Leadership Welcome Messages
On behalf of the County Government of Kisumu and the people of Kisumu County, I extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all participants attending the 2026 International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) Regional (Africa) Conference.
It is a great honour for Kisumu County to host this prestigious gathering of educators, researchers, policy-makers and practitioners from across Africa and beyond. As the gateway to the Lake Region and a vibrant center of culture, innovation and learning, Kisumu provides an ideal setting for meaningful dialogue on the future of education. The Conference theme, "Towards Sustainable Teaching for the Future: Advancing Wellbeing, Innovation and Inclusivity in Education," speaks directly to the aspirations of our County, our nation and our continent. Quality education remains one of the most powerful drivers of social transformation, economic growth and sustainable development. We therefore celebrate this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and education stakeholders who are shaping the future of teaching and learning.
Kisumu County, as a member of the Lake Region Economic Bloc will be eagerly waiting for the outcome of this Conference and the document(s) thereof to form part of the guidelines regarding the educational path into the future.
I am confident that the scholarly discussions, collaborative partnerships and innovative ideas emerging from this Conference will contribute significantly to strengthening education systems, supporting teacher development and advancing inclusive learning opportunities for all. The knowledge generated here will undoubtedly inspire practical solutions to the challenges facing education in our rapidly changing world.
As you participate in the Conference, I encourage you to take time to experience the beauty, hospitality and rich cultural heritage of Kisumu 'the City of the Sun'. May your interactions be fruitful, your deliberations impactful and your stay memorable.
I wish you a successful and enriching Conference.
Governor, Kisumu County
Republic of Kenya 🇰🇪
Dear ISATT 2026 Conference Participants,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome all participants to Maseno University for the International Study Association Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) Regional (Africa) Conference 2026 that will be running from 29th June 2026 to 3rd July 2026 at Kisumu Hotel (Maseno University) in Kisumu City's CBD.
The world has accepted that for any meaningful and sustainable development, all nations must embrace knowledge-based strategies to move forward. The adoption of education as a strategic tool in global progress places teachers, teaching and learning at the core of planning for a worthwhile future. That makes the ISATT Conference 2026 a very noble activity in the calendar of the region in general and of Maseno University in particular.
Maseno University admits a large number of students to the School of Education and since inception it has prioritized both undergraduate and postgraduate training in education. The University therefore carries an important weight when it comes to training of teachers, research and innovation in pedagogical theory and practice.
This conference is at a time when as a nation Kenya is transiting to Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) and there is a need for deepening our thoughts to meaningfully implement new thinking and best practices in education. I therefore urge participants of this Conference in their various roles to apply themselves to their very best so that we have dependable proceedings that would guide as reference in the future steps for educational training and policy strategies.
May I express sincere gratitude to all organizations and individuals that have contributed in one way or the other towards the success of the organization and actualization of this Conference. May I wish all of us a fruitful and successful ISATT Conference Regional (Africa) 2026.
REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KISUMU (Office of the County Minister for Sports, Culture, Gender and Youth Affairs)
On behalf of the County Government of Kisumu, it is my great pleasure to warmly welcome you all to the great County of Kisumu for the 2026 International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) Regional Africa Conference graciously hosted by Maseno University. We are honoured to receive distinguished scholars, researchers, educators and practitioners from across the African continent and the world. Your presence reflects a shared commitment to advancing quality education, promoting research excellence and strengthening collaboration in addressing the evolving needs of our societies.
As you engage in meaningful discussions and exchange innovative ideas, we encourage you to also experience the rich cultural heritage, warm hospitality and breathtaking beauty that Kisumu County has to offer. We wish you a productive, enriching and memorable conference!
Thank you, Maseno University, for bringing this prestigious regional gathering to our County. Warwakou dala! (Welcome home!) Enjoy your stay in our beautiful County.
REPUBLIC OF KENYA COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KISUMU (Office of the County Minister for Education, Technical Training, Innovation and Social Services)
I extend a warm and distinguished welcome to all delegates attending the ISATT 2026 Regional (Africa) Conference and commend Maseno University for hosting this prestigious occasion. It is a great honour for Kisumu County to be associated with this important gathering of minds committed to advancing research on teachers and teaching for the improvement of education systems across Africa and beyond. Your presence reflects a shared commitment to strengthening educational practice through meaningful collaboration.
The Conference comes at a critical moment as education systems continue to adapt to emerging realities and opportunities. Teachers remain at the center of transformative education, investment in quality teaching and professional growth and research-informed practice is fundamental to building resilient and future-ready societies.
As a Government, we recognize education as a key pillar for social transformation, economic empowerment, and sustainable development. We remain committed to supporting initiatives that enhance quality education, strengthen teaching capacity, and create opportunities for learners to thrive in a dynamic world.
As you engage in insightful discussions and scholarly exchange, I encourage you to also take time to experience the warmth, hospitality, and rich cultural heritage of Kisumu County — a region of great potential and opportunity.
I wish you fruitful deliberations, productive engagements, and a memorable stay.
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Maseno University for the 2026 International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) Regional (Africa) Conference. We are honured to host this prestigious gathering of scholars, researchers, teacher educators, policymakers and practitioners from across Africa and beyond.
Hosting the second ISATT Regional Africa Conference is a significant milestone that reflects Maseno University's commitment to research excellence, innovation and global partnerships. Since it’s founding in 1983, ISATT has advanced scholarship on teachers and teaching through collaborative research, international networks and its renowned journal, Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice.
This Conference provides an invaluable platform to share knowledge, strengthen research collaborations, foster innovation and build partnerships that address educational challenges and improve teaching and learning. It also reinforces Maseno University's growing international profile as a centre of excellence in research and innovation.
We look forward to active engagement, exchange of ideas, establishment of lasting collaborations and exploring new opportunities that will shape the future of education in Africa and globally. I wish you a productive, inspiring and rewarding conference.
Maseno University welcomes you all to the 2nd Regional (Africa) Conference of the International Study Association on Teachers and Teaching (ISATT) whose theme this year is: "Towards Sustainable Teaching for the Future: Advancing Wellbeing, Innovation and Inclusivity in Education".
The theme of the Conference resonates with, and underscores the need to address the recurrent contemporary and emerging issues in pedagogy. It shall also provide an opportunity for scholars, researchers, educators, educationists and other partners to reimagine pedagogical research into the ever-changing horizons in the management of sustainable pedagogy as well as to redefine the role of the teacher in the overall process.
Undoubtedly, the discourse in this Conference will go a long way towards paving the way for the much needed reconfiguration of teaching methodology in response to the confounding aspects of pedagogy that continually confront practitioners in the teaching profession.
Thank you.
