High Court Directs Education Ministry to Review CBC Implementation
The High Court has directed Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to take action on the implementation of Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), following concerns over its effectiveness and the financial pressure it places on families.
The court has ordered the Education CS to establish a quality assurance commission within 14 days. The commission will be tasked with examining how the CBC has been implemented, assessing its progress and determining whether the curriculum is achieving its intended objectives.
The directive comes amid continued concerns from parents and teachers about the cost of the CBC. Some families have raised complaints about expenses associated with learning materials, assessments and other school requirements.
The CBC replaced the former 8-4-4 system and has faced criticism from some members of the public who believe the previous system was more affordable and easier for families to manage.
The proposed commission is expected to identify challenges within the current system and recommend areas that need improvement. Its findings could influence future decisions on how the CBC is implemented and whether changes should be made.
The court's directive has attracted attention from parents, teachers and other education stakeholders, who are waiting to see how the Education Ministry responds.
However, the directive does not itself order Kenya to return to the 8-4-4 system. Any future changes to the education structure would depend on the outcome of the review and subsequent decisions by the relevant authorities.