{"id":1496,"date":"2024-10-31T11:50:29","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T11:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=1496"},"modified":"2025-01-16T15:48:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T15:48:26","slug":"pakistans-edtech-knowledge-platform-merges-with-kenyas-eneza-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pkfin.kotenterprises.dev\/?p=1496","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan\u2019s Edtech Knowledge Platform Merges With Kenya\u2019s Eneza Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Singapore, October 31, 2024<\/em> \u2013 In a pioneering move within the global education technology sector, Pakistan\u2019s leading edtech venture Knowledge Platform<\/a> and Kenya\u2019s premier edtech firm Eneza Education<\/a> have merged to establish the world\u2019s first African-Asian edtech venture. Operating under the Knowledge Platform name and headquartered in Singapore, the newly combined entity now serves over 1,000,000 learners across Africa and Asia through mobile, web, and SMS-based technologies. This strategic merger unites more than 100 professionals with deep expertise in AI, instructional design, and learning support, promising a transformative impact on education in emerging markets.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wambura Kimunyu, former CEO of Eneza Education and now Chief Growth Officer of Knowledge Platform, highlighted the broader mission of the merged organization. “We are thrilled to combine our experience in designing and delivering learning solutions tailored for emerging markets. With over 3 billion young people in these regions, investing in their education is paramount for a prosperous, equitable, and green future. Eneza\u2019s B2C expertise complements Knowledge Platform\u2019s strengths in B2B and B2B2C solutions, enabling us to deliver innovative learning at affordable price points. Together, we are ideally positioned to address the educational needs of the youth in East Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Mahboob Mahmood, founder of Knowledge Platform, emphasized the significance of the merger. “Eneza\u2019s mastery in building a scalable, monetized customer base at low cost aligns perfectly with our innovative approach to gamified learning. Our combined strengths will redefine learning by blending formal and informal education, incorporating curricular subjects and critical 21st-century skills such as digital literacy, climate awareness, and financial literacy,” he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The merger marks a key milestone in digital education innovation, with Chief Technology Officer Sajid Anjum announcing recent advancements: \u201cOur interactive learning games and competitions, especially suited for teaching 21st-century skills, are gaining popularity. We recently launched a global climate literacy competition for middle school students. As we continue to innovate, we anticipate that emerging market-driven advancements will increasingly influence global educational trends.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The merger was facilitated by the telecoms association\u00a0GSMA<\/a>, which provided innovation support to both ventures. Max Cuvellier Giacomelli, Head of GSMA Mobile for Development, expressed GSMA’s enthusiasm: \u201cThis collaboration between two GSMA Innovation Fund alumni embodies the power of impactful partnerships. By joining forces across continents, Knowledge Platform and Eneza Education are helping to bridge digital divides and expand educational access globally.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Together, Knowledge Platform and Eneza Education boast a prestigious network of clients and partners, including AFS Intercultural Programs, Aga Khan University Examination Board, Beaconhouse, The Citizens Foundation, Jazz, LUMS, Marshall Cavendish, McDonald\u2019s, Moonlight Publishers, Oxford University Press, Safaricom<\/a>, and Zong, as well as UNICEF and government agencies in Kenya, Pakistan, Singapore, the UK, and the US.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This strategic merger cements Knowledge Platform and Eneza Education as leaders in the African-Asian edtech landscape, poised to make a significant impact on the education sector across emerging markets.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Singapore, October 31, 2024 – In a pioneering move within the global education technology sector, Pakistan’s leading edtech venture Knowledge Platform and Kenya’s premier edtech firm Eneza Education have merged to establish the world’s first African-Asian edtech venture. Operating under the Knowledge Platform name and headquartered in Singapore, the newly combined entity now serves over […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1497,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[897,402,898,895,896,14,899],"class_list":["post","format-standard"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t