The Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA) has invited consulting firms to help integrate digital literacy into Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) through gender-inclusive strategies under a World Bank-funded project aimed at accelerating the country’s digital economy.

The assignment falls under the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), which supports efforts to strengthen Kenya’s digital capabilities.

According to a tender notice issued on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, interested firms are required to submit expressions of interest for the consultancy, which will focus on integrating digital literacy into the school curriculum.

ICTA Sets Requirements for Consulting Firms

ICTA has outlined several requirements for firms seeking to undertake the assignment, including experience in developing artificial intelligence (AI) curricula.

Interested firms must demonstrate that they have been registered as consulting firms with education as their core business for at least five years.

Applicants must also provide evidence of their technical and managerial capacity to deliver the assignment. The relevant details are expected to be included in their company profiles.

In addition, firms must provide information about similar projects they have completed, including client names and addresses, the scope and value of the assignments, and the periods during which the work was undertaken.

The selected consultancy firm will work with the government to implement the assignment over 40 calendar weeks from the contract start date.

Gender-Inclusive Digital Learning

The consultancy will focus on integrating digital literacy into the CBC through gender-inclusive strategies.

However, the tender notice does not specify the particular subjects or grade levels that will be affected by the proposed curriculum integration.

The initiative comes amid broader efforts to prepare Kenyan learners for a future increasingly shaped by digital technology and artificial intelligence.

Kenya Steps Up AI Education Efforts

The planned consultancy follows the Ministry of Education’s reported efforts to expand AI education in public junior schools.

In July 2026, the government launched an initiative targeting more than 10,000 public junior schools as part of efforts to prepare learners for the growing role of artificial intelligence.

During the launch, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the initiative presented an opportunity for the education sector to prepare learners for the country’s digital future.

Integrating digital literacy into the CBC could further support efforts to equip learners with skills relevant to the changing technological landscape.

Application Deadline Set for October 28

ICTA has invited eligible consulting firms to submit their expressions of interest for consideration.

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

The assignment is expected to support the integration of digital literacy into Kenya’s school curriculum while promoting gender inclusion in digital education.

The specific implementation details, including the affected subjects and grade levels, have not been outlined in the tender notice.