The government has officially replaced the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) with a new model known as Competency-Based Education (CBE), which aims to nurture learners individual talents and passions. Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok described CBE as “the best education system in the world,” stating it focuses on creating a capable and self-driven generation.

 Speaking at Baringo High School in Eldama Ravine, Bitok said the government has rolled out a digital system—KEMIS—to ensure a smooth 100% transition from Junior School to Senior School. He noted that 1.2 million learners are expected to move from Grade 9 to Grade 10 this year.

The government has replaced the CBC with a new Competency-Based Education (CBE) system focused on nurturing learners’ talents. PS Julius Bitok says it will ensure a smooth transition from Junior to Senior School. However, parents and teachers are concerned over unclear implementation guidelines.

Despite the optimism, confusion still clouds the shift, as parents and teachers express concerns over the lack of clear guidelines for choosing education pathways under the new system. This has caused anxiety in schools as the transition nears.

 In a bid to address these concerns, the Ministry of Education has brought together over 1,000 stakeholders to refine the CBE rollout and pledged to hire 24,000 new teachers in 2025 to support its implementation nationwide.