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KICD In the Media

Articles on KICD appearing in the media

‘Errors’ in books taken out of context, publishers say

Publishers have defended themselves following claims that some textbooks being used in schools have errors. In a statement on Wednesday, Kenya Publishers Association chairman Lawrence Njagi said most of the highlighted “errors” have been taken out of context and are just perceptions. “We have established that most of the concerns in the mainstream media originate...

Blanket Condemnation Not Helpful, Public participation Informed the New Curriculum

Public participation and stakeholder engagement has been at the centre stage of the ongoing healthy debate over the new system of education that is being piloted countrywide. To some, though the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) is a great thing to have happened in the country’s education history, public communication is low. Many Kenyans are yet...

Longhorn, Private Schools For the New Curriculum

Longhorn Publishers in partnership with the Kenya Private Schools Association (KPSA) on February, 28 reassured teachers of the availability of the learning materials to implement the competence-based curriculum. Longhorn Sales Manager Joseph Kuria noted they have worked closely with Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to ensure they meet the demand for the course materials....

Private School Teachers Trained on New Curriculum

The Private Schools Association has kicked off the training of teachers from private schools on how best to teach the competency based curriculum. Over 3,400 teachers drawn from schools in Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado underwent the training in Nairobi on Wednesday. KPSA chief executive Peter Ndoro said the training focuses on creativity and imagination. Read...

Roll out of new education curriculum could delay

Primary School Teachers With Certificate Qualifications Told to go Back to School

The government is planning to do away with certificate courses in teachers training colleges in the ongoing education reforms. We have established that primary school teachers (P1 teachers) will now have to go back to college for fresh training to acquire additional skills and be prepared for the new education system that is already being...

Reforms: P1 Teachers Directed to Acquire Diplomas in Education

Teachers with certificate papers will undergo additional training to keep up with new education system. Certificate courses in teacher training colleges are set to be phased out as the new education curriculum requires tutors with higher skills. Read Full Article

Review Curriculum Hiccups

Two months down the road, the hastily implemented new education curriculum is deep in problems, thanks to a lack of reading materials. At stake is the future of an entire generation of children whose education depends on the system and ultimately the supply of skilled labour force needed to secure the country’s future. Read Full...