By Osborne Ben
Education stakeholders in Trans Nzoia county have called on those who have challenged the implementation of Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) in courts of law to rescind their move.
The stakeholders from the private schools in the region argued that the new curriculum has more benefits that will give learners a more competitive edge in the job markets.
Josphat Keter, the director of Lamplighter schools, urged all stakeholders to back the CBC system because it would offer a solution to the joblessness menace in the country.
‘The system is more engaging compared to the 8-4-4 system which was more theoretical. Through it, learners will be equipped with life skills which will make them more productive in their future lives,’ he said.
Mary Keter, another director at the school, called on parents to support the system by ensuring they provide all the necessary materials to their learners so that the system becomes more practical.
The school’s head teacher Isaac Tarus said the system needs to be backed by all stakeholders and argued that those opposing it are doing so out of ignorance.
‘Pupils have embraced the system since it is more engaging due to its practical nature,’ said Mr. Tarus.
In a case filed before the High Court, advocate Esther Ang’awa argued that CBC was rolled out without prior preparations and consultations.
Ang’awa sued Education Cabinet Secretary Prof George Magoha, Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut), the National Assembly and Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
