Importance of Stakeholder Engagement in Kenya's CBC Rollout

In the recent episode of Jijuze, the host Brian discussed the imminent transition of Grade 9 learners under Kenya's Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) slated for January 6, 2025. He highlighted the pressing and persistent challenges such as systemic gaps that undermine the curriculum's efficacy including delayed allocation of earmarked funding and inadequate teacher training. Brian insisted on the importance of keeping the CBC amidst these issues as abandoning it could worsen disruptions in the educational sector. He also emphasized the crucial role of parents, local leaders, NGOs in promoting students’ learning journey. The host concluded by underscoring the need for Kenya to develop a holistic and comprehensive approach to educational reform that balances global best practices and the specific socio-economic realities of the nation, moving away from short-term fixes. https://nation.africa/kenya/news/education/grade-9-staring-at-a-crisis--4849934https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/editorials/-move-swiftly-to-avert-looming-grade-9-crisis-4852042Education Ministry Ready for Grade 9 Transition - Kenyans.co.keGovernment Assures Smooth Transition for Grade 9 Learners50 days to Grade 9 rollout: Are schools ready for CBC transition? - The Standardhttps://nation.africa/kenya/news/education/ruto-says-government-is-ready-for-grade-9-but-reality-on-the-ground-is-different--4805244https://nation.africa/kenya/news/why-grade-9-roll-out-could-be-chaotic-for-schools--4778078Ruto: We’re ready for Grade 9 transition in 2025Finland partners with Kenya to enhance CBC