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Originally published by Tech Arenatech
January 5, 2026
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Seven in 10 Kenyans Say AI Is the Biggest Challenge Education Must Prepare Students For – Cambridge Report
A new Cambridge University Press & Assessment report reveals that 70% of Kenyans see AI as the biggest challenge education must prepare the next generation for, while highlighting the continued importance of teachers and human skills...
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A recent report by Cambridge University Press & Assessment reveals that 7 out of 10 Kenyans believe artificial intelligence (AI) is the primary challenge education must prepare future generations for. The report, Humans at the Heart of Education, surveyed 1,084 adults in Kenya.
- 70% of respondents identified AI and automation as top educational challenges.
- The survey, conducted by YouGov, found that 58% of Kenyans consider digital skills paramount for the next generation.
- Cambridge emphasizes that education should focus on lifelong digital competence, crucial for adapting to evolving technology.
- Human skills like creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and self-management were highly valued, with over half identifying creativity and innovation as essential for the future workforce.
- The report strongly advocates for the continued centrality of teachers, with over 90% of Kenyans believing teachers should significantly influence education policy.
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