Kenya Transitions From Competence Based Curriculum To Competence Based Education In Major Education System Overhaul      

         By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya 

Kenya’s Ministry of Education has announced a major shift in the country’s learning structure, replacing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) with a new model known as Competency-Based Education (CBE)

Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony held at Baringo High School in Eldama Ravine, Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok praised the new approach, describing it as the most effective globally.

He highlighted its emphasis on cultivating students’ natural talents and interests.

“CBE is the best education system in the world because it gives our youth the potential to showcase their talents,” Bitok stated.

“We are going to use our new system called Kenya Education Management Information system to ensure that we have 100 per cent transition from Junior School to Senior School.”

Bitok confirmed that approximately 1.2 million learners are expected to move from Junior School to Senior School, adding that all necessary preparations are in place to accommodate them.

Despite the optimism, many parents and educators have voiced concerns over the absence of concrete guidelines for choosing academic tracks a critical aspect of the new framework.

This lack of direction has led to increased tension in schools as Grade 9 students gear up for their advancement to Grade 10.

Additionally, the government plans to recruit 24,000 new teachers this year to support the implementation process.