Building regional capacity across East Africa
Started in August 2021, the East Africa Hub brings together The Education Collaborative partner institutions based in Eastern Africa. Starting with 8 institutions, the maiden regional hub of The Education Collaborative is hosted by Kepler College in Rwanda.
Through the regional hub model, The Education Collaborative looks to provide a context-specific blueprint for success through shared experiences from exemplary universities.
Students are estimated to be impacted within the next decade
Higher education institutions in engagement with The Education Collaborative
Member institutions across the region
The needs of today and future workplaces cement the impetus of collaboration for the transformation of African Learning Institutions. Through the values of Ubuntu, we embrace collaboration over competition, igniting scalable transformation to foster a culture of co-creation, shared resources, and mutual growth. It is only through collaboration that African Higher Learning Institutions can meet the demands and thrive in the dynamic 21st-century landscape.
Dr George Mugabe,
East Africa Hub Regional Director
Leveraging regional hubs
The diversity in African higher education creates a unique context for institutions across the continent. As such, driving impact and addressing challenges in each institution requires a unique approach. Through the regional hub model, The Education Collaborative looks to provide a blueprint for success through shared and relatable experiences from exemplary universities.
Meet the Hub’s Strategic Committee
Prof. Baylie Yeshita (Chair)
Vice Chancellor,
Kepler College
Prof. Daniel Mugendi (Vice Chair)
Vice-Chancellor,
University of Embu
Dr. Vincent Ogutu
Vice-Chancellor,
Strathmore University
Dr. Sylvie Mucyo
Vice Chancellor,
Rwanda Polytechnic
Prof. Robert Gateru
Vice-Chancellor,
Riara University
Prof. Samuel Gudu
Vice Chancellor,
Rongo University
Mr. David Mutabanura
Executive Director,
Cavendish University
Prof. Washington Okeyo
Vice-Chancellor,
Management University of Africa
Prof. Celestino Obua
Vice-Chancellor,
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Mr. Eric Saulo
Director of Partnerships and Internationalization, Strathmore University
Learn how we engage our hub members
Post Convening Grant
The Education Collaborative set up a post-convening grant to provide participating institutions with support to implement insights gleaned from convenings into actual projects.
This grant initiative provides funding support to institutions driving change on the continent with their initiatives
System's Change Program - Employability
Kepler College and Strathmore University are collaborating institutions in the 18-month systems transformation process designed to fundamentally develop the components and structures of key systems that drive employability outcomes in higher education institutions (HEI).
Unveiling Collaborative Learning Outcomes: A spotlight on the East Africa Hub
The publication spotlights the power of regional partnerships in driving institutional growth. This new paper by faculty from Kepler College, Rwanda, Rongo University, Kenya, and United States International University-Africa, Kenya, outlines a collaborative framework to enhance student employment outcomes in East Africa.
News and Reports from around the Hub
Unveiling Collaborative Learning Outcomes: A Spotlight On The East Africa Hub (Ea Hub)
The collaborative framework described in this paper illustrates the effectiveness of pragmatic models in the collaborative inquiry. Two fundamental tenets—congenial and collegial—are used in four cases to highlight key milestones achieved through initiatives and support systems within the East African Hub.
Diving deeper into opportunities for collaboration: University of Embu forges a path
In 2023, the University of Embu emerged as the best-performing public corporation in Kenya, according to a government-issued performance contracting report. From a student population of 123 in 2013, the university has grown to over 11,000 students, garnering recognition as one of the most respected institutions in the country. Despite this success, the university leadership identified a key area for improvement: fostering ethical and entrepreneurial graduates.
East Africa Hub holds second regional convening
The 2023 East Africa Regional Hub convening brought together 88 university executives, policymakers, administrators, and industry professionals representing 10 countries and 40 institutions. Under the theme, Accelerating Entrepreneurship and Graduate Employability, this event served as a vital platform for fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and meaningful interactions.
Member Institutions
Leveraging resources from the June Convening
This post-convening grant is an initiative that provides funding support to institutions driving change on the continent with their initiatives. Projects should aim at implementing specific solutions to identified structural challenges, leading to positive system changes towards improving student-centered development. Learn about the exciting projects that EA Hub institutions are currently working on;
Riara University, Kenya – Developing a work-readiness program and aligning curricula to job market needs
Cavendish University, Uganda – Building a career-development digital platform to help with internship listing, job supervision, and skills development
Davis College, Rwanda – Piloting a dual-learning model for 40 students in their Hospitality and Tourism Management program
Strathmore University, Kenya – Building the entrepreneurship capacity of 25 community-based headteachers and 25 women micro-entrepreneurs in a local community
University of Embu, Kenya – Developing a twelve-month entrepreneurial program to develop Innovative, Design, Enterprising, Agility and Leadership (IDEAL) skills among university students
Click below to learn more about the Post-Convening Grant.
Spearheading Critical Programs for Growth
The Systems Change Program – Employability is an 18-month systems transformation process designed to fundamentally develop the components and structures of key systems that drive outcomes in higher education institutions (HEI).
Kepler College and Strathmore University play leading roles in the SCPE, coordinating participating institutions, driving programming and supporting participating institutions towards implementation