Kenya Development Learning Centre (KDLC)

The Kenya Development Learning Centre (KDLC) is located at the Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) and was established under the Ministry of State for Public Service in 2003 by an order of the Minister of Education, Science and Technology under section 10 of the Education Act Cap 211 of the laws of Kenya. KDLC is an affiliate of the Global Development Learning Network (GDLN a worldwide partnership of over 120 learning centers in 80 countries that use technologies and distance learning techniques innovatively to connect people working around the world for capacity building events.

The overall objective of the KDLC is to be an effective and sustainable global knowledge-sharing institution that provides relevant training opportunities to Kenyans and ultimately enhances the capacities of public officers and key decision makers in including those in the private and the civil society sectors.

KDLC is equipped with the state-of-the art information communication technologies that includes an air conditioned and sound proof video conference room and multimedia laboratories with high internet speed. This provides a conducive learning environment in addition to the green, serene and beautiful surroundings of the Lower Kabete area where the centre is located.

Our Services

• We organize and implement training programs, conferences, workshops and seminars using video conferencing and web based resources.
• We provide video conferencing and high speed internet facilities for hire.
• We provide linkages with over 120 similar GDLN centers in 80 countries around the world for meetings   and training events.
• We identify content providers to suit individual institutional requirements.
• Allow miscellaneous business center related activities (e.g. printing, photocopying and browsing.
• Search, identify and offer relevant (as determined by your organization), flexible content from around the world.
• Harness expertise in a wide variety of disciplines and connect with knowledge centers around the globe.
• Enable target beneficiaries to learn in their home environments without costly travel and work disruptions.
• Promote dissemination of knowledge/best practices, advances in policy, culture and technology among a wide range of actors for enhancement of the development agenda.