News
May 28, 2025
Educational technology provider CuriooEdu Global announced plans to significantly expand its African footprint by establishing CuriooKids branches across East Africa, with initial operations targeting Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
The expansion follows the company's signing of an exclusive agency agreement with Curioo Limited for the Sub-Saharan Africa region, marking a pivotal step in bringing innovative educational solutions to the continent.
“This expansion represents our commitment to quality education and equal access for all children across Africa,” said a CuriooEdu spokesperson during the announcement.
Comprehensive Market Research Precedes Expansion
Prior to this strategic move, CuriooEdu conducted extensive market research spanning 17 countries, including 13 African nations. These comprehensive studies were showcased at a recent Cairo forum, attracting attention from educational organizations and potential investors who share the company's vision for transforming education across the continent.
The research highlights significant opportunities for educational technology in East Africa, where digital learning solutions can help overcome infrastructure challenges and expand access to quality education in both urban and rural areas.
"Education for the Future” Forum Catalyzes Regional Collaboration
The expansion announcement builds on momentum generated during CuriooEdu's "Education for the Future" forum held in Cairo in July 2023. The two-day event, organized in partnership with the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) under Egypt's Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, brought together key stakeholders from across Africa and the Middle East. With Mr. Paul Blackstone, Group CEO of Curioo Ltd., delivering an outstanding lecture on the Curioo education model.
Notable participants included representatives from UNESCO, ISESCO, Misr University for Science and Technology, and The Egyptian E-Learning University, creating a platform for cross-sector dialogue on educational innovation.
Distinguished Leadership Participation
The forum featured contributions from several high-profile former ministers and current educational leaders, including:
· Prof. Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, former Nigerian Minister of Communications and Digital Economy and current co-chairman for the development of the 4th Industrial Revolution Policy for Africa's 54 countries
· Dr. Muhammed Sharif from ALECSO
· Dr. Ayman Badri representing UNESCO
· Dr. Mohamad Al-subaie from Saudi Arabia
· Mr. Monja Roindefo, former Prime Minister of Madagascar, who participated virtually
· Dr. Yahia Abdullah, former Sudanese Minister
· Dr. Noureddine Selmi, former Tunisian Minister
· Dr. Mohamad Al-subaie, Ethar Research Institution - KSA
· Prof. Dr. Osama Rayis from the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development (AOAD)
The event also saw participation from organizations including EYouth (UAE), Education for Employment-Egypt, Misrelkheir Foundation, SupplyMAX, and the African Experts Foundation Tunis.
"The diversity of participants reflects the collaborative approach needed to transform education across Africa," noted one of the forum organizers. “By bringing together government officials, academics, NGOs, and private sector representatives, we're creating the ecosystem necessary for sustainable educational innovation."
CuriooEdu's expansion into East Africa represents a significant development in the region's educational technology landscape, with potential implications for millions of learners across Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.
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