Nairobi, Aug. 17 -- For decades, the educational gold standard has been measured by a student's ability to retain information and achieve high exam scores. However, the rapid evolution of generative AI has rendered simple information retrieval obsolete.

When a software programme can instantly synthesise data, draft an essay, solve complex calculus problems, or write functional code in seconds, assessing a student's capability based on their ability to replicate existing information becomes inconsequential.

Yet, while AI offers immense potential, the unguided use of these tools poses significant risks to cognitive development. When students rely on AI to do their heavy lifting, they bypass the 'productive struggle' required to master fou...