CBC pathways,Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) Stories

State makes Math mandatory for all CBC senior school learners after public outcry
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

Under the revised curriculum, STEM students will continue with advanced mathematics, while their peers in the other two pathways will engage with more...

KUCCPS champions early career assessments in junior school to guide learners’ future paths
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 24, 2025

While some stakeholders support the choice-based system, others have raised concerns, especially on the decision to make mathematics optional for non-...

Govt seeks to replace KNEC with AI-powered exam body in major education shake-up
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

The new technology-based assessment system will require schools to invest in upgraded ICT infrastructure, including computers, servers, and a stable i...

KNEC opens applications for CBC assessment training
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 08, 2025

KNEC aims to boost the ability of educators to create quality assessment tools aligned with the Competency-Based Curriculum.

Students break for three-week April holiday amid ongoing challenges in education sector
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

The second term is expected to begin on April 28 and will last for 14 weeks.

Kenyan architects oppose removal of mathematics as compulsory subject, cite negative impact on economy
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 27, 2025

The architects argue that eliminating Mathematics could have significant consequences for students' career readiness, especially in sectors crucial to...

Government to construct 3,600 labs as STEM subjects become optional in schools
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 12, 2025

He emphasised that all students will have the freedom to choose their preferred path, whether in STEM, social sciences, or sports, but noted that "the...

Education stakeholders demand Braille support for visually impaired Islamic Religious learners
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 11, 2025

Several other participants highlighted the lack of Braille facilities, the shortage of teachers, inadequate infrastructure such as sufficient classroo...

Government calls on parents to join week-long county discussions on CBC rollout
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 06, 2025

The Ministry of Education urges stakeholders, including teachers, parents, and education officials, to actively participate in these discussions to en...

Wajir teachers trained in virtual labs to boost boost teaching of STEM subjects
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 28, 2025

The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa...

KICD warns parents, schools to be wary of people selling unapproved CBC textbooks
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

KICD CEO Charles Ong’ondo urged the public to remain vigilant and avoid exposing learners to content that has not met the required standards set by th...

KICD ordered to fast-track textbook distribution for Grade 9 students
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 09, 2025

The first day of Grade 9 under CBC was marked by congestion, confusion, and a shortage of classrooms and textbooks.

TSC to promote 28,288 teachers in 2025 as funding from government increases
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

Muturi emphasised that the promotions reflect the commission's ongoing commitment to recognising and rewarding the hard work of educators.

As schools grapple with Grade 9 admissions, empty Form One classrooms highlight CBC's transition struggles
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The 2025 academic year will mark the first time in decades that there will be no Form 1 intake, leaving secondary schools with empty classrooms.

KNEC releases 2024 KPSEA results; here is how to access them
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 07, 2025

KNEC described the KPSEA results as a significant milestone in the lives of Grade 6 learners, marking their progress within the Competency-Based Curri...

Grade 9 learners to receive CBC textbooks by January 13
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 07, 2025

The association also assured parents seeking to buy grade 9 textbooks that they would find them at stores countrywide.

Government announces key directives ahead of schools reopening for first term in 2025
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 05, 2025

Ogamba reiterated that the 348 boarding schools which were closed last year due to safety standards would reopen only after meeting the necessary safe...

Over 10 Bills still awaiting Cabinet's approval delaying education reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Chaired by Prof Raphael Munavu, the Working Party sought to address challenges in Kenya’s education sector, including access, equity, relevance, quali...

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