Curriculum & Research

Curriculum & Research

Access to electronic curriculum support materials for curriculum implementers

Library Services

Library Services

Both libraries have a combined stock of over 40,000 information resources and the emphasis of the collection

Print & Publications

Print & Publications

Affordable print & publication services for KICD, Government Institutions & Private Clientele

Conference & Accommodation

Conference & Accommodation

Nacece Resource Center (NRC), a center with accommodation and conferencing facilities

Upcoming Events:
  • Title: Kenya National Drama and Film Festival 2024
    Venue: Embu Date: 07 Apr 2024

News KICD In the Media

6th February 2024

KICD: CBC Subjects to be Dropped and Replaced in 2024

ICD: CBC Subjects to be Dropped and Replaced in 2024. The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) plans to lower the number of learning areas for learners within the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) beginning in January 2024.
President William Ruto accepted the suggestions provided by the

6th February 2024

CBC subjects slashed as KICD implements reform proposals

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development has reduced the number of subjects under the Competence-Based Curriculum in line with the recommendations by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (PWPER).

6th February 2024

KICD seeks to design market oriented curriculum for senior school

Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has been challenged to develop curriculum for Senior School (SS) that will accelerate the Kenya Kwanza government agenda on job creation.
KICD Council Chairman Simon Gicharu said curricula should be aligned with the Bottom Up Economic Transformation..

22nd April 2022

Ministry: All is set for Grade 6 and junior secondary roll out

Preparations for Grade Six, the highest primary class under the competency-based curriculum (CBC), are being finalised ahead of Monday’s roll out, a senior Education ministry official has said.

20th April 2022

KICD Approves New Coding Syllabus for Schools

The government has approved a new curriculum for secondary and primary school students that will teach coding.
Kenya will be the first country on the African continent to implement the curriculum.

10th April 2022

What is the philosophy of the new education curriculum in Kenya?

Kenya is in the process of implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) to replace the much-criticized 8-4-4 system. This in itself is a noble cause. However, many questions have been raised regarding the driving philosophy behind the change.

6th April 2022

Chess games now part of CBC

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio have partnered to provide free educational resources and ways to solve mathematics.

5th April 2022

KICD, Japanese firm Casio partner to make maths enjoyable to students

The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) and Japanese electronics manufacturer Casio have partnered to provide free educational resources and ways to solve mathematics.