PALFA Conference
The 13th biennial Pan-African Literacy for All (PALFA) Conference will be held for the second time in Nairobi, Kenya from 23rd to 25th August, 2023 under the auspices of the University of Nairobi, the Ministry of Education, Association of Reading of Kenya (ARK) and Rift Valley Reading Association (RVRA). PALFA (previously referred to as Pan-African Reading for All Conference), was first held in Kenya in August, 2013. To date, PALFA Conference remains one of the most popular, prestigious, interactive and enriching global literacy events that brings together scholars, literacy educators and professionals from across Africa and around the world. PALFA hosting rights are given to an eligible member country by the International Literacy Association–Africa Chapter. Previous PALFA conferences have been held in South Africa (1999), Nigeria (2001), Uganda (2003), Ghana (2005), Swaziland (2007), Tanzania (2009), Botswana (2011), Kenya (2013), South Africa (2015), Nigeria (2017), Uganda (2019) and Zambia (2021).
Keynote and Guest Speakers
Keynote and Guest Speakers at PALFA 2023 Conference
Sara Ruto, Ph.D; EBS.
Program Officer - Echidna Giving
TJ D'Agostino, Ed.D
Assistant Professor - Keough School of Global Affairs. Pulte Institute for Global Development. UND
Teresa Mwoma, Ph.D
Executive Director - African Council for Distance Education
Prof. Stephen Gitahi Kiama, BVM, MSc.
Vice Chancellor University of Nairobi
Hon. Ezekiel O. Machogu, CBS - CHIEF GUEST
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education
Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala
Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education. Ministry of Education.
Conference Program
Abbreviated Program for PALFA 2023 Conference
Pre-Conference Activities (22 August 2023)
EARLY REGISTRATION CLOSED
Registration of Participants, Announcements
Registration: UoN Towers, Reception Area, 6th Floor
Announcements: UoN Towers, Chandaria Hall, 6th Floor
OPENING CEREMONY: Plenary Session - Chandaria Hall, 6th Floor
National Anthem, EAC Anthem, Prayer, Choir, Literacy Presentation.
Opening Remarks: ARK/PALFA, IDC-A, ILA.
Remarks From PALFA Chair, IDC-A Chair, ILA Rep. PALFA Chair Invite Keynote Speaker.
Keynote Address: Sara Ruto, Ph.D; EBS
Literacy: A Social Justice Matter
Chief Guest: Vice Chancellor, UoN
Remarks from Vice Chancellor invite Chief Guest.
Chief Guest: Hon. Ezekiel Machogu Ombaki, CBS.
Remarks from the Chief Guest.
Health Break / Photo Session: Tea/Coffee and Snacks
Group Photo: All Participants and Guests
Panel 1: Chandaria Hall. Conveners: Ugo Okoye & Peter Timmerman. (CODE)
Context Matters: Towards Sustainable Literacy Development by Africans for Africans.
Lunch Break: Several Serving Points at Dining Area
Meal Card Access
Concurrent Sessions: Room 1 - Room 6 (To be updated).
Protocol Team to Direct Participants.
Workshop 1: Chandaria Hall. Convener: Titus Charo Kazungu. (Room to Read).
Phonological Awareness in African Languages: Contextualized Content Development and Teaching Activities Workshop.
Workshop 2: Room 3. Convener: Maimbolwa Muliwana. (Reachall).
Transformative Learning for Literacy Proficiency - Zambia.
Health Break: Tea/Coffee and Snacks
Badge Access
Registration of Participants, Announcements
Registration: UoN Towers, Reception Area, 6th Floor
Announcements: UoN Towers, Chandaria Hall, 6th Floor
Keynote Address: TJ D'Agostino, Ed.D.
Multilingual Education Policy and Practice in Africa: Clear Solutions or a "Wicked" Problem?
Panel 2: Chandaria Hall. Convener: TJ D'Agostino, Ed.D. (LITES/UND)
Turning on the LITES: Sparking Change through the Language of Instruction Transition in Education Systems (LITES) Study. (Panelists: Six Country Reps.)
Health Break. Tea/Coffee and Snacks)
Badge Acces
Concurrent Sessions. Chandaria Hall, MLT 401 - MLT 405
Protocol Team to Direct Participants.
Panel 3: MLT 404. Lee, J.; Mcmerty-Brummer, A.; Uworwabayeho, A.; & Atukunda, A.
Learning to Improve Book Operational Systems (LIBROS) Study: Lessons from Rwanda
Panel 4: MLT 405. Kanayo, U.; Kanayo, O.; Gichuki, M.; & King’ori, M.
Decolonising Basic Education Curriculum in Kenya: Creating Afrocentric Content and Spaces for Children to Learn, Thrive and Embrace Their African Heritage.
Panel 5: MLT 405. Chair and Discussant: Barnes-Story, A.
Forming Competent Literacy Educators in Sub-Saharan Africa: Pan-African Approaches and Results.
