Ruto’s Taskforce on Education Reforms brought More Confusion than Good
The Secretary General of the Kenyan Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), Akelo Misori, has raised serious concerns regarding the introduction and execution of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenya’s education system.
He believes that while the CBC represents a significant shift in the country’s educational approach, it has been marred by a lack of well-thought-out strategies and a hasty implementation.
Misori’s concerns extend to the taskforce appointed by President Ruto to oversee the transformation of the education system. He asserts that this taskforce comprises individuals who lack the necessary expertise in the field of education. In his view, this deficiency in educational knowledge has hindered the effective planning and execution of the CBC.
As an example, Misori points out that a lawyer was heading a team responsible for reviewing matters related to the CBC. He emphasizes that lawyers do not possess the expertise needed to understand the intricacies of education fully. This, he believes, led to misunderstandings and undervaluation of teachers’ input during discussions.
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Misori acknowledges that the CBC has faced substantial challenges during its implementation, particularly in the transition from primary school to Junior Secondary. He attributes these difficulties to the absence of clear-cut strategies and a well-defined roadmap for executing the new curriculum.
In his closing remarks, the experienced trade unionist expresses serious reservations about the future of the Senior School pathway under the CBC. He fears that the confusion and inadequacies that have characterized the rollout of the curriculum could seriously compromise the quality and effectiveness of this important stage in Kenyan education.
Ruto’s Taskforce on Education Reforms brought More Confusion than Good
