Also known as: CBC
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… feguard the bus as a shared asset for generations of learners.She also linked the handover to the government’s broader education agenda, saying President William Ruto’s administration remains committed to strengthening foundational learning through the Competency-Based Curriculum …
Joy as Farasi Lane Learners Receive Long-Awaited School Bus from First Lady RachelThe Standard
… huru Park Bus terminus waiting to board a matatu as schools open, April 27, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] As grade 10 learners resume their second term, they do so amid growing concerns over the education system's preparedness to fully implement the Competency-Based Curriculum …
Lobby group raises alarm over CBC preparedness on grade 10 implementationThe Standard
… Junior secondary schools are particularly vulnerable, as they rely heavily on intern teachers deployed under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), especially in science and technical subjects. …
Junior secondary education at risk as intern tutors crisis deepensZenka Digital Limited has launched a computer learning center at Lighthouse Grace Academy in Mathare North to expand digital literacy and support the school's rollout of practical computer studies under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Zenka Digital Limited has launched a computer learning center at Lighthouse Grace Academy in Mathare North to expand digital literacy and support the school's rollout of practical computer studies under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Samsung Electronics East Africa has launched Samsung Digital Classroom, an integrated education solution combining Knox for Classrooms, Samsung Tablets and Samsung Interactive Boards to support Kenya's digital learning agenda. The company said the launch responds to schools' shift toward solutions that improve classroom engagement and measurable learning outcomes under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has warned parents to monitor their children's behaviour and social circles to prevent them from being recruited into political goonism and other forms of political violence. He called on parents, teachers and community leaders to work together to steer learners towards education and productive activities instead of allowing them to be exploited during political tensions.
24 July 2026 · Capital News →
Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has urged parents to monitor their children's behaviour, academic performance, and social circles to protect them from politicians and criminal groups seeking to recruit young people into political violence and unlawful activities.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A growing number of private schools are introducing international curricula alongside the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) as parental demand for globally recognised education pathways rises.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that new publishers entering the school textbook market through curriculum changes should spread their bets and proceed cautiously, as governments remain the primary customer and competition from established and new entrants continues to intensify.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya marked National Reading Day 2026 with government officials and education stakeholders calling for strengthened literacy and a culture of reading. The celebrations at Kenya National Library Service Headquarters gathered government officials, educators, publishers, authors, librarians and development partners under the theme "Our Stories, Our Future: Empowering Minds Through Reading," amid UNESCO findings that about seven in ten children in Sub-Saharan Africa cannot read and understand a simple text by age 10.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has placed 293,869 candidates from the 2025 KCSE examination into universities, TVET institutions, and Teacher Training Colleges for the 2026/27 academic year, with 202,133 securing university degree programme admission. The placement service has extended the inter-institution transfer window from two weeks to one month.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Literature Bureau has sought Parliament's intervention to recover more than Sh251 million in long-outstanding debts from government institutions, citing cash flow challenges and threats to financial stability. The Auditor-General reports KLB has trade receivables of Sh1.05 billion, with Sh251.5 million unpaid for over 90 days.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Medicine has emerged as Kenya's most competitive university programme for 2026/27, with 6,500 applications competing for 702 available Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery places across public and private universities, leaving nearly 5,800 qualified applicants without admission through the government placement system.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) launched a smart library at Mbukoni Comprehensive School in Machakos County to bridge Kenya's digital divide and expand access to quality education in underserved communities. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba said the partnership complements the Government's commitment to improving learning outcomes through technology.
5 July 2026 · The Standard →
Roshen Lakeview Academy in Busia County has been shortlisted among the world's top 10 institutions competing for the World's Best School Prize for Overcoming Adversity 2026. The school serves learners from a fishing community affected by poverty, flooding, and other socio-economic challenges.
4 July 2026 · Capital News →
Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) has opened its second Smart Library at Mbukoni Comprehensive School in Machakos County, equipped with computers, high-speed internet, and curriculum-aligned educational resources to support Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum. The facility also includes accessibility features for learners with disabilities, more than 2,300 books, and renovated classrooms.
