p><strong>2. Lack of Interest</strong>: Students could be lacking interest in the study, which could be as a result of content that is difficult for them to grasp hence pushing them away from school.</p> <p><strong>3. Teacher approach</strong>: The approach used by teachers may not be understood by the student and this could lead them to lose interest in school. Punitive attendance policy plays a big role in absenteeism too.</p> <p><strong>4. Pamperness</strong> from the family: Students who get excessive pocket money from their families are most likely to absent themselves from school since they need time to spend the money.</p> <p><strong>5. Private Couching</strong>: Flexible private couching encouraged by some parents could drive a number of students away from the conventional school timetable.</p> <p><strong>6. Diseases</strong>: Some diseases like asthma which requires attention and care as well as an environment that is warm and not dusty could make students remain home.</p> <p><strong>7. School Infrastructural Facilities</strong>: Lack of libraries, sports facilities is a hindrance to attendance of school among students.</p> <p><strong>8. Entertainment</strong>: Accessibility of entertainment facilities like cinemas could divert attention of some students from school.</p> <p>Absenteeism can lead to depression and also result in poor quality of education as a result of time lost while being away from school. It could also lead to moral degradation that leads to drug abuse, early pregnancies and unruly behavior.</p> <p>Absenteeism can be remedied by providing adequate co-curricular activities to students. It could be curbed by creating of clubs and societies to keep students busy when they are out of class. Schools should strive to have up to date learning facilities like libraries as well as sporting facilities to make students enhance student retention.</p> <p>By <a href="http://twitter.com/timothyketer">Timothy Keter</a> Community Relations Coordinator, <a href="http://twitter.com/enezaeducation">Eneza Education Ltd. </a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/08/11/absenteeism-in-school/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>A Vision of Education for Kenya</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/07/26/a-vision-of-education-for-kenya/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/07/26/a-vision-of-education-for-kenya/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2013 15:08:42 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Eneza]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Havard]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=1438</guid> <description><![CDATA[When Anne Bholene Akinyi Odera-Awuor, Ed.M.’13, boarded a plane in Nairobi last September, she left behind a busy life as an English and education lecturer in her native Kenya. Ahead ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/07/26/a-vision-of-education-for-kenya/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">When Anne Bholene Akinyi Odera-Awuor, Ed.M.’13, boarded a plane in Nairobi last September, she left behind a busy life as an English and education lecturer in her native Kenya. Ahead was a year’s study at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, “a really high platform, a place of respect,” she said — all the more so because it would help her grand plan to change how schools operate in Kenya. <a href="http://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2013/05/a-vision-of-education-for-kenya/">Read more about this on the Havard Gazette</a><br /> <a href="https://enezaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Harvard.jpg"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1440" title="Anne Bholene Akinyi Odera-Awuor-Harvard Gazette" alt="050113_Awour_0432.jpg" src="https://enezaeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Harvard.jpg" width="605" height="403" /></a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/07/26/a-vision-of-education-for-kenya/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Teacher Strikes Damage Student Learning</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/07/07/teacher-strikes-damage-student-learning/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/07/07/teacher-strikes-damage-student-learning/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2013 14:46:18 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cool Edtech Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MPrep Updates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mlearning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[teacher strike]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://enezaeducation.com/?p=1419</guid> <description><![CDATA[One of the roles of a teacher is being a moral educator to the students. Morals are not taught in the curriculum but it is an obligation of every reasonable ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/07/07/teacher-strikes-damage-student-learning/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the roles of a teacher is being a moral educator to the students. Morals are not taught in the curriculum but it is an obligation of every reasonable adult to impart good morals kids. Morals are standards of behaviour or that defines the good and the bad. The perennial strikes by teachers in third world countries are negatively impacting on good morals of students during this period. Kenya has experienced a series of teacher strikes since the year 1997 over salaries and allowances. It is a pity when innocent kids miss out on crucial lessons as a result of repeated strikes by teachers. It is natural for every kid to behave well under supervision from an adult.</p> <p>As the strike continues, students are engaging on several activities that parents may not be able to monitor since they are at work places whole day. Children love play and when left alone, it is obvious that they could overdo it causing unexpected harm to their bodies. Safety of kids should be adhered to by teachers and parents at all times avoid incurrence of unnecessary medical expenses for injuries from uncontrolled pay.</p> <p>As the saying goes, “Bad Company ruins good morals.” During strikes, students could find themselves associating with peers with bad morals. Not all kids get a proper upbringing at their homes. When students are back home during the strikes, they interact interact freely with peers in their neighbourhoods since they have a lot of free time at their disposal. Students could engage in drug abuse,child sex, bullying, dishonesty and other vices during these interactions. These are just but a few destructive behaviours that damage proper learning.