Kenya is set to overhaul its national education data infrastructure with the upcoming launch of the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). Technology publication Techweez announced on May 16, 2025, that KEMIS is slated to replace the existing National Education Management Information System (NEMIS) within the year 2025. This transition represents a major government-led digital transformation initiative specifically targeted at the education sector, aiming to significantly enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and utility of educational data management across all levels.

The development of KEMIS is driven by the need for a more robust, integrated, and user-friendly system capable of handling the complex data requirements of modern education administration. It is anticipated that the new system will offer improved functionalities for student registration, tracking academic progress, managing school resources, and facilitating communication between educational institutions, parents, and ministry officials. By providing more reliable and timely data, KEMIS is expected to greatly improve strategic planning, resource allocation, policy formulation, and overall service delivery within the Kenyan education sector. The successful deployment and adoption of KEMIS will be a critical step in leveraging technology to support educational goals and outcomes nationwide, forming a key part of the government's broader digitalization agenda.