Over 24,000 primary schools to receive new CBE textbooks in January 2027

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Over 24,000 primary schools to receive new CBE textbooks in January 2027

The government plans to distribute new Mathematics, English and Kiswahili textbooks to public primary schools in January 2027, targeting learners in Grades One to Three as part of efforts to replace worn-out learning materials.

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