1. Panelists: KARIM, Probak & BARNES-STORY Adrienne: Presenter: KARIM, Probak
Treating The Problem at Source: Identifying Gaps in Teacher Education Programs to Improve Literacy Instruction and Teaching Practice in Sub-Saharan African Schools.
2. Panelists: FESMIRE, Marion & WAWIRE, Brenda: Presenter: FESMIRE, Marion
Building Rwandan Teacher Training College (TTC) tutors’ capacity to implement competency-based practices.
3. Author and Presenter: PROVIDENCE, Uwera Marie:
Improving Malawian Teacher Educators’ Capacity Through Intensive Professional Development
4. Author and Presenter: ALICEA, Ana Marty:
Improving Literacy Instruction: A View into the Role of the Pre-Service Practicum.
Panel 6: Rm 6. Egbe, G. B.; Ayeni A. C.; Mohammed H.; & Fwanshishak, D.
STEP-STRIDE-SPRINT: Innovative Responses to Bridging Learning Poverty Crisis in Nigeria
Lunch Break: Several Serving Points at Dining Area.
Meal Card Access
Concurrent Sessions: MLT 401 - MLT 405 (To be updated)
Protocol Team to Direct Participants.
Workshop 3: Chandaria Hall Convener: Sakil, Malik.
Action Research Workshop
Panel 7: MLT 402: Presenters: BAYSAH, David Woods & JONES-BOAKAI, Yarvo
Contextualizing Social Emotional Learning and Teachers Wellbeing Measures: The Case of Liberia
Health Break: Tea/Coffee and Snacks
Badge Access
Gala Dinner: Carnivore Restaurant: Food, Drinks, Music, Entertainment.
Invitation Card Access
Registration of Participants, Announcements
Registration: UoN Towers, Foyer 6th Floor
Announcements: UoN Towers, Chandaria Hall, 6th Floor
Keynote Address: Chandaria HallTeresa Mwoma, Ph.D
Rethinking Quality Teaching and Learning Within Refugee Settlements and Fragile Contexts in Africa.
Reactions: Sakil Malik
Global Centre for Innovation and Learning (GCIL)
Workshop 4: Chandaria Hall. Convener: CODE: Presenters: Code Partners.
Teaching and Learning in Fragile Contexts
Health Break: Tea/Coffee and Snacks.
Badge Access.
Concurrent Sessions: Chandaria Hall, MLT 401 - MLT 405.
Protocol Team to Direct Participants.
Lunch Break: Several Serving Points at Dining Area
Meal Card Access
CLOSING CEREMONY: Chandaria Hall.
National Anthem, EAC Anthem, Opening Prayer.
Speeches: President ARK, Chair IDC-A, Representative ILA.
Key Conference Highlights and Learnings.
Handover Ceremony: Outgoing IDC-A Chair; (hands over) Incoming IDC-A Chair (Acceptance)
Unveiling of New IDC-A Team; Next PALFA, Launch of PALA, Guest Speaker: PS State Dept. For Higher Education.
Closing Remarks: Prof. Jeremiah Kalai
Dean, School of Education, University of Nairobi - Invite VC.
Closing Remarks: Prof. Stephen G. Kiama
Vice Chancellor University of Nairobi - Invite Guest Speaker.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala
Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education. Ministry of Education.
Photo Session: Group Photo with PS
Protocol Team to guide.
Announcements, Closing Prayer, National Anthem, EAC Anthem.
Health Break:Tea/Coffee and Snacks.
PARTICIPANTS LEAVE AT THEIR PLEASURE AFTER TEA.
Conference Venue
University of Nairobi - Main Campus (UoN Towers)
Dates: 23rd - 25th August, 2023.
University of Nairobi (Main Campus)
Nairobi, Kenya.
Hotels
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Sponsors
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Registration Fee
Registration Fee Categories
Participants (Kenyan)
KES: 14,000
Participants (African)
USD: 150
Participants (Other Continents)
USD: 200
Students (Kenyan)
KES: 7,000
Students (African)
USD: 75
Students (Other Continents)
USD: 100
Exhibitors (ONE Pax. Extra Pax Cater for Own Meals)
KES: 20,000
Virtual Attendees
USD: 50
Virtual Presenters
USD: 75
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO AUGUST 15 , 2023.
Payment Options
Registration fee payable via BANK TRANSFER. See details below.
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Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd.
Branch: Karen Branch
Account Name: Association of Reading of Kenya
Account No.: 8702823550100 (This is a US Dollar Account)
Swift Code: SCBLKENXXXX
Address: P.O. Box 24605-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
B. PAYMENT DETAILS (Kenyan Participants):
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Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Ltd.
Branch: Karen Branch
Account Name: Association of Reading of Kenya
Account No.: 0102823550100 (This is a Kenya Shilling Account)
Swift Code: SCBLKENXXXX
Address: P.O. Box 24605-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
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