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Empowering
Africa's
STEM Future.

CEMASTEA is a leading institution dedicated to providing continuous professional development for STEM teachers across Kenya and the wider continent.

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Who we are

Our Mandate & Core Mission

CEMASTEA is dedicated to the continuous professional development of teachers in Mathematics and Science education through Sustainable INSET and School-Based Teacher Support.

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Quality Assurance

Maintaining the highest global standards in STEM pedagogical delivery across every county in Kenya.

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Innovation Hub

Pioneering methodologies for digital learning environments and AI literacy in the classroom.

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Strategic Partnerships

Collaborating with global STEM stakeholders to scale teacher professional development continent-wide.

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Continental Reach

Serving STEM educators across 20+ African countries through strategic outreach and twinning programmes.

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Counties Reached

Full national coverage supporting STEM standard implementation across all administrative units.

120+

Model Sites

Fully equipped regional innovation hubs serving as centres of excellence for local teacher peer-learning.

15k+

Resources Shared

Curated digital assets, lab manuals and pedagogical guides accessed through our portal daily.

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Our Programmes

Strategically designed initiatives to transform the quality of teaching and learning in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

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Secondary

Innovative pedagogy and content mastery for secondary school teachers.

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Junior Secondary

Transitioning STEM concepts for the middle school curriculum structure.

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Primary

Foundational STEM skills and activity-based learning for early education.

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ICT Integration

Harnessing digital tools to enhance STEM classroom interaction.

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Partnerships & Outreach

Collaborating with global stakeholders to scale STEM education across Africa and beyond. Our outreach programmes touch remote regions, bringing modern science to every student.

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Innovation initiatives

Where STEM learning meets invention.

Dedicated centres for local manufacturing, youth development, research, and scientific excellence.

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STEM Production Unit

Manufacturing high-quality laboratory equipment and educational kits locally to democratise hands-on science learning across the continent.

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JETS Club Support

Junior Engineers, Technicians & Scientists — nurturing innovation at the secondary level.

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SMASSE Project

Strengthening Mathematics and Science Education through the ASEI-PDSI pedagogical approach.

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In-Service Training

National and county-level TPD modules for mathematics and science educators.

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Regional Mentorship

Strategic partnerships with African ministries to scale STEM education frameworks.

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NSC Publications & Journals

Peer-reviewed research and instructional manuals for STEM excellence.

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Upcoming Events Roadmap

A live view of CEMASTEA's rolling training, research and outreach calendar.

Q1 · Jan – Mar
Q2 · Apr – Jun
Q3 · Jul – Sep
Q4 · Oct – Dec
JAN – FEB 2026
Regional INSET Training
CEMASTEA Karen, Nairobi
FEB – MAY 2026
Digital Lab Infrastructure Audit
Nationwide · 47 counties
APR – JUN 2026
AI Literacy for Senior School Teachers
Online · Hybrid
MAY – AUG 2026
Annual STEM Excellence Conference
CEMASTEA Karen, Nairobi
SEP – OCT 2026
National Robotics Finals
Nairobi Main Exhibition Hall
OCT – NOV 2026
KSEF Continental Preparatory
Mombasa Regional Hub
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News & Strategic Updates

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INNOVATION
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National Robotics Challenge 2026: Bridging the Skills Gap

CEMASTEA hosts the annual robotics competition involving over 200 secondary schools across the country.

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TRAINING
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CBC Transition: Multi-Agency Approach Training Phase II

Strategic alignment with the Ministry of Education to ensure smooth STEM content transition in Junior Secondary.

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OUTREACH
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Mobile STEM Labs Reach Far-Flung Areas in Turkana

Bringing laboratory equipment to remote regions through the new specialised CEMASTEA mobile units.

In the field

Living the Impact

Witness the transformation of STEM education through the eyes of our students and teachers.

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Physics Teacher Training

Over 400 senior school physics teachers refreshed on inquiry-based lab methods.

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KSEF 2026

STEM Exhibition Finals

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Student Chemistry Labs

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Regional Collaboration

5,000+
Teachers Trained
47
Counties Reached
12M+
Students Impacted

Strategic Partners & Affiliates

UNESCO British Council SAP Zeraki Waterloo CEMC Allan & Gill Gray KICD TSC Kenya
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