Presidential Economic Advisor David Ndii Criticizes CBC, Ignites Online Debate
David Ndii, the chair of the Presidential Council of Economic Advisors, has caused controversy in Kenya by suggesting that the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) would not benefit the Kenya Kwanza government significantly.
Ndii made the comment during an online exchange with a Kenyan who argued that the funds allocated to pay Chief Administrative Secretaries (CASs) could instead be used to construct CBC classrooms.
Ndii dismissed this suggestion, arguing that it would not help the government’s campaign efforts in the next election. Ndii’s comments have elicited mixed reactions from citizens, with some disputing the arithmetic of the classrooms, and others appalled by the high number of CASs.
The transition to Junior Secondary School (JSS) has been plagued with uncertainties, with many public schools facing infrastructure, funding, and teacher shortages. Some students have reported that learning was not taking place in their schools, forcing parents to keep their children at home.
Ndii has also defended the nomination of Chief Administrative Secretaries, arguing that every county is represented and that the Luo Nyanza and other Azimio-leaning counties are particularly well-represented.
Despite this, activists such as Boniface Mwangi have accused Ndii of insulting Kenyans for demanding accountability from the government, while former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has defended Ndii’s honesty and intellectual arrogance.
Overall, Ndii’s comments have sparked debate and controversy in Kenya, highlighting ongoing concerns about the government’s handling of education and other issues.
Presidential Economic Advisor David Ndii Criticizes CBC, Ignites Online Debate
