Stakeholder Validation for the JKF Strategic Plan 2023-2027

The Jomo Kenyatta Foundation (JKF), a state-owned enterprise established in 1966, is transitioning to a new role as recommended by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (PWPER). PWPER’s June 2023 report highlighted the need for a centralized body to manage scholarships and bursaries in basic education. As a result, JKF is preparing to assume this responsibility under the proposed Basic Education Scholarships and Bursaries Council (BESBC).

We have formulated a Strategic Plan for 2023-2027. As a key stakeholder, we value your feedback and invite your input on this draft. We thank you in advance and assure you of the anonymity and confidentiality of the feedback. Email back the filled template to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with a copy to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so as to reach us on or before 15^th November 2024.

Click on the two links below to download the documents;

1. JKF_BESBC-STRATEGIC-PLAN-2023-2027-_19th-Sept_-2024.pdf 

2. Stakeholder_Validation_Form_for_the_Strategic_Plan.docx

It is the policy of the Company to publish in all subject areas of education and in any other subject area that complements the existing publications (backlist).

A List is a set of titles developed for a similar market. JKF lists are designed so as to optimize resources by focusing efforts in specific, predetermined publishing areas.

The normal procedure is for an author to submit his/her manuscript to JKF for assessment on its suitability for publication. If the quality is acceptable, then we undertake all costs of publication and enter into an agreement with the author for payment of royalty based on sales of the book.

The manuscript should preferably be typewritten or word-processed and double-spaced, with each folio (page) clearly numbered. Each folio should be one-sided (i.e. have text appearing on only one side of the paper). The manuscript can also be submitted in a flash disk or CD so long as it is accompanied by a hard copy (print-out).

Generally, any new publishing project will be assessed in terms of:

1. How it compliments the backlist, that is, the publications that are still in print and continue to contribute to the revenue of the Company.
2. Its capacity to make good sales.
3. Whether it makes a significant contribution to the development of knowledge and information in line with JKF’s vision and mission.

Our list

The following are JKF’s broad lists:

1. The pre-primary list - The list includes materials meant for the pre-primary level, that is, kindergarten, pre-unit and nursery. The objective is to strengthen the Primary school List. The books and materials in this list cover broadly language skills, numeracy, creative and craft skills, handwriting and social skills. The materials for this level are designed to equip children with skills required at lower primary school.
2. The Primary School textbook list - Broadly, this refers to all those books developed as textbooks for the primary school market.
3. The Primary School Readers list - This has two main areas: those written in Kiswahili (Adili Readers) and those written in English (Pyramid Readers). The readers are designed to develop good language skills and positive values amongst the children in primary schools, at both lower and upper primary levels.
4. Wall Charts and Visual Aids - Charts and other visual aids are designed to support the school textbooks.
5. The KCPE Revision List - The Revision books are designed to ease revision for the KCPE examination. They also include workbooks.
6. The Secondary School Textbook List - The books in this list are designed to be used as textbooks in secondary schools.
7. The KCSE Revision List - The books are designed to ease revision for the ordinary level education level examination, for example, the KCSE. Workbooks are also included in this category.
8. Adult Fiction - The books in this series are literary works designed to be used as class readers or set books in secondary schools, colleges and for general reading. They include fiction both in English and Kiswahili.
9. Tertiary and Reference Books List - The books in the list are designed to:
   • Support the regular classroom text in primary and secondary schools
   • support specific courses at teacher training colleges and tertiary institutions.
   Preference is given to those books that support the regular classroom text on the primary or secondary lists.

A One-Stop Shop equipped with the latest in digital technology, our clients can expect to receive the following services:

Design, typesetting and editorial services

The Publishing Department has capacity for Graphic Design, Typesetting and Editing. Artwork, therefore, is designed in-house, typeset and edited for language. The department has the latest in digital technology to process text and illustrations to meet diverse client requirements.

Pre-press

Camera-ready artwork is processed in our Pre-Press Section in readiness for printing. The section can handle one-colour or full colour work. Printing services is then arranged with JKF dedicated service providers.

Delivery Service

The Foundation will deliver your completed work to your doorstep - at no extra cost!

Feel free to contact us for further information about our Pre-Press Services.