The government has announced a nationwide dialogue to engage Kenyans in discussions about the implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which has been in place since 2019. This week-long engagement aims to gather feedback and assess the progress of the education system.
In a notice released by the Ministry of Education on Thursday, March 6, 2025, the government confirmed that these discussions will take place across all 47 counties. The main focus will be on evaluating the quality of education and learning outcomes under the CBC system.
“These dialogues are designed to bring together all key players in the education sector to discuss the progress made in implementing CBC, the achievements so far, and the opportunities available for further development,” reads part of the statement published in the Daily Nation.
According to the Ministry, the dialogue sessions, which will be facilitated by the State Department for Basic Education, will begin on March 7 and conclude on March 13. The Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, will officially launch the discussions at Machakos People’s Park in Machakos County on Friday, March 7, 2025.
This nationwide engagement serves as an evaluation of CBC, which replaced the 8-4-4 system that had been in place since 1985. The CBC introduced a 2-6-6-3 structure, consisting of two years of pre-primary education, six years of primary school, six years of secondary education, and three years at the university level.
The notice further explains that these dialogues will serve as a platform to update stakeholders on the implementation of CBC, as well as to allow public participation in shaping transition guidelines from Junior School to Senior School.
Additionally, the discussions will cover important topics such as teacher recruitment, capacity building, and stakeholder feedback on the progress of CBC in schools.
Schedule of Discussions Across the Country
The first discussion will take place on March 7 at Machakos People’s Park. From there, the sessions will move to different regions:
- March 10: Maralal Polytechnic in Samburu, Meru School in Meru, Nasokol Girls in West Pokot, Mokowe Arid Primary School in Lamu, Moi Girls in Marsabit, and St. Monica Girls in Trans Nzoia. Other venues include Kisoko Girls in Busia, North Eastern National Polytechnic in Garissa, and Kisii High School in Kisii. Additional discussions will be held at Kwale High School in Kwale, Mandera Secondary in Mandera, Migori Boys in Migori, Moi Nyeri Primary in Nyeri, Wajir High School in Wajir, and Nakuru High School in Nakuru.On the same day, Kisumu will host discussions at St. Theresa’s Girls Kibuye, while Kilifi’s meeting will be at the Coast Development Authority. Meanwhile, the Maasai National Polytechnic in Kajiado and Ol Kalou Secondary School in Nyandarua will also hold forums.
- March 11: Sessions will be held at Kenyatta High-Mwatate in Taita Taveta, Mbihi Girls in Vihiga, and Chuka Girls in Tharaka Nithi. Other locations include Moi Girls High School Eldoret in Uasin Gishu, Kerugoya Girls in Kirinyaga, Kabarnet Rehabilitation Centre in Baringo, and Ogande Girls in Homa Bay. Kericho TTC in Kericho, Kitui Multi-Purpose Hall in Kitui, and Alldina Vishram in Mombasa will also host meetings.
- March 12: Kakamega High School in Kakamega and Waso Secondary in Isiolo will hold discussions. Kebirigo High School in Nyamira and Mumbi Girls in Murang’a will also host events. Additionally, forums will be held at St. Mary’s Girls in Bomet, Makueni Boys in Makueni, and St. Monica Lodwar Girls in Turkana.On the same day, discussions will continue at Thika High School in Kiambu, Kangaru Boys’ High School in Embu, Township Secondary in Siaya, and Kapsabet Girls in Nandi. Other locations include Masai Girls in Narok, St. Patrick’s Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet, and Cardinal Otunga Girls in Bungoma.
- March 13: The final sessions will take place at Nanyuki High School in Laikipia and Hola Boys in Tana River. The last dialogue will be held at St. George’s Primary in Nairobi.
This nationwide dialogue aims to ensure that all stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and education experts, contribute to shaping the future of the CBC curriculum. The Ministry of Education encourages active participation from the public to ensure a well-rounded discussion on the education sector’s progress and future developments.
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