Decoding Elimu Thabiti: Is Kenya’s Education Truly Improved?

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian delves into the challenges faced by Kenya's education system following its transition from the Competency-Based Curriculum to Competency-Based Education, dubbed Elimu Thabiti or Stable Education. While the initiative appeared to be a strategic move to streamline the curriculum and reassure the public, the rebranding has failed to address significant underlying issues such as underfunding, inadequate teacher training and digital inequalities. Not only is there a bipartisan consensus that the education sector needs robust transformation, the infrastructure to make this happen is currently lacking. The government's promises remain bold, however the materialization of these ambitions seem far-off due to financial woes and a lack of trained educators. The dream of comprehensive education reform still hangs in the balance; waiting for actionable steps that surpass beyond mere public relations tactics. Budget cuts jeopardise education for millions as key programmes struggle with shortfallsMPs Raise Concern Over Zero Budget Allocation For KCSE, JSS Exams | The Star NewsCS Mbadi: KCSE funds frozen over misuse, but parents won’t payKenya, Finland sign deals to boost ties in peace, educationKenya and Finland forge strategic partnership - The Standard