NABU has achieved a significant milestone, earning the Gold Winner title for Best Educational App at the 2024 Vibrant Media Mobile App Awards. This prestigious recognition highlights NABU’s dedication to transforming literacy education and empowering Kenyan learners with a platform that supports their journey both in and out of the classroom.

This achievement is a reflection of the tireless efforts of NABU’s team, who have worked passionately to create an engaging and impactful educational app. By creating an engaging, culturally relevant, and impactful educational app, NABU has become a vital resource for learners and educators alike, advancing literacy development in unprecedented ways.

A pivotal factor in NABU’s success has been its participation in the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship program, in partnership with iHUB. As an EdTech Fellow, NABU gained access to invaluable resources, mentorship, and strategic guidance that significantly contributed to refining the app’s features and overall impact.

By leveraging insights from iHUB’s expert network, NABU successfully integrated cutting-edge learning science principles, including personalised learning paths that adapt to individual students’ needs and interactive assessments to boost engagement and measure progress effectively.

Additionally, the fellowship enabled NABU to expand its content library with age-appropriate and culturally relevant materials tailored to Kenyan learners. It also facilitated the formation of strategic partnerships that amplified the app’s reach and usability within the educational ecosystem.

Through iHUB’s capacity development initiatives, NABU provided teachers with specialised tools and training to seamlessly integrate the app into their teaching methodologies.

This holistic approach has not only improved literacy outcomes for students but has also empowered teachers as facilitators of impactful learning experiences.

The NABU team extends heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to this incredible journey—partners, educators, learners, and the entire NABU family. This recognition serves as a reminder of what can be achieved when innovation meets dedication and collaboration.

As NABU continues to innovate and scale its efforts, the focus remains steadfast on making education more accessible, equitable, and impactful for every learner in Kenya. Together, let’s build a brighter future through literacy and technology.