In a pointed message directed at President William Ruto’s administration, Matiang’i has called for an urgent, broad-based consultative meeting to address what he describes as a growing crisis in the education sector.
His concerns come at a time when parents and teachers across the country are grappling with the logistical and infrastructural nightmare surrounding the rollout of Grade 9.
While the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) was intended to modernize Kenyan education, the actual execution has recently been marred by confusion over classroom space, teacher preparedness, and the placement of learners.
Matiang'i’s intervention highlights a deep-seated frustration felt by many Kenyan families.
While critics might view this as political posturing, the logic behind the call is hard to ignore.
Education is the backbone of the nation, and when the transition phases of such a massive curriculum change are poorly communicated or under-resourced, it is the students who pay the price.
Matiang’i’s plea for broad consultative meetings suggests that the solution won't be found in a vacuum, it requires bringing educators, stakeholders and policymakers to the same table to iron out the kinks in the system.
Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that the transition is seamless and that our children deserve better than a chaotic learning environment.
Whether the government heeds this call remains to be seen, but the pressure is certainly mounting to turn the current confusion into a clear path forward
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