Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has said poor communication and planning have hampered the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) rollout.
Speaking on Wednesday after hosting a delegation of Doctoral Leadership students from USIU-Africa led by Dean of the Chandaria School of Business Prof Timothy Oketch, Wetangula underscored the need for a clearer roadmap to ensure the successful implementation of the new education system.
“Our education system has undergone many experiments, but poor communication and planning have hampered the CBC rollout. Parents and students haven’t fully embraced it because they don’t understand it. It’s time to ensure all stakeholders are on board,” he said, stressing the importance of aligning education with market needs.
The Speaker also urged a shift from the perception that education guarantees employment.
“We need to debunk the fallacy that you go to school to get a job. It is to get knowledge,” he reiterated.
He said Kenya needs to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and give digital skills to Kenyans to help meet the global labour market and increase employability.
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Prof Oketch highlighted Kenya’s struggle with graduate employability despite having over 70 chartered universities. He noted that overcrowded classrooms and a mismatch between academic training and labour market demands were critical issues.
“Policies are in place, but enforcement is lacking,” Prof Oketch said, advising that the country should invest in inclusivity, enhance digital transformation, and strengthen TVET institutions and universities to prepare young people for jobs of the future.
“Agriculture drives 60% of our economy, but we need more emphasis on entrepreneurial skills, digital jobs, AI, and robotics to remain competitive,” he suggested.
The leaders highlighted importance of research in and provision of actionable recommendations for addressing education challenges.
By Obegi Malack
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