3 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya rolled out the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) starting in 2017 to replace the 8-4-4 system used since 1985. Teachers report that CBC emphasises practical skills and continuous learning over memorisation and single examinations, encouraging critical thinking and placing learners at the centre of the classroom.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith Munyazi Wugoma of Helping Hands Senior School won the 2026 National Senior School Essay Writing Competition on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, topping 1,153 entries from 132 schools across 39 counties. The competition, organised by NACADA under the theme "Protecting Our Future: Making Drug-Free Choices in School and Beyond," is part of government efforts to strengthen substance abuse prevention among young people.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya will host the World Rafting World Cup Series in Sagana from July 5 to 12, attracting participants and officials from 35 countries, with teams from 19 nations competing on River Sagana. The Kenya Rafting Federation says logistical arrangements are finalised and Team Kenya is ready for the competition.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Felix Koskei, Head of Public Service and Chief of Staff, opened the 49th Annual Conference of the Kenya Secondary School Heads Association in Mombasa and reaffirmed the government's commitment to the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). He highlighted government investments in school infrastructure, noting that more than 23,000 classrooms have been constructed nationwide to support CBC implementation, and urged school administrators to strengthen guidance and counselling programmes.
25 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya National Examinations Council faces a critical Sh5 billion deficit as it prepares to administer national exams to a record 3.5 million learners this year, with concurrent assessment systems stretching its logistical and financial capacity.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi told the Senate that the economy expanded 4.6 per cent in 2025, slightly down from 4.7 per cent in 2024, and that public and publicly guaranteed debt stood at approximately Sh12.842 trillion (69.49 per cent of GDP) as of February 26, 2026, attributing the economic slowdown to external shocks including Middle East conflict and drought risks.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
Prof. Julius Bitok has officially handed over leadership of the State Department for Basic Education to Principal Secretary John Ololtuaa following a presidential reshuffle that reassigned Bitok to Tourism. Bitok's tenure, which began in October 2023, was marked by implementation of education reforms and efforts to stabilize the Competency-Based Curriculum transition.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has begun distributing 10,382 smart interactive devices and laptops to junior schools across the country as part of efforts to digitise learning under the Competency-Based Curriculum and establish smart classrooms.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader Fred Matiang'i has blamed delays in school capitation funding and poor resource management for indiscipline in some schools, calling on the government to prioritize education financing and appoint a dedicated Principal Secretary to oversee the Competency-Based Curriculum rollout.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's higher education sector has expanded enrollment to approximately 670,000 students across public and private universities while lowering fees by 15–40% under a revised funding model, but faces a Sh156.7 billion shortfall in State Department allocations and Sh85.28 billion in pending bills at public universities.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that while robots and AI tutors cannot replicate the human qualities—empathy, esteem-building, inspiration, and mentorship—that form healthy teacher-learner bonds, and that education without human connection is hollow, even if such technology offers efficiency gains in stretched systems.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's university enrollment has reached approximately 670,000 students across public and private institutions. The Principal Secretary for Higher Education attributes this growth to increasing demand for professionals in fields such as medicine, nursing, law, ICT, and education, and calls on universities to adopt practical, skills-based learning methods.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Basic Education Principal Secretary Prof. Julius Bitok has appealed to Parliament for an additional Sh71.77 billion to address a budget deficit threatening critical learning programmes including capitation for learners, textbooks, examination administration, school feeding, and Grade 9 classroom construction under the Competency-Based Curriculum.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Examinations Council is preparing to roll out electronic assessments in senior schools beginning next year, marking a major transformation of Kenya's examination system since the introduction of the Competency-Based Curriculum.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Mount Kenya University and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have agreed to partner in leveraging young people's innovation and energy to foster a culture of integrity. The MKU Chairman said integrating integrity and ethics into the Competency-Based Curriculum at primary and secondary school levels would help nurture a conscious generation.
11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece marks ten years since Kenya's National Qualifications Framework Act (2014) transformed how the country recognises and certifies knowledge and skills. The framework has moved from a fragmented system to a standardised ten-level grid, though the piece indicates progress remains incomplete.
7 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is partnering with universities, including Mount Kenya University, to mobilise young people to champion integrity and ethical leadership through structured forums, academic programmes, and student-led engagements aimed at combating corruption.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →