The Faculty of Arts and Humanities at Kyambogo University invites researchers, teacher educators, policymakers and other education stakeholders to the 4th East African Teacher Education Symposium (EATES), scheduled for 4th–6th November 2026 at the University’s Central Teaching Facility (CTF), Auditorium 105.
Held under the theme, “Navigating Competency-Based Curriculum Implementation in East Africa: Insights Across Education Levels,” the three-day symposium will provide a platform for critical reflection, regional knowledge exchange and evidence-based discussions on the implementation of competency-based curricula across the East African education sector.
The symposium seeks to generate insights and practical solutions to curriculum implementation challenges, with particular emphasis on strengthening teacher preparation, improving educational outcomes and equipping learners with relevant competencies to contribute to East Africa’s social and economic transformation.
The East African Teacher Education Symposium is an annual international forum that promotes research, innovation and collaboration in teacher education in Uganda and across the region. It brings together participants from Uganda, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia and Tanzania, providing opportunities for researchers, teacher educators, policymakers and other stakeholders to present research findings, exchange experiences and establish collaborative initiatives.
The 2026 symposium will feature distinguished education leaders and scholars, including Prof. Robert Gray of the University of Bergen, Norway; Prof. Frederick B. J. Ngala, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs at Garissa University, Kenya; and Prof. Mouhamad Mpezambigo, Vice Chancellor of Equator University of Science and Technology, Masaka City, Uganda, as keynote speakers.
The symposium will be hosted by Prof. Eli Katunguka-Rwakishaya, Vice Chancellor of Kyambogo University, reflecting the University’s continued commitment to advancing teacher education, strengthening educational research and fostering regional and international academic partnerships.
Through this year’s engagement, participants will explore experiences, emerging practices and opportunities for collaboration in implementing competency-based curricula across different education levels, contributing to ongoing efforts to improve the quality and relevance of education in East Africa.
Symposium Details
- Event: 4th East African Teacher Education Symposium (EATES)
- Dates: Wednesday, 4th – Friday, 6th November 2026
- Venue: Central Teaching Facility (CTF), Auditorium 105, Kyambogo University
- Time: 8:00 a.m. onwards
- Theme: Navigating Competency-Based Curriculum Implementation in East Africa: Insights Across Education Levels
The Faculty of Arts and Humanities welcomes all education stakeholders to participate in this important regional academic engagement.