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University of Embu Onboards HERI Africa Foundational Numeracy Scholars

On 15th September 2026, the University of Embu, through the Research Chair in Mathematics Education,...

Linking Literacy to Numeracy: A Pathway to Strengthening Foundational Learning

How well a learner reads, understands language, communicates ideas and interprets information can influence how...

Teachers Explore New Ways of Making Foundational Mathematics Practical and Engaging

How can foundational mathematics become more practical, engaging and meaningful for young learners? This question...

Strengthening Teachersโ€™ Capacity to Support Early Literacy

From Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 August 2026, the HERI Africa Research Chair in Mathematics...

HERI Africa MIND Centre Stakeholder Engagement Forum

The HERI Africa Research Chair in Mathematics Education held a stakeholder engagement meeting with the...

Foundational Numeracy Stakeholder Validation Forum

Stakeholders from across Kenya’s education sector have called for stronger collaboration, evidence-informed interventions, and sustainable...

Is There a Connection Between Literacy and Learning Mathematics?

Is there a connection between literacy and learning mathematics? A team of scholars led by...

Mathematics Club Monitoring Visits Highlight the Power of Play, Creativity and Collaboration in Numeracy Learning

Mathematics Club monitoring visits across primary schools in Kirinyaga, Tharaka Nithi, Meru and Embu Counties...

HERI Africa Advances Research-Informed Transformation of Teacher Education at the 9th EDF-K Faculty Retooling Workshop

HERI-Africa Research Chair in Mathematics Education, Dr. Simon Karuku, joined university leaders during the 9th...

HERI Africa Research Chair Contributes to Numeracy for Life Initiative to Strengthen Foundational Numeracy in

The HERI Africa Research Chair in Mathematics Education participated in the Numeracy for Life Co-Creation...

HERI Africa Meets University of Embu Numeracy Project Team to Demystify Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and

By HERI Africa Research Chair in Maths Education Communications The University of Embu Numeracy project...

Numbers Comes Alive at the Mathematics Laboratory at DEB Kangaru Primary School

By HERI Africa Research Chair Communications A new initiative by the HERI Africa Research Chair...

Significant Milestone as University of Embu Launces HERI Africa Research Chair in Mathematics Education to

The University of Embu joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Mathematics...