Kenya’s transition to Senior School continues to take shape as Grade 9 learners prepare to make important decisions about their Grade 10 pathways, subject combinations and Senior Schools. For 2026, several changes have been introduced to the Grade 10 selection and placement process. These include a reduction in the number of schools learners select, changes […]
Kenya’s education system is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history. With the continued implementation of Competency-Based Education (CBE), learning is steadily shifting away from memorization and examination-centered instruction toward practical skills, competency development, creativity, and real-world problem-solving. One of the clearest indicators of this transition is the growing importance of KNEC […]
School gates closed. Buses grounded. Parents frustrated. Teachers uncertain. For many school owners and managers in Kenya, this situation is no longer unusual. Whether caused by floods, fuel shortages, political unrest, or public health emergencies, disruptions to learning are becoming more frequent and more costly. Kenya’s education sector has already experienced major interruptions in recent […]
After causing an online uproar by making mathematics optional in senior school, the Ministry of Education has slammed on the brakes and reversed its decision. Today, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba declared that mathematics will remain compulsory for all senior school students, no matter their chosen pathway. So, what’s this all about? Initially, the government […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Ministry of Education has reshaped the education landscape by making mathematics optional for senior school learners (Grades 10-12) under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), effective as of March 14, 2025. This decision has sparked a heated debate: is this a progressive step toward personalized education, or a risky experiment that could […]