Assessing the Effectiveness of the KEMI eLearning App in Strengthening School Leadership in Kenya

Abstract

This paper assesses the effectiveness of the KEMI eLearning App in strengthening school leadership capacity in Kenya. While eLearning has emerged as a flexible approach to professional development, limited empirical evidence exists on its effectiveness in building leadership competencies among school leaders. Using a case study design, the study evaluated the impact of the Effective School Leadership (ESL) programme delivered through the KEMI eLearning App on leadership capability, workplace application of acquired competencies, and user experience. Data were collected through an online survey of school leaders from eight counties and analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlations, and qualitative responses. The findings revealed high perceived gains in instructional leadership, strategic thinking, curriculum implementation, stakeholder engagement, and ethical leadership, with mean scores ranging from 4.0 to 4.5 on a five-point scale. More than 78% of respondents reported applying the acquired competencies in their schools, while the App recorded a mean user satisfaction score of 4.52, with user experience showing the strongest correlation with satisfaction (r = 0.78). The study contributes empirical evidence that a mobile-based eLearning model can effectively strengthen school leadership capacity in low-resource contexts. It recommends improving digital infrastructure, expanding offline functionality, and enhancing interactive learning features to maximize programme effectiveness.