Government unveils CBE to replace CBC, promising skills-focused learning and 100pc transition
Education PS Julius Bitok hailed CBE as “the best education system in the world,” emphasising its focus on nurturing individual talents and abilities to develop a more skilled and self-driven generation.
The government has transitioned from the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to a broader Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, aiming to equip learners with practical skills tailored to their talents and interests.
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok described CBE as “the best education system in the world,” saying the new model focuses on nurturing individual talents and abilities to produce a more capable, self-driven generation.
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“CBE is the best education system in the world because it gives our youth the potential to showcase their talents,” Bitok, who was speaking during a thanksgiving ceremony at Baringo High School in Eldama Ravine, said.
“We are going to use our new system called KEMIS to ensure that we have 100 per cent transition from Junior School to Senior School.”
Bitok said the government expects 1.2 million learners to move from Grade 9 to Grade 10 this year and assured that all necessary measures are being taken to accommodate the entire cohort.
“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,” he stated.
Learning pathways
However, the announcement comes at a time when teachers and parents are expressing growing concern over the government’s failure to issue clear guidelines for selecting learning pathways, an integral part of the new education system. The uncertainty has heightened anxiety in schools as the Grade 9 class prepares for transition.
In response to the concerns, the Ministry of Education said it has convened over 1,000 stakeholders to help refine and guide the implementation of the CBE system.
Education CS Julius Ogamba also assured the public that no student will miss out on choosing their preferred schools.
“To support the effective rollout of the process, schools across the country have been directed to sensitise parents, guardians and candidates regarding the selection process,” Ogamba said.
He dismissed reports that there was a crisis due to delays in releasing guidelines, noting that the process is on track and piloting is already underway.
“Currently, the piloting of the process is being conducted in 47 schools that have been selected to represent each county ahead of an official launch next month,” he said.
The ministry also pledged to recruit 24,000 new teachers this year to ensure the system is well-facilitated and its rollout is effectively supported.
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