</p> <p><b>Other Damages to Students</b></p> <p><b>1. Child Labour</b></p> <p>When students are back at home, parents could subject them to chores in the farms so as to supplement family income. This may go unnoticed hence children suffer both psychologically and physically.</p> <p><b>2. Time wastage</b></p> <p>Time wasted can never be recovered. A lot of study time goes to waste due to strikes. The time planned for coverage of the intended syllabus cannot be recovered which puts students under pressure to study on their own without the teacher’s guidance.</p> <p><b>3. Negative Performance</b></p> <p>Failure to study under a strict timetable can lead to poor performance in examinations. As a result of this, careers can be destroyed at a tender age.</p> <p><b>4. Strained Budgets by Parents</b></p> <p>Fees paid for tuition of the students is never refunded or reimbursed to the parents, neither is it carried forward to the next term of study. Parents have to incur extra costs on private tuitions for their kids in the quest to try to fill the gaps created by the strikes.</p> <p>In a nutshell, teacher strikes damages to a large extent the learning by students. It is important that goverments and teacher unions become sensitive to the innocent children who are uttimately the future of our great world.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #008000;">Use <a href="https://enezaeducation.com">Eneza Education</a> to study during this strike period. Just dial <span style="color: #333300;">*851#</span> on Safaricom Line and hit send to get started.</span></p> <p> </p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/07/07/teacher-strikes-damage-student-learning/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>MPrep Re-brands in a Week’s Time</title> <link>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/05/17/mprep-re-brands-in-a-weeks-time/</link> <comments>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/05/17/mprep-re-brands-in-a-weeks-time/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eneza]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:59:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Cool Edtech Resources]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Edtech Posts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Education in Kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[MPrep Updates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[edtech]]></category> <category><![CDATA[education]]></category> <category><![CDATA[kenya]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mobilelearning]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://mprep.it/?p=1240</guid> <description><![CDATA[When Toni jetted into Kenya, little did she know that an idea of mobile phone innovation for learning would happen sooner than anticipated. Starting her work from Muhuru Bay in ... <a href="https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/05/17/mprep-re-brands-in-a-weeks-time/" class="more-link">Read More</a>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">When Toni jetted into Kenya, little did she know that an idea of mobile phone innovation for learning would happen sooner than anticipated. Starting her work from Muhuru Bay in Nyanza, west of Kenya, Toni was determined to improve the system of learning in an unfamiliar territory. The community there faced challenges of malaria infection and poverty but that did not deter an idea whose time had come. From the rural areas of Nyanza, Wajir and Mombasa, Toni mobilized teachers and this led to the birth of MPrep, an assessment-based platform that gives an individualized feedback and high level of engagement. Two years later, the company is moving to another level.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://mprep.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Toni-in-Muhuru.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1241 alignleft" title="Toni at Muhuru Bay" alt="Toni in Muhuru" src="http://mprep.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Toni-in-Muhuru.jpg" width="274" height="206" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">In a week’s time, MPrep will change its name to Eneza Education Ltd in an elaborate ceremony to take place at MM Chandaria Primary School in Baba Dogo, Nairobi. We shall have a refreshing website as well. This will mark a new dawn for MPrep, which is popular in Kenya’s capital city schools. The lead partner in the national launch is Safaricom, Kenya’s Telecom Company known worldwide for its mobile money transfer service, MPesa. Eneza seeks to spread its wings across Kenya and later to the other East African countries. The major aim of Eneza is to provide quality education resources to students, teachers and parents across its network.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://mprep.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Chris-and-Toni.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-1242 alignright" title="Chris and Toni wearing Eneza T-shirts" alt="Chris and Toni" src="http://mprep.it/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Chris-and-Toni.jpg" width="280" height="280" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">Eneza provides a platform for revision by students in Kenya. It runs on web, USSD, mobile web and SMS which is accommodative for everyone with any kind of phone be it the simple feature phone, java phone or smart phone. A student who wants to register for Eneza has to text the word START to the short code, 8512, and follows the subsequent instructions. Our USSD is *851# and will be live any time before the launch.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">With the ever-rising population in the third word, Eneza comes as a timely problem solver to education matters. Teachers are overstretched in these countries whereby they attend to over 50 students per class. This is a tall order for them since they do not attend to student individual needs. Eneza therefore provides quality and engaging content to the students at a low cost that is accessible and affordable.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">By 2014, we aspire to enroll 200,000 students to our platform and further improve their performance by 20% in 2016. Furthermore, our stakeholders will continually get valuable data reports through our robust system. <a href="https://magic.piktochart.com/output/4309e25a-6e5b-4ed8-bede-5e99f9d2d249">Click on this link to view an Info graphic of what Eneza is.</a> We look forward to an exciting week ahead!</p> <p style="text-align: left;"> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.enezaeducation.com/2013/05/17/mprep-re-brands-in-a-weeks-time/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>