Wetangula’s Call for Changes to the CBC Education System
On Sunday, June 11, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula signified the beginning of the process to modify the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in response to public concerns.
Wetangula disclosed during a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet County that he had asked President William Ruto’s administration to consider methods to incorporate public opinion into the implementation of the program.
He added that while he did not advocate for a complete curriculum overhaul, it was essential that adjustments be made.
The former Bungoma senator stated that he had requested the government to consider reviewing the new CBC education system for effective implementation.
He further mentioned that he had urged the government to prioritize discussions on the issues raised by the public regarding CBC during cabinet meetings.
Explaining the need for a curriculum review, the speaker argued that education is a dynamic and ongoing process, and as such, the government should consider the concerns raised by all sector stakeholders.
Wetangula defended the new system, stating that it is beneficial and the proponents have good intentions for shaping the destiny of the youth and advancing the progress of the country.
He further emphasized that the government should take into consideration the concerns raised by Kenyans regarding the implementation of the system and urged for necessary changes to be made.
However, he lamented that the system implemented by the previous administration was not user-friendly.
Ruto designated a Working Party on Education Reform task force on September 30, 2022, via a Gazette Notice, to evaluate the CBC in the country.
“The task force will cause and undertake a summative evaluation of CBC and assess and recommend an appropriate structure for its implementation,” the Gazette Notice read in part.
The President extended the tenure of the task force until Monday, June 12, 2023, in April 2023.
Ruto explained that in addition to evaluating the assessment of learners, the quality assurance, and the standards of CBC, the task force would also examine the deployment of teachers.
The President directed the task force to examine the technology for curriculum delivery, enhanced learning outcomes and education management, public school categorization policies and their implications for access, transition, and cost.
Wetangula’s Call for Changes to the CBC Education System
