The High Court recently mandated that Julius Ogamba, the cabinet secretary for education, expedite the rollout of the Competency-Based Curriculum.
This measure was prompted by worries about the system’s effects on students and the overall expense to Kenyan households. The CBC, which took the place of the 8-4-4 system, has drawn strong criticism from educators and parents.
Many contend that because the CBC is far more costly, parents are disproportionately affected. A return to the more economical 8-4-4 system is being demanded by some, who are upset about the growing costs of school supplies, tests, and other commitments.
Within 14 days, the court has ordered Education CS Ogamba to set up a quality assurance commission to evaluate the CBC’s efficacy and progress. The necessity of carrying out a comprehensive assessment of the CBC is emphasised by the court’s order to form a quality assurance committee. This group is in charge of monitoring the curriculum’s implementation and offering a thorough assessment of its advantages and disadvantages.
As the deadline draws near, the public and educational community are anxiously anticipating CS Ogamba’s response to the court’s orders. The evaluation’s conclusions could pose serious obstacles to Kenya’s educational trajectory and have a big influence on the country’s future. The results may have an impact on the choice between sticking with the CBC and going back to the 8-4-4 system, which many Kenyans feel was simpler and more practical for ordinary families to use.
By Kenyans