Also known as: CBE
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The Standard
… The emphasis aligns with Kenya’s broader education reforms under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system, which prioritises skills development alongside academic achievement.The available capacity includes 322,396 university slots and more than 1.1 million opportunities in TV …
KUCCPS announces final call for university placementCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Concerns are mounting over learner retention under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system after new data showed more than 151,000 learners from the first cohort did not complete junior school. …
Alarm as 151,000 learners from first CBE cohort fail to complete junior school, KNEC data showsThe Standard
… The meeting will focus on addressing gaps in the country’s competency-based education system and aligning learning with the demands of a fast-changing, technology-driven world.The five-day forum, organised through Knec’s Educational Assessment Resource Centre (EARC), comes at a c …
Inside government's fresh bid to fix Competency-Based Education gapsThe Standard
… Yet Competency-Based Education (CBE) needs lots of resources beyond teachers. We got 722,500 university students in 2025 against 890,000 in other tertiary institutions. …
Economic Survey 2026 delivered no surprisesCapital News
… On education, the President noted that the government has done everything possible to ensure that the Competency-Based Education (CBE) is a success, explaining that in the last three years, 100,000 have been employed while another 20,000 will be hired before the end of the year. …
Ruto Rallies Nairobi residents to Shun Politics of DivisionCapital News
… On education, President Ruto said the implementation of the Competency-Based Education system had faced numerous challenges, but his administration responded by hiring more teachers, constructing classrooms, and reforming the university funding model. …
President Ruto Defends Reform Agenda, Promises Solutions to Kenya’s ChallengesCitizen Digital
… The President cited education, saying many the implementation of the Competency-Based Education had been threatened by various obstacles. …
Ruto says SHA improved healthcare as he rallies supporters in Tharaka-NithiThe Teachers Service Commission has advertised 34,016 promotion vacancies for teachers across public schools, colleges, and special needs institutions in 30 job categories. The application deadline is Monday, August 10, and the promotions aim to reduce career stagnation and strengthen school leadership.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission has advertised 34,016 promotion vacancies for teachers across public schools, colleges, and special needs institutions in 30 job categories. The application deadline is Monday, August 10, and the promotions aim to reduce career stagnation and strengthen school leadership.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission will advertise more than 34,000 teacher promotion vacancies next week while transitioning 20,000 Junior Secondary School teachers to permanent and pensionable terms, as part of efforts to strengthen Kenya's education sector.
25 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya has sporting talent but lacks the ecosystem to unlock its economic potential. The author highlights ongoing infrastructure projects including new sports academies, upgraded community fields, and stadium modernization ahead of Kenya's co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, positioning sport as an economic frontier beyond competition and entertainment.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senior schools are experiencing a major shortage of teachers for new subjects introduced in Grade 10 under the Competency-Based Education framework, raising concerns about the implementation of the new curriculum.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
At Kenya Music Festival regional competitions, learners use music, poetry, dance and elocution to advocate for online safety, data protection, responsible internet use, and other social issues. Performances emphasized the dangers of digital platform misuse, including misinformation and cyberbullying, urging peers to verify information before sharing.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Girls' schools swept top honours across most competitive classes at the Nairobi Region Kenya Music Festival, with Karen C Girls winning every class it entered, while education stakeholders expressed concern that boys are steadily withdrawing from the festival.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Competency-Based Education curriculum, designed to address criticism that graduates lack practical skills despite strong academics, shifts focus from memorised content to demonstrating competence through projects, teamwork, and problem-solving. The first university intake of CBE learners is set for 2029.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has warned school principals against prioritizing academic excellence at the expense of learners' talents and holistic development, urging schools to provide equal opportunities for sports, music, drama and other co-curricular activities under the Competency-Based Education system.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development says teachers should not take offence when learners correct them, as the Competency-Based Education system is designed to nurture confident, questioning students who explore their individual potential rather than competing against one another.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
