NAIROBI, Kenya- Kenya’s education sector is gearing up for a transformative leap as the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) enters its next critical phase.
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has assured the nation that all systems are in place to ensure a seamless transition for Grade 8 students advancing to Grade 9.
During a visit to Rongena Manaret, Sotik, Bomet County, Ogamba highlighted the government’s commitment to this reform, underpinned by infrastructure upgrades and robust policies to keep every child in school.
One of the major milestones in the transition process is the completion of new Grade 9 classrooms. Ogamba announced that 13,500 classrooms are ready, with an additional 2,500 slated for completion by the end of the month.
“The Ministry is committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all learners,” Ogamba stated. “We’ve worked tirelessly to prepare facilities that meet the needs of the CBC framework.”
Addressing concerns about school safety, the CS emphasized that only boarding schools meeting the ministry’s safety regulations will reopen.
Non-compliant institutions must remain closed until they meet the required benchmarks.
This move highlights the ministry’s commitment to student welfare, ensuring that safety standards are not compromised.
Parents and stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed about school compliance through official Ministry of Education updates.
The government’s 100pc transition policy remains a cornerstone of Kenya’s education agenda. To prevent dropout rates after the festive break, the ministry is collaborating with local administration officers to track and reintegrate all learners.
“We’re working hand in hand with local administrators to ensure all learners return to school,” Ogamba said. “No child will be left behind during this critical transition period.”
