Kenya’s leading ed-tech startup Eneza Education has merged with Pakistan-based Knowledge Platform, creating the first ed-tech venture of its kind to bridge Africa and Asia. Operating under the name Knowledge Platform, the newly merged company, headquartered in Singapore, aims to expand access to education across emerging markets through mobile, web, and SMS technology, reaching over a million learners.
Eneza Education, established in 2012, has pioneered affordable mobile-based education in Africa, delivering lessons and assessments through SMS, web, and Android platforms. Knowledge Platform, known for its digital learning content, primarily serves the business-to-business market, providing content for educational and corporate partners. By combining forces, the companies bring together over 100 professionals with expertise in artificial intelligence, learning technologies, and instructional design.
“This partnership allows us to scale our expertise in creating accessible educational solutions for young people in emerging markets,” said Wambura Kimunyu, former CEO of Eneza Education and now Chief Growth Officer of Knowledge Platform. “With over three billion young people in these regions, investing in their education is essential to building a prosperous, sustainable future. Eneza’s strong foothold in Africa’s B2C market and Knowledge Platform’s expertise in B2B education models make us well-suited to address the educational needs across East Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.”
Knowledge Platform founder Mahboob Mahmood echoed these sentiments, noting Eneza’s track record in building a large, affordable customer base in Africa. “Eneza has mastered delivering education at low costs in Africa, and together, we’re redefining the future of learning in emerging markets,” said Mahmood. “Our platform combines traditional curriculum with skills training in digital literacy, climate awareness, and financial literacy, using gamified, interactive learning approaches. This combination ensures that learners not only master subjects like math and sciences but also gain essential 21st-century skills.”
With a growing youth population in Africa and Asia, the merged company aims to leverage advanced, interactive technology to meet the educational demands of these regions, providing an affordable, holistic learning experience that prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow.