A portable resource centre in a shipping container is offering hands-on science learning to schools lacking laboratories, particularly in remote areas where Grade 10 learners have completed junior school without practical experience under Kenya's Competency-Based Education system. Education stakeholders are urging the government to scale up the privately developed initiative.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The government has issued a warning against rising cases of violence, destruction of property and criminal infiltration of public demonstrations, urging Kenyans to exercise their constitutional rights responsibly while safeguarding national unity, peace and economic stability.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Examinations Council faces one of its most demanding seasons as 3.5 million learners are expected to sit national assessments and examinations between September and November 2026, driven by full implementation of Competency-Based Education alongside the final years of the 8-4-4 system. The massive exercise has pushed KNEC into uncharted waters as it grapples with rising operational costs, complex logistics, and persistent funding challenges.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang'i said Kenya is experiencing its toughest education sector crisis, attributed to mismanagement of resources and poor leadership. He called on the government to acknowledge failure and engage dialogue with stakeholders, and urged President Ruto's administration to stop wastage and ensure schools receive adequate funding.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya is transitioning to Competency-Based Education, and KUCCPS has unveiled a new university admissions system aligned to the CBE grading structure that will consider learner competencies and performance levels. Universities and colleges will be required to declare their exact admission capacities for each programme before placement begins.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto attended Thika High School's 70th anniversary on Friday and announced plans to recruit 20,000 teachers. He defended Competency-Based Education (CBE) while speaking about government education reforms.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is implementing Competency-Based Education (CBE), a learner-centred, competency-driven system that has raised questions about pathways and career choices. The article examines CBE and its various pathways, proposing policy measures to make the system adaptable for learners and stakeholders.
13 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto told the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi that Africa's rapidly growing population presents an opportunity that must be unlocked through investment in education, skills, research, entrepreneurship and digital innovation. He warned that demographic growth alone will not translate into economic success without deliberate government development of strong education systems and equipping young people with relevant skills.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto announced that an education sector audit has uncovered approximately 800,000 non-existent learners in primary schools and 87,000 in secondary schools, revealing widespread irregularities and misuse of education resources. Ruto said the government will strengthen accountability systems and hold those responsible for the discrepancies accountable.
7 May 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's private schools, positioned at the intersection of tradition and innovation during the country's transition to Competency-Based Education, have an obligation to embrace innovation not merely as a branding tool but as an academic responsibility to prepare future leaders.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has announced applications for 508 institutions with over 1.4 million available slots across universities, colleges, and TVET institutions. The service warns that students must submit applications by May 6 midnight to avoid missing the first selection process, with a second revision window available from May 16 to May 22, 2026.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
KNEC data shows that of 1.282 million learners enrolled in Grade Four in 2019 under Kenya's new Competency-Based Education system, only 1.130 million sat the Grade Nine assessment, leaving about 151,630 unaccounted for and raising concerns about dropouts and retention gaps. The dropout disproportionately affected boys, with nearly 100,000 male learners and about 52,000 girls failing to complete junior school.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Examinations Council is hosting a five-day national symposium in Nairobi to address gaps in the country's competency-based education system and align learning with technology-driven demands. The forum will bring together policymakers, teachers, researchers, and experts to address bottlenecks in curriculum design, teaching methods, and assessment systems.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's 2026 Economic Survey reports inflation fell to 4.1 per cent in 2025 from 7.1 per cent in 2023, though GDP growth lagged most East African peers except Somalia and DR Congo. An opinion piece questions whether the data adequately captures citizen sentiment about the economy and attributes inflation decline to factors including exchange-rate stability and reduced demand.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto called on Kenyans to unite for faster development and cautioned against politicians who sow division and tribalism. He said those seeking political office should be judged on their development track record and vision, not on divisive politics.
28 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto reaffirmed his administration's commitment to addressing Kenya's challenges through reforms in education, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure, saying the government is focused on delivering solutions rather than shifting blame. He cited specific measures including hiring teachers and reforming university funding in education, and tackling fertiliser costs and cartels through subsidies in agriculture.
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto told supporters in Tharaka-Nithi County that his government has committed to solving Kenyans' challenges and is implementing reforms in agriculture, education, healthcare, and infrastructure, citing improved outcomes from these initiatives.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →