Gov't changes education system from CBC to CBE

Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has termed the Competency-Based Education (CBE) as “the best education system in the world,” citing its focus on nurturing learners’ individual passions and talents.

Speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony at Baringo High School in Eldama Ravine, Bitok emphasised that the new model marks a significant shift from the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), aiming to produce a more capable and self-driven generation.

“We are expecting 1.2 million children to transition from Junior School to senior school, and everything is in place to ensure that all the children have a place in senior school.”

However, his remarks come amid growing frustration from teachers and parents over the government’s failure to publish clear guidelines for selecting learning pathways, an essential part of the new system.

The uncertainty has fueled anxiety in schools as 1.2 million learners prepare to transition from Grade 9 to Grade 10.

In response, the Ministry of Education has convened over 1,000 stakeholders to refine and guide the implementation of CBE and has pledged to recruit 24,000 new teachers this year to ensure the system is well-facilitated and effectively rolled out.