EIDU
Basic Information
Overview
EIDU delivers an adaptive tablet-based learning platform for early-grade public schools in Kenya and Nigeria. A peer-reviewed RCT (Major et al. 2025) found +0.534 SD overall gains (+0.449 literacy, +0.450 numeracy), equivalent to ~1.5 extra years of learning. Operating in 21–32 Kenya counties and 5+ Nigerian states at under $10/child/year.
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Website
Evidence base
+0.534 SD overall; +0.449 literacy; +0.450 numeracy · Kenya ECDE classrooms — peer-reviewed (Major et al. 2025, Journal of Development Economics)
Current & Planned Impact
Current scale
790,000+
Learners across 2 Countries
Planned scale
Expand to additional Kenya counties; Nigeria scale-up underway
Provider target of 1M learners by 2026 — aspirational, unverified
Learning gains
+0.534 SD
IDELA early-literacy & numeracy gain vs. non-participating peers
Major et al. 2025, Tandfonline (peer-reviewed RCT) · Murang'a, 291 schools · +0.449 SD literacy / +0.450 SD numeracy · combined with Tayari structured pedagogy · https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02671522.2025.2605645
Cost / learner / yr
$10
Software, curriculum, integration, support
Caveat: Learner count reflects county government MOU partnerships; active-user count may differ. Cost is government-negotiated rate.
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